The sacred Tirumala Venkateswara Temple has witnessed a remarkable surge in devotion, with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams recording over 12.43 lakh hair offerings in just 27 days. More than 50,000 devotees reportedly offered their hair daily during peak days in May as part of a centuries-old tradition of surrender and gratitude to Lord Venkateswara. The ritual, deeply rooted in faith, continues to draw millions from across India every year.


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Amid the controversy over alleged contaminated ghee in the laddu prasadam at the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh is setting up a state-of-the-art food testing lab in Tirupati district. Equipped with advanced tools like an electronic nose and electronic tongue imported from France, the lab will test over 60 raw materials used in laddus and other offerings. Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav says operations may begin next month. Watch for full details.

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Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday asked CID and ACB to proceed with the investigations into all aspects of the Parakamani theft case.


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In order to prepare for the Brahmotsavam celebration, the Srivari temple in Tirumala Tirupati has started purification rites. Tuesday's event, which was part of the holy Koil Alwar rite, involves cleaning the temple with scented liquids. The festival of Brahmotsavam will begin on October 4 and end with the Chakrasnanam on October 14. This sacred rite, carried out four times a year, denotes the temple's sanctification.

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The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Sunday&nbsp;reiterated&nbsp;that all idols and portraits considered worship worthy by Hindus like Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji, Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Sri Vivekananda etc. would be allowed in Tirumala.

TTD Executive Officer AV Dharma Reddy said a recent social media campaign claiming that Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's idol was not allowed to Tirumala was totally untrue and baseless.

He added that with an objective to maintain the holiness and sanctity of Tirumala hill shrine, the TTD has decided not to allow idols or materials with political and other non-Hindu faiths into Tirumala.

Dharma Reddy further clarified that due to communication lapse, a controversy prevailed about Sri Chhatrapati Shivaji's idol in a vehicle of a Maharashtra devotee a few days ago. “However, the issue was resolved amicably, and the devotee and his vehicle were permitted to proceed to Tirumala after routine security check, but the devotee made a hatred video which became viral on social media impacting the sentiments of scores of Maharashtrians. We appeal to all not to believe such ruthless statements as we very well know Chhatrapati Shivaji was one of the great Hindu Leaders and we have immense respect towards the great soul.''

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Sanjay Jadhav, an MP from Parbhani, Maharashtra, also found fault with the devotee who made the video criticising the TTD.

“Few days ago, a devotee from Maharashtra made a video viral on social media saying that TTD security insulted him for carrying Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s idol in the car which is absolutely baseless. Being a internationally acclaimed place of pilgrimage for Hindus, every vehicle undergoes security check at Alipiri check post. As it is a rule with the TTD board not to carry images or symbols or personalities or flags of political parties, other religious faiths, each vehicle is checked. As a part of the routine check, the vehicle of the said pilgrim was also checked. After verifying that it was idol of Shivaji Maharaj, the&nbsp;vehicle was allowed to proceed. But the devotee made a video abusing TTD board. But in reality, that was incorrect and urged people of Maharashtra to&nbsp;not believe such false rumours and happily visit Tirumala to have darshan of Bhagawan Venkateshwara Balaji,” Jadhav said after darshan of Lord Venkateshwara in Tirumala.

Earlier in the morning, TTD board member Milind Narwekar presented an idol of Sri Chhatrapati Shivaji idol to TTD EO at the latter’s camp office.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Sunday reiterated that all idols and portraits considered worship worthy by Hindus like Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji, Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Sri Vivekananda etc.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Sunday reiterated that all idols and portraits considered worship worthy by Hindus like Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji, Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Sri Vivekananda etc. would be allowed in Tirumala. TTD Executive Officer AV Dharma Reddy said a recent social media campaign claiming that Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's idol was not allowed to Tirumala was totally untrue and baseless. He added that with an objective to maintain the holiness and sanctity of Tirumala hill shrine, the TTD has decided not to allow idols or materials with political and other non-Hindu faiths into Tirumala. Dharma Reddy further clarified that due to communication lapse, a controversy prevailed about Sri Chhatrapati Shivaji's idol in a vehicle of a Maharashtra devotee a few days ago. “However, the issue was resolved amicably, and the devotee and his vehicle were permitted to proceed to Tirumala after routine security check, but the devotee made a hatred video which became viral on social media impacting the sentiments of scores of Maharashtrians. We appeal to all not to believe such ruthless statements as we very well know Chhatrapati Shivaji was one of the great Hindu Leaders and we have immense respect towards the great soul.'' Also read | Debris from Chinese rocket crashes into Indian Ocean Sanjay Jadhav, an MP from Parbhani, Maharashtra, also found fault with the devotee who made the video criticising the TTD. “Few days ago, a devotee from Maharashtra made a video viral on social media saying that TTD security insulted him for carrying Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s idol in the car which is absolutely baseless. Being a internationally acclaimed place of pilgrimage for Hindus, every vehicle undergoes security check at Alipiri check post. As it is a rule with the TTD board not to carry images or symbols or personalities or flags of political parties, other religious faiths, each vehicle is checked. As a part of the routine check, the vehicle of the said pilgrim was also checked. After verifying that it was idol of Shivaji Maharaj, the vehicle was allowed to proceed. But the devotee made a video abusing TTD board. But in reality, that was incorrect and urged people of Maharashtra to not believe such false rumours and happily visit Tirumala to have darshan of Bhagawan Venkateshwara Balaji,” Jadhav said after darshan of Lord Venkateshwara in Tirumala. Earlier in the morning, TTD board member Milind Narwekar presented an idol of Sri Chhatrapati Shivaji idol to TTD EO at the latter’s camp office.

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Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena is currently on a private visit to Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh to offer prayers at the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara Swamy.

The Sri Lankan President, accompanied by wife Jayanthi Pushpa Kumari, other family members and some of the Sri Lankan government officials, landed at Renigunta Airport, 20 kilometres from Tirumala, on Tuesday noon, The Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) reported.

Sirisena was also scheduled to visit and offer prayers to the Lord Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala on Wednesday, an official told the Sri Lankan daily.

He had visited the temple in August 2016 and February 2015, and this would be his third visit.

The President would also take part in the 'Suprabhatha'&nbsp;ritual at the Tirumala temple, the official added.

The President will fly to Bangalore after offering prayers.&nbsp;

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena is currently on a private visit to Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh to offer prayers at the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara Swamy.

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena is currently on a private visit to Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh to offer prayers at the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara Swamy. The Sri Lankan President, accompanied by wife Jayanthi Pushpa Kumari, other family members and some of the Sri Lankan government officials, landed at Renigunta Airport, 20 kilometres from Tirumala, on Tuesday noon, The Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka) reported. Sirisena was also scheduled to visit and offer prayers to the Lord Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala on Wednesday, an official told the Sri Lankan daily. He had visited the temple in August 2016 and February 2015, and this would be his third visit. The President would also take part in the 'Suprabhatha' ritual at the Tirumala temple, the official added. The President will fly to Bangalore after offering prayers.

Sri Lankan President Sirisena visits Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh, offers prayers

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