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Hans India
16-07-2025
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- Hans India
Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam performed at Srivari temple
Tirumala: On the eve of Anivara Asthanam (start of new accounting year at TTD), the sacred Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam cleansing ritual was performed with religious fervour at Tirumala Sri Venkateswara temple on Tuesday. TTD EO J Syamala Rao, along with TTD chairman B R Naidu and additional EO Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, speaking to the media outside the Srivari temple on the occasion, said that this traditional temple cleansing is performed four times a year before Ugadi, Anivara Asthanam, annual Brahmotsavam and Vaikuntha Ekadasi. As a part of this ritual, the sanctum sanctorum, sub-temples, walls, ceilings, and all puja materials are thoroughly cleaned using water and a herbal mixture 'Parimalam'. The Moola Virat was completely covered with a veil during the cleaning. After the cleansing, sacred aromatic water mixed with ingredients like Kasturi turmeric, pachcha karpooram, sandal paste, kumkum, and other fragrant powders was sprinkled throughout the temple. Later, the veil was removed, and priests performed special pujas and naivedyam as per tradition. darshan for devotees began subsequently. The Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana Seva was cancelled for the day due to this ritual. TTD Board members Panabaka Lakshmi, G Bhanu Prakash Reddy, Naresh Kumar, Shanta Ram, Sadasiva Rao, Janga Krishnamurthy, Janaki Devi, Mahender Reddy, CVSO Muralikrishna, temple Deputy EO Lokanatham, and other officials were present.
Hans India
11-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Tirumala Brahmotsavams to be held from Sept 24 to Oct 2
Tirumala: This year the Annual Brahmotsavam of Lord Venkateswara will be held for nine days. A major religious congregation, which attracts hundreds of thousands of devotees all over country, will be held for nine days from September 24 to October 2. TTD Additional EO Ch Venkaiah Chowdary held a meeting with heads of all departments on the elaborate arrangemens to be made for the smooth and successful conduct of the nine-day festival. Speaking on the occasion, Chowdary said expecting heavy rush of devotees to witness the nine-day festival, the TTD cancelled VIP break darshan and privilege darshan to cope with a rush. The privilege darshans including senior citizens, physical challenged, parents with infants, NRIs, or donors during this period were suspended. The nine-day festival schedule is as follows: September 16, 2025: Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam, September 23, Ankurarpanam, Dwajarohanam, September 28 Garuda Vahanam, October 1 Rathotsavam and Oct 2 Chakrasnanam. Vahana Sevas will be held from 8 am to 10 am and 7 pm to 9 pm daily. The Additional EO asked the officials to coordinate with vigilance and police departments for tight security and smooth traffic management, prepare roadmaps and parking layouts. Extensive Annaprasadam distribution arrangements will be made at galleries, queue lines and key locations Engineering department was asked to take up works based on pilgrim needs and ensure clean and functional toilets in all galleries with additional sanitation staff. The department staff was asked to arrange decorative lighting, fruit and flower displays to attract pilgrims. In connection with the Brahmotsavams, young Srivari Sevaks are being invited to offer quality services to pilgrims. Movement of two-wheelers will be restricted on Tirumala ghat roads from 9 pm on September 27 to 6 am on September 29 in view of Garuda Seva on September 28. The Additional EO asked the officials to ensure adequate stock of laddus based on expected footfall. Temple Deputy EO Lokanatham, Transport GM Sesha Reddy, CPRO Dr T Ravi, Deputy EOs Bhaskar, Rajendra, Somannarayana ,Tirumala Estate Officer Venkateswarlu, Health Officer Dr Madhusudhan, Garden Deputy Director Srinivasulu, All Projects Officer Rajagopal, EEs Subrahmanyam, Venu Gopal, DE Electrical Chandra Sekhar, Civil Surgeon of Aswini Hospital Dr. Kusuma Kumari, SVBC OSD Padmavati, VGO officials Ram Kumar and Surendra, Catering Special Officer G.L.N. Shastri, and other officials participated in this meeting.
Hans India
06-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Anivara Asthanam at Tirumala temple on July 16
Tirumala: The annual Anivara Asthanam will be observed with religious fervour at Tirumala temple on July 16. In connection with this festival, Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam, the traditional temple cleansing ritual, will be performed on July 15. Due to these festivities, VIP Break Darshans will remain cancelled on July 15 and 16. Therefore, no recommendation letters for VIP Break Darshans will be accepted on July 14 and 15, except for protocol dignitaries. Devotees are requested to take a note of this and co-operate with the TTD management.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
No VIP break darshan at Tirumala on July 15 & 16
Tirupati: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams ( TTD ) has cancelled VIP break darshan at the Tirumala temple on July 15 and 16 in view of the Anivara Asthanam annual festival. TTD said the Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam temple cleansing rituals will be carried out at the hill temple on July 15 (Tuesday) as per the ancient customs. A series of religious activities will be performed in connection with the Anivara Asthanam annual festival on July 16 as per the Vaikhanasa Agama tenets. TTD sources clarified that no recommendation letters for VIP break darshan will be accepted from the devotees on the two days mentioned. There will not be any protocol curbs for dignitaries and VIP break darshan will be facilitated for them on July 15-16, added the temple authorities.
Hans India
27-06-2025
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- Hans India
Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam held
Tirupati: The traditional temple cleaning ritual, Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam, was held in Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple at Srinivasa Mangapuram on Thursday. This event was held in connection with the annual Sakshatkara Vaibhavotsavam, which will commence on June 30 and concludes on July 2. The entire temple premises were cleaned with Parimalam-an aromatic mixture. Special Grade Deputy EO Varalakshmi, AEO Gopinath, Superintendent Ramesh, priests and others participated in this cleansing fete.
