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Extra laddus for women offering hair TV9 AP
Are women offering hair at Tirumala more deserving than their male counterparts? The TTD has plans to offer extra laddus to women devotees who offer their hair at Tirumala. But their male counterparts who go under the barber's knife won't be similarly blessed....2:16
Beware of Fb 'accounts' of Tirumala TV9 AP
Is there a Facebook account of Lord Venkateswara? Does the TTD have a Facebook account? None, says the TTD which has found several online and social networking sites that look as if they are directly, if not one way, related to Tirumala. Some of the pages are ...3:16
Tirumala priests resist retirement at 65 TV9 AP
Rules framed in October last year setting the retirement age of 'archakas' or priests at Tirumala have been opposed by a few priests who have crossed the age limit of 65. These priests are refusing to give proof of their date of birth to the TTD for verificati...2:39
TTD releases its budget for 2013-14 TV9 AP
The Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam's Planning Commission released its budget of Rs 2248 Crores for the year 2013-14 which is significantly higher than last year's budget. The commission has set apart Rs 1 crore specifically for the protection of devotees and r...2:36
Brahmotsavam at Kalyana Venkateswara temple TV9 AP
The nine-day Brahmotsavam at the Srinivas Mangapuri's Kalyana Venkateswara temple began last night with the traditional poojas.9:32
Storm over Lord's images on Swiss watches TV9 AP
The TTD's move to allow a Swiss company to use images of Lord Venkateswara on the dial of watches being manufactured by the company has come in for criticism. But TTD says such images are already being used by various commercial groups and that the Swiss compa...2:40
TTD to earn revenues on Swiss watches TV9 AP
Lord Venkateswara's images would adorn limited edition watches that are being manufactured by Swiss watch company Centurion. The TTD hopes to earn revenue on allowing Centurion to use the Lord's image on the watch dial. But the move has been opposed by many wh...10:45
Swiss watches with Lord's images TV9 AP
A Swiss watch manufacturing company has come up with a proposal to use the images of Lord Venkateswara in a select 333 edition diamond-studded watches collection. It has approached the TTD which has granted permission. Each watch would cost several crores of r...7:45
Sri Lanka Prez at Tirupati | Protests by Tamils TV9 AP
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa is arriving at Tirupati for a darshan of Lord Venkateswara. He will land today evening at Renigunta, spend the night there, and have darshan in the morning. But Tamil groups have opposed the visit and threaten to disrupt ...13:00
Misuse of accomadation at Tirumala mutt TV9 AP
The accommodation built at the famous Hathiramji mutt at Tirumala is being let out illegally by a tout for marriages. The tout was caught on hidden camera, casually spilling the beans on the activity, the role of the chief mahant of the Mutt, and how he landed...3:21
Arrangements at Tirumala for new year TV9 AP
Many devotees plan to bring in the year on the hill stop shrine of Tirumala and away from dancing and singing. For the thousands who come to Tirumala, the TTD has issued guidelines for general darshan, VIP darshan and other timings. VIP darshan will be allowed...10:25
TTD short-changing devotees: Swarupanand TV9 AP
The TTD has come in for criticism from Sharda Peeth Swami Swarupanand Saraswati for its decision to open the Vaikunth gate at the Tirumla temple for a group of VIPs before its schedule time. Saraswati says the ritual opening ahead of its time was like cheating...12:22
TTD's e-counters vs ordinary pilgrims | Debate TV9 AP
There are devotees who come all the way from distant places, a substantial number walking up the hill and waiting in queues, sometimes for as long as 15-20 hours for a darshan of Lord Venkateswara. Then there are devotees who book arjitha seva tickets at e-cou...18:55
They waited all night for Tirumala Ekadasi tickets TV9 AP
TTD had announced tickets for the special darshan at Tirumala during the Dwadasi and Ekadasi. Since VIP darshan had been cancelled for these two days, devotees had been queuing outside the TTD ticket counter in Hyderabad's Himayatnagar since yesterday evening....1:42
Bring ID cards for Ekadasi at Tirumala TV9 AP
The Vaikunth Ekadasi darshan and Dwadasi darshan will take place on the Tirumala hills on December 23 and 24. The TTD says even ordinary devotees can have 'laghu' darshan on these days. It has also asked those seeking VIP darshan to bring ID cards, and not to ...9:06
TTD mulls dress code for devotees TV9 AP
The dust has just about settled down on the dress code for employees of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. Now, it plans to take the issue of what should be worn inside the premises of the temple a little bit further. The TTD is now proposing a dress code for...18:55
Illogical arrangements mar Srivari darshan TV9 AP
80 feet. That is the distance from which ordinary devotees have darshan of Lord Vekateswara. And that too the view is across two halls or mandapams that are poorly lighted and the statue that is lighted with just natural lamps. If you are an VVIP or a person w...2:32
TTD chairman Bapiraju's devotion spills over TV9 AP
