Tirumala pushkarini to remain closed for repairs until August 20
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has decided to close the sacred tank, located adjacent to the main temple, to facilitate essential repair and renovation works in preparation for the annual Brahmotsavams, which are scheduled to begin on September 24. In view of the closure, the TTD also announced the suspension of the daily Pushkarini Ganga Harati ritual, typically held in the evenings, for the duration of the works.
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Time of India
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- Time of India
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