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5 places around Tirumala Temple you can visit

Fashion | Jun 19, 2025, 01:06 PM IST

The Tirumala Tirupati temple, is a highly revered temple, that attracts thousands of visitors everyday. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara, who is considered to be a form of Lord Vishnu. Most people visit only go the Balaji temple, but, there are other places around that you can visit.

Tirumala Temple security to be upgraded with deployment of anti-drone technology

India | May 21, 2025, 06:48 AM IST

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Board chaired by BR Naidu had passed several resolutions focusing on infrastructure upgrades and enhanced services for devotees.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams denies rumours of cow deaths at its gaushala

India | Apr 11, 2025, 08:16 PM IST

Tirupati temple condemned the 'propaganda' and urged devotees and the general public not to be misled by such baseless rumours. It said the institution remains committed to the well-being of all animals and encourages everyone to rely only on verified information from official sources.

Tirupati Laddu row: CBI's SIT arrests four in adulteration case | Know what probe revealed so far

India | Feb 10, 2025, 06:24 AM IST

The arrested individuals belong to the involved dairies. According to officials of the SIT, which was formed by the CBI on the orders of the Supreme Court, serious violations were found in the supply of ghee.

Fire breaks out at Venkateshwara Temple in Tirupati

Fire breaks out at laddu distribution counter at Tirumala Temple in Tirupati | Video

India | Jan 13, 2025, 04:26 PM IST

The fire broke out at the laddu distribution counter days after the stampede at the ticket counter led to six casualties while over 40 people were injured.

Fact Check, Tirupati, Tirupati laddu, Pakistan

Fact Check: Did Tirupati Temple use Pakistan-supplied ghee for laddu? Know truth

Fact Check | Sep 24, 2024, 01:20 PM IST

India TV Fact Check: A picture is going viral on social media that claims to show profiles of Pakistani employees working for a company supplying ghee for the prasad of the Tirupati Balaji temple. Let's find out what is the truth behind the viral picture.

Tirupati laddu row: Centre issues show cause notice to ghee supplier

India | Sep 24, 2024, 07:30 AM IST

A 'purification' ritual, Shanti Homam was performed on September 23 as per the tenets of Vaikhanasa Agama in the Yagashala of Tirumala temple.

Tirupati Laddu row: Former TTD chairman files plea in SC, seeks retd Judge-led probe

India | Sep 23, 2024, 03:42 PM IST

Former Chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Trust YV Subba Reddy has demanded an independent investigation under a committee led by a retired Supreme Court judge. Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh government has formed an SIT to investigate the matter.

Aaj Ki Baat : Tirupati Laddu row, What happened so far?

Aaj Ki Baat | Sep 20, 2024, 10:51 PM IST

There will be a high level inquiry into the matter of animal fat being used in Tirupati laddus. The central government on Friday announced that there will be an inquiry on the report of animal fat being used in Tirupati prasadam.

Tirupati laddu controversy: Know about 'beef tallow' and 'lard' claims that led to TDP-YSRCP clash

India | Sep 20, 2024, 08:22 PM IST

A political storm erupts in Andhra Pradesh as TDP alleges the presence of "beef tallow" and "lard" in Tirupati laddus, based on a controversial lab report. The claims, made by N. Chandrababu Naidu, raise serious questions about ingredient quality and have prompted calls for an investigation.

Tirupati Laddu Controversy: How is the revered Prasadam prepared, is fish oil used in it?

Originals | Sep 20, 2024, 06:48 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has claimed that during the previous regime of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), animal fat was used in the preparation of the renowned Tirupati laddu Prasadam. This assertion has sparked significant controversy, with the YSRCP categorically denying

Tirupati Balaji Darshan: Booking process, timings, ticket price and more

Travel | Nov 27, 2023, 03:45 PM IST

If you are planning to visit Tirupati Balaji Temple, make sure to follow the booking process, timings, ticket price and other important information mentioned below for a smooth and fulfilling experience.

About 2.4 lakh Tirupati Laddus sold in Andhra on day-1

India | May 25, 2020, 08:31 PM IST

About 2.4 lakh 'Tirupati laddus' of the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala near here were sold on the first day of sales at subsidised price in headquarters of 12 districts in Andhra Pradesh on Monday, a temple official said.

Tirupati sacred 'laddu' to be soon available for devotees in Chennai, Bengaluru & Hyderabad

India | May 20, 2020, 09:15 PM IST

Despite the COVID-19 lockdown, devotees of Lord Venkateswara of the famous hill shrine at Tirumala will soon be able to receive the sacred 'laddu prasadams' at subsidized prices in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad and all district headquarters in Andhra Pradesh, a top TTD functionary said here on Wednesday.

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