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Hans India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Thalapathy Vijay's ‘Jana Nayagan' producer NK Lohith seeks divine blessings at Tirumala
Renowned film producer N.K. Lohith, the force behind KVN Productions, made a spiritually significant visit to the Tirumala temple early this morning. Participating in the VIP Break Darshan, Lohith offered heartfelt prayers to Lord Venkateswara, fulfilling personal vows and seeking divine guidance for his upcoming cinematic ventures. The producer, currently in the limelight for bankrolling the highly anticipated Thalapathy Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, experienced a peaceful and enriching darshan. Accompanied by close associates and temple staff, Lohith was honored with a silk shawl and sacred Teertha Prasadam by officials of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). Vedic scholars at the Ranganayakula Mandapam also blessed him with chants and rituals, marking the culmination of his spiritual visit. Speaking to the media, Lohith shared, 'Darshan of Lord Venkateswara always fills me with inner peace and positivity. This visit has been deeply uplifting. I sought blessings for the success of Jana Nayagan and my future projects. With the Lord's grace, I hope to reach greater heights in the film industry.' Jana Nayagan, one of the most talked-about films of the year, is generating massive buzz across South Indian cinema. With expectations riding high, Lohith's visit to Tirumala reflects both his devotion and commitment to delivering a blockbuster. As anticipation for Jana Nayagan builds, fans are watching closely—hoping that Lohith's spiritual journey translates into cinematic triumph.
Hans India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
TTD Resumes VIP Break Darshan for AP, TS Leaders from May 15
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will once again begin accepting recommendation letters from elected public representatives of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for VIP Break Darshan, starting May 15. Under the resumed procedure, Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and Members of Legislative Council (MLCs) from the two Telugu states can forward referrals for VIP Break Darshan. Devotees carrying these referral letters will be allowed entry from May 16. TTD officials clarified that while referrals will be entertained starting this date, all other guidelines and procedures governing VIP Break Darshan will remain the same. The existing protocols regarding quota, time slots, and identification checks will continue to be followed without modifications.
New Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
TTD to begin trial run for early VIP Break Darshan
TIRUMALA: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced a trial run to reinstate the Early Morning VIP Break Darshan, shifting from the current VIP Break Darshan schedule that begins at 8 am or 10 am on peak days like Fridays, and concludes by 1:30 pm. The decision, made by TTD officials and temple authorities, aims to revert to the earlier 4:30 am or 5:00 am start time. Earlier during the previous YSRCP government, the then Executive Officer AV Dharma Reddy introduced changes allowing VIP Break Darshan to start at 8 am or 10 am based on VIP demand and referral letters. Initially, the VIP Break Darshan ticket numbers were capped below 1,000, even on peak days, but later surged to 2,300. Government orders during that period mandated the temple board to accept at least one referral letter per MLA/MP daily. Later, it was increased to two, extending the same policy to Telangana MLAs and MPs. This change led to a significant rise in VIP tickets, reaching 4,000 to 5,000 per day. Following the election code, TTD temporarily halted the discretionary quota but resumed it post-government change, recently reinstating Telangana representatives' referral privileges. New change may be a bane to commoners Currently, Telangana MLAs and MPs can submit one letter for six people for VIP Break Darshan on Mondays and Sheeghra Darshan on Tuesdays, while Andhra Pradesh MLAs and MPs can submit letters from Wednesday to Saturday. The daily VIP Break Darshan, including protocol, Srivani, and referral categories, accommodates over 5,000 tickets, with recent additions pushing the count above 7,000. The proposed shift to early morning darshan has sparked concerns among temple officials. The 5:00 am to 10:00 am slot is currently utilised to allow 7,500 to 23,000 common devotees, particularly on weekends, to have darshan without tickets or tokens. An early VIP Break Darshan could force common pilgrims to wait in queue lines from midnight until 11:00 am. Despite these concerns, the TTD Trust Board has directed authorities to proceed with the trial run to assess the feasibility of the new timings.
