Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh — In a significant move to maintain the spiritual ambiance around the Ram Temple, the Ayodhya administration has banned the sale and delivery of non-vegetarian food within a 15-kilometre radius of the sacred site. The order expands to include major online food delivery […]
0 Read MoreThe Char Dham Yatra is set to receive a major infrastructure boost as the Government of India plans a 7-kilometre twin-tube tunnel to improve access to the Kedarnath Temple. The project aims to strengthen road connectivity, reduce travel time, and enhance safety for lakhs of pilgrims […]
1 Read MoreStarting January 9, 2026, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will offer online current booking of SRIVANI Darshan tickets on a one-month trial basis from 9 AM to 2 PM daily. Devotees are encouraged to book online to avoid long queues at physical counters. After the trial, TTD […]
10 Read MoreThe sacred town of Thiruvaiyaru in Tamil Nadu observed the 179th Thyagaraja Aradhana on January 7, 2026 (Wednesday), commemorating the samadhi day of the great saint-composer Sri Thyagaraja Swamigal, a towering icon of Carnatic music. The Pancharatna Kirtanas were rendered during the morning hours at Saint […]
0 Read MoreDevotees Gather for Divine Celebration TIRUMALA – On January 4, 2026, devotees and priests gathered at Tirumala Srivari Sannadhi to witness the Sri Swami Malayappan Pranaya Kalaha Mahotsavam, a unique festival honoring Lord Malayappa Swamy and His consorts, Sridevi and Bhudevi. Known as the Divine Love […]
0 Read MorePrayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: The annual Magh Mela 2026 has commenced at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers converge. The month-long spiritual fair officially began on 3 January 2026 with the Paush Purnima holy dip and is scheduled to continue until […]
0 Read MoreHyderabad: In a major boost to pilgrimage infrastructure in Telangana, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has approved a ₹35.19 crore project for the development of the revered Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple. The sanction includes the construction of a 96-room rest house, significantly improving accommodation facilities for devotees […]
0 Read MoreGuwahati: In a landmark development for devotees in Northeast India, the Assam government has allotted 25 acres of land for the construction of the first Lord Venkateswara Temple in Guwahati. The land has been officially allocated to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), marking a significant expansion of […]
0 Read MorePuri, Odisha: Devotees planning to visit the iconic Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri on New Year’s Day should take note, as the temple administration has announced a three-hour suspension of darshan on January 1 to facilitate the uninterrupted performance of sacred rituals. The Sri Jagannath Temple Administration […]
0 Read MorePhase 1 — Pre-Festival (Standard Rush) Dec 27 (Sat): Normal operations with heavy rush. Free SSD tokens are being issued in Tirupati (e.g., Vishnu Nivasam, Srinivasam) for darshan slots the next day. Expect 12–18 hour waits. Dec 28 (Sun): Likely the last day for issuing SSD tokens (for […]
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.