Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh — In a major boost to digital safety for pilgrims, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board has granted approval for establishing a state-of-the-art Cyber Security Lab atop the sacred Tirumala hills. The initiative aims to shield devotees from the mounting threat of online scams. […]
0 Read MoreUttarkashi, India – August 30, 2025: In a major relief for pilgrims and travelers, the Gangotri Highway has officially reopened today, marking a significant milestone ahead of the upcoming Char Dham Yatra season. The reopening comes after weeks of restoration work following landslides and weather-related disruptions in the region. […]
0 Read MoreTirupati, August 2025: The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has announced a major relief for pilgrims by extending the Stree Shakti Scheme to the Tirumala ghat road bus services. Under this initiative, women and transgender passengers can now travel free of cost from Tirupati to Tirumala in regular APSRTC buses. This move, […]
0 Read MoreVaranasi, India – August 30, 2025: In light of the upcoming total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on September 7, 2025, the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi has announced modifications to its regular rituals and darshan schedule. The temple administration has confirmed that the temple doors will […]
0 Read MoreSingapore, August 2025: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister has announced a major boost to international travel and religious tourism with the launch of direct flights from Singapore to Tirupati. The service is expected to begin operations soon, offering seamless travel for devotees and tourists heading to the famous Tirumala Tirupati […]
0 Read MoreTirupati, Andhra Pradesh: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced that the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala will remain closed for devotees due to the lunar eclipse on September 7, 2025. As per the temple administration, the closure will begin at 3:30 PM on September […]
9 Read MoreTIRUMALA, 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, […]
8 Read MoreVijayawada, 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 […]
0 Read MoreA 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 […]
0 Read MoreTirupati, 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 […]
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.