Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan will kick off Sankranti festivities in Andhra Pradesh with a high-profile visit to Kakinada district on January 9, blending cultural joy with development announcements.
Andhra Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan laid the foundation stone for a 96-room choultry and Deeksha Viramana Mandapam at Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy temple in Telangana.
TTD plans to use virtual and augmented reality to showcase the cultural and architectural importance of its local and affiliated temples across Andhra Pradesh.
AI-powered command centre at Tirumala has cut waiting times to 1.5–4 hours during peak Vaikuntha Ekadasi crowds, delivering smooth, incident-free darshan for tens of thousands.
Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu called Telugu more than a language it's the heart of culture and daily living. He spoke at the third World Telugu Conference near Amaravati, urging preservation amid modern shifts.
Thousands flocked to Tirumala on December 31 for sacred Vaikunta Dwara Darshan at Lord Venkateswara temple, part of a 10-day event drawing over 1.7 lakh token holders in the opening days.
Hundreds flocked to the ancient Ahobilam Narasimha temple in Andhra Pradesh on Mukkoti Ekadasi, seeking blessings through special darshan as the sacred Vaikuntha gate opened.
A short power outage hit Vijayawada's iconic Kanaka Durga temple due to poor inter-departmental coordination. Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar called it a minor lapse, not a system failure, and promised strict action to avoid repeats.
On December 30, 2025, the sacred Vaikuntha Dwaram at Tirumala's Venkateswara temple opened at dawn for Vaikuntha Ekadasi, drawing thousands for blessed darshan amid floral splendor and chants. TTD ensured smooth access for pilgrims seeking spiritual merit.
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana devotees claimed the largest share of coveted tokens for December 30 Vaikuntha Ekadasi darshan at Tirumala, thanks to high engagement with TTD's new e-dip system. Over 1.4 lakh tokens went to Telugu states combined.
The Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam launches free sparsha darshan for local Chenchu tribals starting December 30, 2025 Vaikunta Ekadasi, honouring their deep cultural ties to the shrine.
The seventh Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan wrapped up today at National Sanskrit University in Tirupati, blending ancient Indian knowledge with modern science for sustainable progress. Dignitaries released a souvenir marking the event's success.
