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tirupati temple news

116-year-old grandma climbs Tirumala on foot leaving Andhra CM ‘awestruck’

116-year-old Navaneethamma, who is said to have scaled the Seshachalam Hills to offer her prayers at Tirupati.
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 08:15 am IST

Janhvi Kapoor begins 29th birthday by climbing 3,550 steps to Tirumala Temple

Janhvi Kapoor at Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
Published on Mar 06, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Tirumala now hit by 54 cr silk shawl scam after adulterated ghee, donation rows

Tirumala temple reels from new 54 crore silk shawl scandal
Published on Dec 10, 2025 08:52 pm IST

Former TTD official found dead on railway track in Andhra

Former TTD official found dead on railway track in Andhra
Published on Nov 14, 2025 10:50 pm IST

Tirupati laddu row: How dairy supplied fake ghee worth 250 cr to temple trust

The dairy promoters forged milk procurement and payment records to fake their credibility.
Published on Nov 11, 2025 12:00 am IST

TTD receives over 900 crore donations in 11 months| Details inside

Multiple trusts are constituted by the TTD to carry out its charitable functions, including free food distribution to pilgrims, support to education and healthcare sectors
Published on Oct 22, 2025 05:02 pm IST

TTD bans filming reels in Tirumala, warns devotees of strict action

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) threatens to take strict action against filming reels for social media within temple premises.
Published on Jul 31, 2025 07:23 pm IST

Only Hindus should be employed at Tirumala Temple, says Andhra CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu.
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 05:09 pm IST

Tirupati temple should be declared ‘no-fly’ zone to respect ‘sanctity’: TTD

A view of Venkateswara Temple on Tirumala hills in Tirupati. TTD is the administrative body for the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala.
Published on Mar 01, 2025 11:11 pm IST

Tirupati Laddu row: CBI finds ‘severe lapses’ in TTD's e-tendering process

The Tirupati laddu is made by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam which manages the Tirumala Venkateswara temple.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 08:32 am IST

Tirupati laddu row: CBI-led SIT arrests 4 in ghee adulteration probe

The Tirupati laddu is made by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam which manages the Tirumala Venkateswara temple.
Published on Feb 10, 2025 07:57 am IST

Tirupati temple board sacks 18 staffers for violating ‘Hindu tradition’ policy

TTD is the official custodian of Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirupati.
Published on Feb 05, 2025 10:02 pm IST

Tirupati stampede: CM Naidu says 'officials failed', orders probe; DSP suspended

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu visits the injured of the 'Tirupati temple stampede' incident, at SWIMS Hospital in Tirupati on Thursday.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 06:58 pm IST

Tirupati stampede survivors recall horror: ‘Thought all of us were dead’

An injured devotee being taken to the Sri Venkateswara Ramnarayan Ruia Government General Hospital after a stampede occurred at Vishnu Nivasam during the distribution of Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan tokens, in Tirupati on January 8.
Published on Jan 09, 2025 03:36 pm IST

Woman dies in Tirupati stampede, husband finds out from viral video

A stampede-like situation occurred at Vishnu Nivasam during the distribution of Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan tokens, in Tirupati on Wednesday. Reportedly, four devotees died in the incident. (ANI)
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 11:57 am IST

3 dead, several injured as ambulance hits pilgrims walking to Tirupati temple

The exact cause of the accident is unknown. Police believe dense fog in the area may have led to the mishap.
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 03:03 pm IST

Man held for forging documents to get VIP passes for Tirupati

The complaint was filed by K. Naganna, officer on special duty to the home minister, after he received a call from the chief minister’s office enquiring about the VIP pass for Tirupati temple. (File photo)
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 08:16 am IST

Pawan Kalyan starts Sanatana Dharma protection wing in Janasena party

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, who undertook a purification ritual amid the Tirupati laddu controversy, walks to Tirumala temple via the Alipiri stairway, in Tirupati district on Oct 1.
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 10:19 am IST

Owaisi on TTD chief's 'only Hindu staff' remark: ‘But PM Modi wants…’

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi speaks to the media on The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 05:42 pm IST

‘Only Hindus should work at Tirumala’: New temple chairman calls it his priority

People throng the Tirumala Tirupati temple to worship Lord Venkateshwara. (Representative image)
Published on Oct 31, 2024 06:08 pm IST

Tirupati laddu row: Temple authorities deny devotees' claim of insects in prasad

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) have dismissed claims by devotees that insects were found in the prasad (PTI)
Published on Oct 06, 2024 11:33 am IST

Tirupati laddu row: Supreme Court orders fresh investigation, forms 5-member SIT

The Tirupati laddu is made by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam which manages the Tirumala Venkateswara temple.
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 12:45 pm IST

Tirupati laddu row: Key Supreme Court hearing on independent probe plea today

A priest performs the purification ritual 'Shanti Homam Panchagavya Prokshana' to undo the alleged desecrations that occurred at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple during YSRCP government, at Tirumala in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh.
Published on Oct 04, 2024 09:41 am IST

Pawan Kalyan reaches Tirupati temple on foot as penance amid laddu row

Pawan Kalyan reached the Tirupati temple after a three-hour foot march.
Published on Oct 02, 2024 11:09 am IST

Jagan Reddy cancels Tirumala temple visit amid Laddus row

Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy
Updated on Sept 27, 2024 05:17 pm IST

Tirupati laddu row: Jagan Reddy likely to be issued notice ahead of temple visit

YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy is likely to be issued a notice by the police to not defy prohibitory orders ahead of his visit to the Tirupati temple
Published on Sept 27, 2024 12:46 pm IST

Tirupati Laddu row: Ram Temple chief priest calls for ban on outsourced ‘prasad’

Ram Janmabhoomi temple chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das called for a “complete ban” on ‘prasad’ prepared by external agencies in all major temples.
Updated on Sept 26, 2024 10:55 pm IST

Amid Tirupati laddu row, Prayagraj temples' latest move to maintain ‘purity’

Bade Hanuman temple near Sangam in Prayagraj. (HT)
Updated on Sept 26, 2024 03:50 pm IST

Morning briefing: S Jaishankar on China border talks, and more

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar during a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.
Published on Sept 25, 2024 09:05 am IST

‘Beef tallow’ in Tirupati laddu row: 14 lakh prasad sold in 4 days, says report

A priest performs the purification ritual 'Shanti Homam Panchagavya Prokshana' to undo the alleged desecrations that occurred at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple during YSRCP government, at Tirumala in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, on Monday. (PTI)
Updated on Sept 24, 2024 03:38 pm IST