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.
APCPDCL disconnected electricity at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada for unpaid bills of ₹3.08 crore, but restored supply after talks; temple used generators for essentials.
Srisailam Devasthanam posted its highest-ever daily revenue of ₹1.47 crore on December 26, boosted by holiday crowds and strong online bookings. This marks a milestone for digital services at the iconic Jyotirlinga shrine in Andhra Pradesh.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams appeals to pilgrims to follow their exact date and time slots during the upcoming Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan to ensure smooth crowd flow and peaceful experience.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced plans for a Vajpayee Memorial Park in Amaravati to honour former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's legacy of good governance.
Eluru officials plan a vibrant two-day Kolleru Utsavam to showcase peak-season migratory birds at the famed lake sanctuary. The district collector has ordered facilities like boating and binoculars for easy access.
