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Andhra Pradesh News Updated May 17, 2026 · 11:46

Telangana MLA T Raja Singh Visits Tirumala Temple, Seeks Blessings

Telangana MLA T Raja Singh visited the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala on Friday to offer prayers. He adhered to the traditional temple dress code, wearing a white silk dhoti with a gold border and a shalu. Actress Jeevitha, along with her husband Rajasekhar, also visited the temple on Tuesday. Other recent visitors include actor-producer Bandla Ganesh and actress Trisha Krishnan.

Andhra Pradesh: Telangana MLA T Raja Singh seeks blessings at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala

Tirupati, May 17

Telangana MLA T Raja Singh on Friday visited the hill shrine of Tirumala to offer prayers to Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy, marking his presence among the thousands of pilgrims at the hilltop.

Adhering to the traditional temple dress code, Raja Singh was seen wearing a white silk dhoti with a gold-bordered veshti and draped a matching white silk shalu (angavastram) over his shoulders, featuring a gold border.

In the visuals, the MLA was seen in a traditional tilak on his forehead and was accompanied by temple officials and security as he moved through the temple complex. He was seen greeting fellow devotees while maintaining the sanctity of the holy premises.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, actress Jeevitha, along with her husband Rajasekhar, offered her prayers at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple.

Jeevitha donned a red saree while Rajasekhar wore a white lungi and red shirt for the holy visit. The duo were accompanied by their daughters Shivani and Shivathmika. In the visuals, the family was seen entering the temple for the darshan.

Earlier, Telugu actor and producer Bandla Ganesh visited the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple to offer prayers and seek blessings at one of India's most significant pilgrimage sites.

Ganesh, accompanied by his wife, had darshan under the administration of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). The visit comes at a notable juncture in Ganesh's professional journey.

The actor-producer recently ended a decade-long hiatus from film production. In December 2025, he marked his return to filmmaking by launching a new production banner titled Bandla Ganesh Blockbusters (BG Blockbusters).

Recently, actor Trisha Krishnan visited the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, offering prayers early in the morning. Dressed in traditional attire, she greeted paparazzi and posed for fans outside the temple.

The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, situated atop the seventh peak of the Seshachalam Hills, is among India's most revered Hindu shrines. Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, also known as Balaji, the centuries-old temple draws millions of devotees from across the country and abroad every year.

— ANI

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Priya S
The temple dress code is beautiful. Nothing beats the sight of a white dhoti and shalu at Tirumala. Raja Singh ji looked very traditional. But I wish politicians wouldn't make a media spectacle out of every temple visit - it should be a personal spiritual moment.
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Vikram M
Tirumala is the ultimate peace destination. Whether you're a film star, politician, or a common devotee, everyone stands in the same queue for darshan. That's the beauty of our Sanatana Dharma. So many celebrities visiting recently - Trisha, Jeevitha, Bandla Ganesh. Good for tourism! ✨
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Siddharth J
Honestly, why is every politician's temple visit making news? It's like they're using religion for PR. Raja Singh, like others, should just quietly visit without cameras. But yes, the temple itself is divine - last year I went and the energy was incredible. Jai Balaji! 🪷
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Rohit P
Bandla Ganesh returning to film production after a decade is interesting! Tirumala darshan must have given him that confidence. And Trisha always looks so graceful in traditional wear. More power to all these artists and leaders who seek blessings before starting new chapters. 🎬
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Kavya N
The article focuses too much on what people wore - saree, dhoti, etc. Isn't the spiritual significance more important? I've been to Tirumala three times and each time I come back feeling blessed. The queue management by TTD is world-class, but the media coverage could be less superficial. 😊

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