Uttarakhand, India – With the Himalayan pilgrimage season nearing its end, the temple authorities have confirmed that Gangotri Dham will shut its gates on October 22, followed by Yamunotri Dham on October 23—the day of Yama Dwitīya / Bhai Dooj. Devotees across the country now await the […]
0 Read MoreTirumala, Andhra Pradesh – September 29, 2025: The Garuda Utsavam held on September 28, 2025, witnessed a record-breaking turnout of over 2.5 lakh devotees at Tirumala. Pilgrims began arriving as early as 6 AM, filling the Mada streets by afternoon. The event’s spiritual significance was heightened as […]
0 Read MoreBengaluru, September 2025 — In a major initiative to preserve religious heritage and improve pilgrim experience, the Karnataka government has announced plans to renovate 34,000 temples and upgrade facilities for devotees across the state. The decision, confirmed by the Muzrai (Hindu Religious Institutions & Charitable Endowments) department, […]
0 Read MoreUttarkashi, Uttarakhand: In a major relief for devotees and tourists, the Gangotri route has officially reopened, allowing thousands of pilgrims to resume their sacred journey to one of the most revered shrines of the Char Dham Yatra. The reopening comes as a welcome update ahead of the […]
0 Read MoreTirumala, Andhra Pradesh – The much-awaited nine-day Brahmotsavams at the sacred Tirumala Venkateswara Temple began on September 24, 2025, marking one of the grandest religious festivals in India. The festivities formally commenced with the Dwajarohanam (flag hoisting) ritual, inviting devotees from across the country to participate in […]
0 Read MoreIn a much-anticipated announcement, the temple authorities of Rudranath Mahadev, one of the sacred Panch Kedar shrines, have confirmed that its doors will be shut on October 17, 2025, for the winter season closure. Significance of the Closure (Kapat Bandh) Rudranath Temple, situated in the Garhwal […]
0 Read MoreThe Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has unveiled a new outreach initiative: the construction of 1,000 Sri Venkateswara temples in villages across Andhra Pradesh. The stated goal is to “promote and preserve Sanatana Dharma” among the village communities. The TTD Board has resolved that in every assembly […]
2 Read MoreThe Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is reportedly preparing a plan to erect a 600-foot-tall statue of Lord Rama in the town of temple town of Vontimitta, with the idol proposed to be installed in the Kalyani adjacent to Sri Kodandarama Temple. A master plan for the […]
0 Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped 524-year-old Tripura Sundari Temple in Gomati, Tripura, marking a significant moment in India’s cultural and spiritual heritage. The historic temple, one of the 51 revered Shakti Peethas, has undergone extensive redevelopment to enhance its infrastructure while preserving its centuries-old […]
0 Read MoreThe Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the trust that manages the world-famous Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, has announced the construction of a new Venkateswara Temple in Belagavi, Karnataka. This significant step aims to bring the blessings of Lord Balaji closer to devotees in North Karnataka and […]
0 Read MoreTirtha Yatra means sadhu-sanga, hari-katha, vigraha-aradhana, dhama-seva, prasada-sevana, dana-kriya and bhajana. One has to take association of devotees, hear the lilas of Hari, worship the Deity, serve the Lord in the holy place, partake prasadam, give in charity and perform bhajans. The purpose of Tirtha Yatra is to reconnect ourselves with God.