Venkateswara Temple News - Latest Updates & Headlines
President Murmu offers prayers at Tirumala temple
Tirupati, Nov 21: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday offered prayers at the Sri Venkateswara temple atop Tirumala hill near here.
Andhra Pradesh: Kaishika Dwadashi was celebrated with great grandeur at Tirumala temple
Tirumala, November 2: On the auspicious occasion of Kaishika Dwadashi, the Kaishika Dwadashi Asthanam was conducted with great elegance at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple on Sunday.
Unexpected crowd came due to Ekadashi: TDP's Gouthu Sireesha on Srikakulam stampede
Srikakulam, November 2: Amid chaos over the Srikakulam stampede incident, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MLA Gouthu Sireesha on Saturday said that the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga opened only four months ago, and the 94-year-old devotee who constructed the temple on his land didn't expect such an influx of crowd.
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy attends Brahmotsavam celebrations in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, June 3: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam committee trust board in Hyderabad is gearing up to celebrate the annual Brahmotsavalu at the magnificent Venkateswara Swami Temple in Bashir Bagh. This year marks the 20th Brahmotsavas, which began yesterday and will be conducted with great devotional attention.
Indian team head coach Gambhir offers prayers at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple
Tirumala, May 18: The Indian cricket team's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, visited Tirumala with his family on Sunday to offer prayers at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple.
Former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth visits Tirupati Balaji temple
Tirumala, April 29: Former Indian cricketer S. Sreesanth visited the Tirupati Balaji temple, also known as the Venkateswara Temple, in Tirumala on Tuesday.
Five killed in road accident in Andhra's Tirupati
Tirupati, April 28: Five persons were killed in a road accident in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati district on Monday.
Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Pawan Kalyan's wife offers prayers at Tirupati Balaji temple
Tirupati, April 14: Anna Lezhneva, wife of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, visits and offers prayers at Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala on Monday.
Andhra Pradesh: Flight operation continues days after TTD request to declare Tirumala 'no fly zone'
Tirumala, March 27: Days after the Tirupati temple administration requested the Union Civil Aviation Ministry to declare Tirumala shrine a 'No-Fly' zone, a flight was seen operating over the temple on Thursday morning, sparking anger among devotees.
Tirupati stampede: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu visits injured in hospital
Tirupati, January 9: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday visited the hospital to meet the persons injured in the stampede that claimed six lives and nearly 40 people sustained injuries.
Elaborate arrangements made for Vaikunth Ekadasi, Tirupati Collector assures after six people die in stampede
Tirupati, January 9: Tirupati Collector S Venkateswar informed that adequate arrangements are in place ahead of the Vaikunth Ekadasi which gets underway on Friday. Vaikunta Dwara Darshan is scheduled to be held at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple from January 10 to 19. It allows devotees to pass through the sacred gate to receive Lord Venkateswara's blessings.
Tirupati stampede: Death toll rises to six; CM Naidu closely monitoring the situation
Amravati, January 9: As many as six people lost their lives and several others have been injured after a stampede broke out near the Tirupati temple on Wednesday evening, according to officials from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).