An annual food offering thrown over the temple gopuram to mark a special day in the harvest festival. The Kakapudi or Kaka Bali is a distinctive annual ritual performed at the Srivari Temple in Tirumala. Unlike many other sevas...
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has launched a new, convenient system to manage the footwear of millions of pilgrims visiting the holy shrine. Taking inspiration from efficient airport luggage systems, TTD has introduced dedicated QR code-based...
The annual 10-day Vaikuntha Dwaram Darshan at Tirumala, held from December 30, 2025, to January 8, 2026, has concluded with record-breaking numbers and overwhelmingly positive feedback from pilgrims. An official review meeting led by...
Tirumala Rathasapthami 2026, on Sunday, January 25th, marks Surya Bhagavan turning his chariot northward and is celebrated as his birthday, Surya Jayanti. At Tirumala, this manifests as a spectacular one-day Brahmotsavam where Lord Malayappa...
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is making it easier to book Srivani Trust tickets. From January 9, devotees can book their tickets online for the first time. This is a trial run of the new system....
Tirumala Brahmotsavam 2026 is the most important and grandest festival celebrated at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati. It lasts for nine days, usually in September or October. During this time, the temple comes...
Every full moon day (Pournami), Tirumala temple comes alive with one of its most spectacular processions – the Pournami Garuda Seva. Lord Malayappa Swamy mounted on the majestic Garuda Vahanam is taken in a...
Every year, the release of TTD Calendars and Diaries creates a wave of excitement among devotees of Lord Venkateswara. These publications are not just about dates—they represent tradition, devotion, and daily spiritual discipline. As...
Finally, some wonderful news for our elderly devotees and differently-abled pilgrims! TTD has announced the special quota booking for March 2026, specifically designed to make your Tirumala darshan experience comfortable and hassle-free. If you...
Big news for all Tirumala devotees! The TTD has just announced the opening of March 2026 online seva and darshan bookings, and if you’re planning to participate in any of the sacred rituals next...
