Tirupati Balaji Temple
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Why did Anant Ambani donate his hair at Tirumala? The centuries-old belief explained
Spirituality | Jun 28, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTAfter Anant Ambani donated his hair at Tirupati, many wondered about the significance of the ritual. Here's the legend of Neela Devi and Lord Venkateswara, and the spiritual meaning behind the centuries-old tradition of offering hair at Tirumala.
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Tirupati Temple receives crores in donations daily: Here's how every rupee is counted and protected
India | Jun 15, 2026, 09:11 PM ISTThe Tirupati Balaji Temple receives daily donations ranging from Rs 2.5 crore to Rs 6 crore, which are counted and processed under a strict security framework. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has established one of India's most secure and transparent donation management systems.
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Rajat Sharma and Ritu Dhawan visit Tirupati Balaji Temple, seek blessings of Lord Venkateswara
India | Mar 26, 2026, 12:52 PM ISTLocated on the Tirumala Hills in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, this temple is dedicated to Venkateswara Swami, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The couple offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara in a serene and devotional atmosphere.
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Tirupati laddu row: Andhra minister junks YSRCP's claim, asks 'why 2022 CFTRI report was suppressed'
India | Jan 31, 2026, 04:29 PM ISTSpeaking at a press conference, Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav said that a report by Central Food Technological Research Institute in 2022 had also stated that the Tirupati laddu was adulterated but the previous regime led by Jagan Mohan Reddy had suppressed that report.
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Tirumala Tirupati Darshan March 2026: How and when to book seva tickets online
Spirituality | Dec 24, 2025, 01:18 PM ISTTirumala TTD has opened online seva and darshan bookings for March 2026. Here’s when bookings begin, which rituals are available, and how devotees can secure their slots.
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TTD terminates services of two outsourced employees for consuming non-vegetarian food near Alipiri
India | Nov 10, 2025, 02:32 PM ISTTirupati temple case: The case was registered under section 114 of the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Endowments Act, and an investigation has been initiated, police said.
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Rajat Sharma and Ritu Dhawan visit Tirupati Balaji Temple, seek blessings of Lord Venkateswara
India | Oct 14, 2025, 02:18 PM ISTAt this famous temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the couple offered prayers in an atmosphere full of peace and devotion. Rajat Sharma and Ritu Dhawan donned traditional attire during their visit.
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Shalini Passi dons ruby red Ekaya Banaras saree for birthday visit to Tirupati, know its price
Fashion | Aug 03, 2025, 01:46 PM ISTShalini Passi visited the Tirupati Balaji Temple for her birthday wherein she donned a red saree from Ekaya Banaras. The saree took 400 handloom weaving hours. Check the price of the saree here.
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Tirumala Temple security to be upgraded with deployment of anti-drone technology
India | May 21, 2025, 06:48 AM ISTThe Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Board chaired by BR Naidu had passed several resolutions focusing on infrastructure upgrades and enhanced services for devotees.
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Tirupati Laddu row: CBI's SIT arrests four in adulteration case | Know what probe revealed so far
India | Feb 10, 2025, 06:24 AM ISTThe 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.
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Know why Tirupati temple board sacks 18 staffers for violating 'Hindu tradition' policy
Chennai | Feb 06, 2025, 12:52 PM ISTTirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) dismissed 18 employees for violating the Hindu-only employment policy. Know why non-Hindu employees were removed and the political reactions surrounding this decision.
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Fire breaks out at laddu distribution counter at Tirumala Temple in Tirupati | Video
India | Jan 13, 2025, 04:26 PM ISTThe 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.
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10 interesting facts about Tirupati Balaji Temple one must know before paying a holy visit
Travel | Jan 10, 2025, 11:17 AM ISTIf you are planning to visit Tirupati Balaji temple shortly, then you must know about these 10 amazing facts about the temple. Every year several devotees pay a visit to the temple to seek blessings from Lord Balaji.
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Tirupati stampede: Two FIRs lodged by family members, CM Naidu holds review meeting, check details
India | Jan 09, 2025, 01:35 PM ISTTirupati stampede: According to the complaint, the victims were waiting for darshan tokens at Padmavathi Park near Ramanaidu School when a sudden surge in the queue caused them to fall. They were rushed to SVRRGG Hospital, where medical authorities pronounced them dead.
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Tirupati stampede: Video shows exact moment of devotees jostling for darshan tickets
India | Jan 09, 2025, 06:45 AM ISTTirupati stampede: Videos of the incident shared on social media show police administering CPR on a couple of woman devotees and injured persons being shifted in ambulances from the spot.
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Keerthy Suresh visits Tirupati ahead of her Goa wedding with boyfriend Antony Thattil | Deets Inside
Entertainment | Nov 29, 2024, 05:09 PM ISTKeerthy Suresh has recently hinted at her marriage through an Instagram post and now the official announcement is her as well.
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Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu inaugurates centralised kitchen in Tirumala amid Tirupati Laddu row
India | Oct 05, 2024, 10:36 AM ISTThe centralised kitchen in Tirupati has been established amid the ongoing row over the allegations that animal fats were utilised in making the laddus all through the previous Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy administration.
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Pawan Kalyan, daughter granted permission to visit Tirupati temple to 'propitiate Lord Venkateswara'
India | Oct 02, 2024, 11:32 AM ISTAccording to the actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan, temple desecrations occurred continuously in the past five years under the previous YSRCP regime.
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Tirupati laddu row: 'If sample ghee was used, it's unacceptable but..' | Here's what SC said
India | Sep 30, 2024, 02:58 PM ISTTirupati Laddu row: The Supreme Court said prima facie, there is nothing to show at this stage that the ghee used in the sample was used for laddus. The next hearing is on October 3.
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YSRCP calls for statewide temple pooja on September 28 amid brewing Tirupati Laddu row, know why
India | Sep 25, 2024, 04:18 PM ISTThe SIT, under the leadership of senior police officer Sarveshwar Tripathi, has been formed to investigate the adulteration in the ghee used for making Tirupati prasadam laddus. Meanwhile, the TDP filed a formal complaint in the case on Wednesday.