Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra seeks blessings at Tirumala temple
Tirupati, June 28
Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra on Sunday visited the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple on Sunday and offered prayers.
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. The temple attracts many celebrities, politicians, and athletes, who visit to seek blessings.
Also, Madhya Pradesh Minister Vishvas Kailash Sarang, and Andhra Pradesh Minister Kandula Durgesh, who separately sought the blessings of the deity.
Earlier in the day, Reliance Industries Executive Director Anant Ambani visited the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple on Sunday and offered prayers. Dressed in traditional attire, Anant Ambani took part in the temple rituals. He also donated his hair to the temple.
On June 25, Indian actor and producer Nani visited the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple and offered prayers to Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy, one of the most revered Hindu shrines in the country.
The actor was seen observing traditional temple customs during his visit. He wore standard Hindu temple pilgrimage attire, including an unstitched sacred shawl draped across both shoulders. The shawl featured a metallic zari (kasavu) border.
Nani also wore a white traditional unstitched lower garment wrapped in a split-style drape with securely tucked pleats, suitable for walking. In keeping with temple discipline and sanctity rules, he was barefoot.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Nothing wrong in seeking blessings, but I wish politicians would focus more on solving people's problems than photo ops at temples. Still, Tirumala is a place of peace and everyone is welcome. Jai Balaji!
Look at the traffic of VIPs - Anant Ambani, Nani, and now BY Vijayendra. Tirumala is so divine that even busy businessmen and politicians take time out for darshan. The queue system for common people should also be improved though.
It's nice that Nani followed all traditional customs - barefoot, wearing the sacred shawl. That's respect for our culture. No matter how modern we become, our traditions at Tirumala remain unchanged. 🇮🇳
As someone from abroad, I'm fascinated by how deeply spirituality runs in Indian politics and business. In our countries, leaders rarely do this publicly. There's something beautiful about how devotion transcends your professional life here.
Every time I read about Tirumala, I feel like planning a visit. The energy there is incomparable. I wish the article had more details about BY Vijayendra's reactions or prayers, but it's good to see such news. Hope Lord Venkateswara blesses everyone!
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