Protests of the united AP supporters July 31, 2013 15:40
The agitators of United Andhra movement made their protests in an intensified manner at Tirupati. After shouting slogans against the Congress party, Sonia Gandhi and Seemandhra leaders for the failure in keeping the State united, they torched a vehicle parked at the Tirupati Bus Stand. Fire fighting personnel on coming to know about the incident rushed to the spot. Police reached the place of incident and beefed up security arrangements at the bus stand. (AW-SriJa)
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Managudi Wall Posters July 26, 2013 17:52
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanm Chairman Kanumuri Bapiraju released “Managudi” wall posters at Annamayya Bhawan. The Managudi program taken up by TTD joining hands with the Endowments department in which ten thousand temples will be cleaned. He said that the program will commence on the Sravana Pournami the 21 August. As there will be good devotional programs on that day, the Chairman appeals, the devotees in large numbers are requested to attend the program and make it successful. Prasadams, kumkum, holy thread, turmeric, devotional books and CDs will be sent to all those temples from Tirupati for distribution on that day. (AW-SriJa)
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Annual Brahmotsavams on Tirumala July 25, 2013 14:35
The program of annual Brahmotsavams for Venkateswara Swamy was decided by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati. As extensive arrangements will have to be made for the Devotees that throng in those days, holding f Brahmotsavams are to be decided in advance so that ample of time will be left for the arrangements to be made for the smooth operation on the temple hills of Tirumala. TTD Officer met in Annamayya Bhawan to take a decision on Brahmotsavams, agreed upon starting the program on 5th October to go on till 13th. The program will start on 5th October with Dhwajarohanam will end with Chakra Snanam on 13th. Garuda Seva will be performed on 9th and Ratha Utsavam on 10th. This time the speciality in Brahmotsavams is opening of new golden chariot work of which is underway. As the old golden chariod became old enough to lose its charm, on devotees’ demand the TTD is making another golden chariot remodeling the silver one with a gold coating on it. (AW-SriJa)
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Woman Sarpanch contestant assaulted July 17, 2013 14:58
An SC woman contestant for the reserved post of Sarpanch in Chaganam Rajupalem in Saidapuram Mandal was sexually assaulted by the Congress party men. The woman candidate for the Panchayat polls was the only contestant for the post of Sarpanch and is expected to get the official declaration for her unanimous win after the time is up today at 3.00 for the withdrawal of the nominations. She belongs to YSRC party. When she did not care for the threats of some local Congress party leaders, she was sexually assaulted to intimidate and discourage her from supporting YSRCP. Watching their movements, her grandson ran out to get help but before he returned the miscreants subjected her to insults and sexual assaults. (AW-SriJa)
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Tirumala Wishesh: Moderate rush at Vaikuntam queue complex February 28, 2013 10:35
Om Namo Padmanabhaya Namah Good morning friends, welcome to Tirumala Wishesh, your daily source of complete information on timings at Tirumala, rush and even the availability of rooms on the holy seven hills. The rush at Tirumala today is moderate itself. In fact, compared to Wednesday, the rush today is low. So, go through the timings taken for seeking blessings of Lord Sri Venkateshwara Swamy. It is taking five hours for entering sanctum sanctorum through Sarva Darshanam For Pratyeka Pravesha Darshanam, it's taking three hours To those taking pedestrian path to Tirumala, it's taking two hours (Divya Darshanam) Those who have Sudarshan tokens needn't worry about time as it would usually take not more than two hours on any time to seek blessings of Tirupati Balaji. On Wednesday, over 50,000 devotees thronged Vaikuntam queue complex and had glimpse of the deity. That's all for today friends. Have a great darshan of Srivaru. Catch you all tomorrow! (AW Phani)
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Tirumala Wishesh: 26 compartments filled with devotees February 19, 2013 10:36
February 19 Heavy rush has been reported at Tirumala today too. In fact, all the 26 queue compartments are filled with devotees. For special darshan (Rs.300), it's taking around five hours to enter sanctum sanctorum while it's taking 13 hours to seek blessings of Lord. The reports said that many devotees thronged Tirumala temple on Saturday morning on the eve of Ratha Sapthami (the birthday of Surya Bhagawan). However, many devotees couldn't get a chance to have a glimpse of the deity due to heavy rush although they got a chance to see Sri Malayappa Swamy's procession in madaveedhulu (streets encircling the shrine). So, all those devotees who didn't have darshan stayed back and are taking blessings of the deity. Today, being Tuesday, the special darshan would reportedly be only till afternoon. Andhra Wishesh brings you day to day updates on Tirumala. So, those wishing to know seva timings and rush at Tirumala will get the timely updated information here. Do visit this space daily morning for Tirumala updates. (AW Phani)
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Tirumala updates: Ratha Sapthami to be celebrated with much pomp February 16, 2013 14:45
Ratha Sapthami would be celebrated with much pomp and geity at Tirumala tomorrow on the eve of birth of Surya Bhagwan (Sun God). At Tirumala, Ratha Sapthami would be celebrated grandly every year wherein Sri Malayappa Swamy (utsav deities) would adorn all the seven chariots and move in tiru madaveedulu (the streets encircling sanctum sanctorum). Since Sri Varu would be moving on all vehicles on one day, this particular day in Tirumala is often referred to as one day Brahmotsavam. On the eve of Ratha Sapthami, all arjitha sevas (daily and weekly rituals on main deity) would be conducted in ekantham while other sevas such as unjal seva, vasanthotsavam, kalyanam have been cancelled. Arrangements: Arrangements are in place to ensure that no inconvenience takes place to the pilgrims. Drinking water taps have been arranged near the gallaries at mada veedulu. All the streets in Tirumala have been illuminated beautifully. Andhra Wishesh would be giving a comprehensive coverage on Ratha Sapthami at Tirumala tomorrow. So, do visit this space on Sunday. (AW Phani)
