Vaikunta Ekadasi is a holy day in Hindu tradition where devotees believe the gates of heaven (Vaikuntam) open for all souls. At Tirumala temple, this day is very special because the Vaikunta Dwaram or Uttara Dwaram is opened for darshan. This only happens once in a year and thousands of people come to Tirumala to … Read more
TTD Teppotsavam is a beautiful 5-day float festival organized by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) every year in March. It’s done to honor Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy, his consorts, and other divine figures. The idols are taken around the temple tank (Swami Pushkarini) in a well-decorated float every evening. It looks very peaceful and divine, … Read more
The TTD Cottage Donor Scheme is a unique donation plan started by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for devotees who want to contribute towards building or maintaining guest houses and choultries in Tirumala and Tirupati. In return for the donation, donors get special benefits like free accommodation, darshan privileges, and recognition from TTD. This scheme is very … Read more
This darshan is called special entry darshan but most people call it ₹300 darshan because of its price. it was started by ttd to help devotees who want quicker darshan compared to free lines. it saves time and gives peaceful darshan of lord balaji in free darshan you may wait 12 hours or more but … Read more
₹500 darshan is also called special entry under virtual seva category by ttd and it is higher premium than ₹300 ticket. it was introduced so devotees who want smoother darshan with less waiting can book in advance and avoid long free queue lines it gives faster access, organized seating, and you still get to have … Read more
Senior citizen darshan is a facility provided by TTD for people who are aged 65 years and above. This darshan is specially made so that old people can get the blessings of Lord Venkateswara without much walking or standing in queue. It is held daily in two batches and there is proper seating and help … Read more
Ekantha Seva is the last and final seva of the day in Tirumala temple offered to Lord Venkateswara. It is performed every night when the temple is getting closed. In this seva the Lord is put to rest after the entire day of pujas darshan and rituals. The main deity is offered milk fruits and … Read more
The Chamundeshwari Temple is available on top of Chamundi Hills, 13 kilometers from Mysuru city in Karnataka, India. It is a special place for Hindus, named after Goddess Chamundeshwari, a strong form of Shakti. People believe she killed the demon Mahishasura here long ago. The temple is one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas, where … Read more
