Tirumala, 25 August 2026: The annual three-day Pavitrotsavams at Tirumala Temple, concluded ceremoniously on Tuesday evening with Pavitra Poornahuti.In the morning, Snapana Tirumanjanam, afternoon Visesha Samarpana were held, followed by a grand procession of the deities.The main ritual of Poornahuti was performed at 7 PM in accordance with the Agama Shastra. Later, Sri Malayappa Swamy along […]
SRI KODANDARAMA SWAMY TAKES A DIVINE RIDE ON THE FLOATTirupati, August 25, 2026: The Teppotsavams of Sri Venugopalaswamy, along with Sri Rukmini and Satyabhama, began grandly at Karvetinagaram on Tuesday with devotion and spiritual fervour. A large number of devotees participated and had darshan of the Lord.Snapanam Performed as per Agama TraditionFrom 9 to 10 […]
Tirupati, 25 August 2026: The sacred Ankurarpanam ritual for the annual three-day Pavithrotsavams was performed ceremoniously on Tuesday evening at 6 PM at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (along with Sridevi and Bhudevi) in Thondamanpuram.As part of the festival schedule, Pavitra Pratistha will be performed on August 26 morning, followed by Vedic rituals in the […]
HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF TTD LAUNCHES NEW CLEANING DRIVE ON EVERY TUESDAYTirumala, 25 August 2026: With Tirumala poised to welcome tens of thousands of pilgrims for the sacred Srivari annual Brahmotsavams, the TTD Health Department has launched a proactive cleanliness campaign: every Tuesday, that will be observed as “Cleaning Day.”Under the instructions of TTD Executive Officer […]
ABHISHEKAM PERFORMED WITH HOLY WATER FROM 473 KALASAMS Tirupati / Devuni Kadapa, August 25, 2026: The Jeernoddharana Ashtabandhana Mahasamprokshanam rituals at the Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Devuni Kadapa, are being conducted with devotion and as per Agama traditions. As part of the rituals, Uttamottama Kalasa Snapanam was performed on Tuesday amid the chanting of […]
Tirumala, 24 August 2026: TTD has cautioned the Srivari devotees over viral video alleging the presence of a thread in Srivari laddu prasadam.A video circulating on social media claiming as thread was found in Srivari laddu prasadam has come to TTD’s attention. TTD urges the public not to accept or share unverified clips that create unnecessary […]
SACRED VEDIC RITUALS PERFORMED AS PER AGAMA TRADITIONS Tirupati / Devuni Kadapa, August 24, 2026: The Jeernoddharana Ashtabandhana Mahasamprokshanam rituals at Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Devuni Kadapa, commenced grandly on Monday with devotion and traditional fervour. As part of the first-day rituals, priests performed Manonmana Pramana Shanti Homam, Kumbha Sthapana, Panchagni Pranayanam and Sattumora […]
VALUE-BASED EDUCATION IS THE FOUNDATION OF A BETTER SOCIETY – DPP SECRETARY DR. MEDASANI MOHAN Tirupati, August 24, 2026: Promoting moral values, good conduct, spiritual awareness and knowledge of Sanatana Dharma among students is the main objective of the “Sadgamaya” programme, said TTD Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad Secretary Dr. Medasani Mohan. Dr. Mohan inaugurated the […]
PAVITRA GARLANDS OFFEREDTirumala, 24 August 2026: The three‑day annual Pavitrotsavams entered its second day on Monday at Tirumala. Sacred and colourful Pavitra Malas (Garlands) were offered to the presiding and utsava deities as part of the observance.Historical backgroundAlso known as Sarva Doshopansamana Utsavam (Sin-free festival), Pavitrotsavams were prevalent during the 15th–16th centuries and were reinstated by […]
Tirupati / Devuni Kadapa, August 23, 2026: The Ankuraarpanam for the renovation and Ashtabandhana Maha Samprokshanam of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Devuni Kadapa was performed as per Agama traditions on Sunday evening.The rituals included Vastu Shanti, Mrutsangrahanam, Kumbharadhana and Ankuraarpanam, amidst Vedic chants.On August 24, Vedic rituals including Shanti Homam, Kumbhasthapana and Panchagni […]