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1000 weddings at Tirumala in 1 day February 15, 2013 12:58
Andhra Wishesh has throwing focus on the magnitude of marriages and the amount spent on them in the last three days—February 13, 14 and 15th. While people went ahead and spent in dozens of lakhs over their wedding ceremony, not to forget some of them who think that getting married at the feet of Lord Sri Venkateshwara Swamy is a bliss. Therefore, good amount of people even entered into the wedlock in a low key affair but the number was, however, big. If we have to go by the reports, at least 1000 weddings were solemnized at Tirumala temple till last midnight . In fact, since the space where marriages would be performed was not sufficient, some couples were solemnized the wedding in the open space beside the kalyana mandapams. All cottages and mutts were completely occupied by the marriage parties. For the past three days, Tirumala was almost occupied by newly wedded couple or by brides and grooms. In order to avoid jostling among couples who wish to seek blessings of deity after weddings, a separate queue line was arranged. India might be a rich country and people might spend over 25 lakh rupees on their weddings but it's a good sign that how many people still believe that it's now high profile marriage that matters but the marriage that's performed at the feet of Lord Sri Venkateshwara Swamy. At the end it's how satisfied and contended the couple are with the marriage and now how lavishly they celebrated the event. (AW Phani)
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200 Tamils arrested February 08, 2013 12:15
Tension is still prevailing in Tirupati in the wake of Sri Lanka president Mahenda Rajapakse's arrival.A large number of Tamils, who were at Alipiri gate, to protest the arrival of Rajapakse were taken into the custody by the police. MDMK leader Vaiko has also said that his party activists would obstruct Rajapakse from reaching Tirumala. Whether this issue can be seen from a political angle or not, obstructing a person from reaching God's abode is something not welcoming. Had he been on a visit to some other place on some other occasion, none would have actually raised eye brows, but Rajapakse was heading to seek blessings of Lord Balaji at Tirumala. Anyway, Congress sarkar in the state is obviously looking at the issue as law and order problem and that's the reason over 200 Tamils were taken into the custody. Whether they would be produced in the court and sent back to Tamil Nadu is a big question. (AW Phani)
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TTD's new rule: Vermilion on forehead mandatory November 06, 2012 18:50
Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams (TTD) came out with a new rule for its employees. The devastanam officials decided that all the employees will be allowed to enter into the office only when they put vermilion (tilak) on their forehead. This new rule would be started in Kartheekamasam. It is known that Karthikamasam (a month in the lunar calendar) starts the day after Diwali festival and ends after 30 days. This particular month has been considered as auspicious by those who have been following Sanatana Dharma (the eternal law or Hinduism). The TTD officials have said that they are going to make it mandatory. In case the vermilion on the forehead gets erased while traveling from home to office, then the employee can put vermilion outside the office for which the arrangements will be made, said officials. This new rule has been receiving mixed responses. However, many people welcomed this rule. (Video source: TV9) (AW Phani)
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Tirumala: Pavithrotsavams from July 29 July 20, 2012 12:08
The three-day-annual rituals, Pavithrothsavams at Tirumala temple, are scheduled to take place from July 29. Notably, every year, in the month of Shravana masam (holy season of Hindus), these rituals will take place. The rituals would begin with Ankurarpanam at Vasanthamantapam on temple premises and would conclude with Purnahuthi. There were evidences that these three-day-annual festival were followed before 1464 A.D. The rituals were, however, not performed after that for unknown reasons and restarted in 1962. Since then, Pavithrothsavams have been performed at Tirumala temple. (AW Phani)
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Bypoll in Andhra Pradesh due to selfishness of 1 individual: Azad June 09, 2012 16:22
Union Minister of Health and in charge of Party Affairs in Andhra Pradesh Ghulam Nabi Azad said the by-election for 18 assembly and one Lok Sabha seats on June 12 was being held due to the 'selfishness' of one individual. However, he did not name YSR Congress Party President Y S JaganMohan Reddy. Addressing an election meeting at Municipal Grounds for Tirupati Assembly constituency, the vacancy caused due to the actor-turned political K Chiranjeevi becoming Rajya Sabha Member from Congress, Mr Azad said the by-election in Andhra Pradesh was not at all necessary. He questioned Jagan on how he accumulated assets worth crores of rupees and informed the gathering that he had constructed palatial residences at Hyderabad and in Bangalore after earning money illegally. On Jagan being jailed in the disproportionate assets case, Mr Azad cited examples of former Union Telecom Minister A Raja who was jailed in the 2G spectrum scam, former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddurappa who resigned after facing allegations of corruption and former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi who was jailed in the Common Wealth Games scam. The Union Minister said the Congress Party was not responsible for Jagan being in Jail and added the CBI was investigating the illegal assets case on the directions of Andhra Pradesh High Court. He reminded that the Congress Party had made Jagan's father Y S Rajasekhara Reddy Chief Minister twice. "I had strove to develop the temple town of Tirupati being a Union Minister," Mr Azad said, adding that the Centre had allocated Rs 60 crore for the development of SVIMS here. He appealed to the electorate to elect the Congress Party candidates by voting in their favour in the hustings.
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