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TTD Volunteer Seva booking for October 2025 opens on August 29
TIRUMALA, 28 August 2025 — The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has officially announced the opening of the October 2025 Srivari Seva (volunteer) quota. Online booking for various seva categories will commence on 29 August at 11 AM. This important update, confirmed via official TTD communication channels and the @tirupatitirumalainfo handle, […]
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Traditional Dress Code Implemented at Vijayawada Durgamma Temple
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh — In a significant cultural update, the iconic Durgamma Temple in Vijayawada has announced the enforcement of a traditional dress code for all devotees beginning August 27, 2025. This new regulation aims to preserve the sanctity and spiritual atmosphere of one of Andhra Pradesh’s most revered religious sites. According […]
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34 Dead in Vaishno Devi Landslide; Yatra Suspended Temporarily
A catastrophic landslide struck the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on August 26, 2025, claiming the lives of at least 34 devotees and injuring over 20 others. Triggered by relentless monsoon rains, the disaster occurred near the Adhkuwari point, a key […]
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Tirumala Bans Footpath Entry for Kids After 2 PM
Tirupati, 29/Aug/2025 — An urgent safety advisory has been issued for devotees trekking to Tirumala via the renowned Alipiri and Srivari Mettu footpaths. Authorities have clarified that children under 12 years of age are not permitted on these trekking routes from 2:00 PM to 5:00 AM, allowing access only between 5:00 AM and 2:00 PM. As shown in the […]
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109-Year-Old Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti Included in Oxford Book of World Records
Haridwar, Uttarakhand: The historic Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar has received global recognition by earning a prestigious place in the Oxford Book of World Records. This 109-year-old ritual, deeply rooted in tradition and spirituality, has now achieved international acclaim for its cultural, religious, […]
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Indian Railways Unveils Record 380 Ganpati Special Train Services for 2025 Festivities
With Ganesh Chaturthi approaching, Indian Railways has announced 380 Ganpati Special train services for 2025, marking the highest number ever introduced for the festival season. This follows a steady increase from the 305 services offered in 2023 to 358 in 2024. The expansion reflects the Railways’ efforts to […]
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Puri Jagannath Temple to Launch New Queue System from September 15
Puri, Odisha – August 23, 2025: In a major step to improve the spiritual experience of devotees, the Odisha government has announced the launch of a new queue system at the Puri Jagannath Temple starting September 15, 2025. The initiative is designed to ensure smooth darshan, better crowd management, and […]
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Tirtha Yatra formulates a Supervisory Committee – a board of Senior Yatra Directors
August 2025 – Tirtha Yatra formulates a Supervisory Committee, a board of executives to ensure the upkeep and enhancement of the quality standards of the yatras organized by Tirtha Yatra. On the auspicious day of Sri Balarama Purnima, Tirtha Yatra, under the guidance of Sri Agrani […]
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4081 Crore Ropeway Project for Kedarnath; The trek to become easy
New Delhi, March 5, 2025 — In a major boost to pilgrimage infrastructure and tourism in Uttarakhand, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a ₹4,081.28 crore ropeway project linking Sonprayag to Kedarnath under the National Ropeways Development Programme—Parvatmala Pariyojana. Spanning 12.9 kilometres, […]
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Electronic DIP Registration for November 2025 Now Open
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has officially commenced the Electronic DIP (Lucky Dip) registration for Arjitha Sevas scheduled in November 2025. Devotees can now apply online beginning August 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM, with the registration window closing on August 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM. This Electronic DIP mechanism, designed to ensure […]
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