This year's Srivari Bhrahmotsavam was made even more memorable by the TTD chairman Kanumuri Bapiraju. He danced with gay abandon during the Brahmotsavam procession at Tirumala. His devotion and child-like enthusiasm enthralled everyone. His even managed to coe...0:46
'Never issued reccomendation for Tirumala darshan' TV9 AP
I have come to know that seva tickets for darshan at Tirumala are being sold in black, says endowments ministers C Ramachandraiah. The minister also supported the TTD protecting the Vakulamatha temple in Chittoor district.5:14
Satya Sai scarfs at Tirumala infringe rules? TV9 AP
Even a vehicle, that has symbols inside or outside it, that represent any other religion than Hinduism, are not allowed to pass the ghat road to Tirumala. But a few devotees wore a scarf with designs/symbols of all religions, that is the motto of the 'dharma' ...3:34
Navratri Brahmotsavam begins at Tirumala TV9 AP
The Navaratri Brahmotsavam has begun on the Tirumala hills. This a part of the Live telecast of the early morning procession around the streets of Tirumala.2:04
Devotee donates 1.15 cr gold statues to Balaji India TV
An unknown devotee has donated three statues of gold into the 'hundi' of Lord Balaji at Tirumala. The statues were donated on Septepmber 28 but were kept secret till today. The biggest statue is of Lord Venkatesh and it is studded with 551 rubies, 187 emeralds...2:14
Unknown devotee offers Rs 1.27 cr worth jewelery TV9 AP
When the staff at Lord Venkateswara's 'hundi' were enumerating the donation made by devotees, they found packed into fine jewel boxes lined with satin, statues and ornaments made from gold. The donation was anonymous. The total weight came upto 2.57 Kg, whose ...22:54
Secret behind Lord Venkateswara's statue TV9 AP
The statue of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala is said to be more than a 1000 years old. Everyday a paste of 'Paccha karpooram' is applied on the statue. This is a thick paste and has some reactive chemicals whose application on other statues results in degradati...4:18
TTD fails to stir on Vakulamatha temple TV9 AP
Despite court orders, the TTD has failed to initiate action on saving the Vakulamatha temple from the being destroyed by mining. The Vakulamatha temple in Chittoor district stands on a hillock whose sides have been mined away for granite. Vakulamatha is consid...21:35
Dollar Seshadri opens up to media TV9 AP
He has served at the Tirumala hills for over 45 years now. He has been a powerful presence in the sanctum sanctorum of the Lord Venkateswara. Now this man, at the centre of several allegations, who was once the most sought after man for VIPs arriving for darsh...20:25
Are we neglecting Tirumula's sanctity? TV9 AP
The Lord Vakulamatha temple is small temple that is 600 years old and situated on the top of a hill whose sides have been mined away. This temple is dedicated to the foster mother of Lord Venkateshwara. Is the TTD neglecting this temple just because it is not ...4:49
Temple of Venkateshwara's mother lies forlorn TV9 AP
The temple of Vakulamatha, about 600 years old, stands forlorn and dilapidated on a hillock whose base had been quarried away for granite. Vakulamatha is the foster mother of Lord Venkateshwara, but the TTD says it can't help in the protection and renovation o...2:10
Disappointed Rayapati to leave Cong? TV9 AP
He was, he believed, the most qualified candidate and the front runner for the post of TTD chairman. He missed it last time, and with Kanumuri Bapiraju getting an extension, MP Rayapati Sambasiva Rai is a deeply disappointed man. His followers now want him to ...2:37
Bapiraju reappointed TTD chairman TV9 AP
Kanumuri Bapiraju has been elected as the chairman of TTD for the second time along with three MLAs. Bapiraju gained popularity for getting the maximum VIP darshans done at Tirumala. Rival for the post Rayapati Sambasiva Rao is known to be heart-broken after h...2:53
Locals vs non-locals issue at Tirumala TV9 AP
Every Tuesday each month, locals of Tirupati will get free darshan of Tirumala. This is the parting gift of the outgoing chairman of TTD, Kanumuri Bapiraju. This has been welcomed by locals, but what about those visiting from outside? Are they not devotees? Wi...3:51
Special protection to Tirumala TV9 AP
A 100-member strong team of the Andhra Pradesh Special Protection Force is being stationed at the Alipiri gate, in addition to the private security guards. This follows the reports of the Dr Subramaniam and Dr Anjaneyulu committee report.2:00
He slips in through VVIP gate TV9 AP
An devotee from Tamil Nadu, seen wearing a red shirt, managed to slip in through the VVIP 'mahadwar' gate at the Tirumala temple. He just kept following the EO of the temple and managed to enter unobstructed right upto the 'dhwaja stambham'. All this was captu...6:51
Cottages on Tirumala starved of water TV9 AP
The TTD is supplying water by tankers to cottages on Tirumala. But most cottages report dried up taps. The delayed rains have seen dried up reservoirs from which water is pumped to the hills. The TTD blames the forest department for blocking its project to bui...36:37
Are AP politicians encouraging conversion? TV9 AP
Are politicians in Andhra Pradesh encouraging conversion for their ow selfish ends. Are some politicians and political parties are taking up the cause of Christianity. Is politics has mixed into religion. Recent examples of conversion from Hinduism with lure o...27:54
Tirumala as exclusive Hindu zone: TV9 Discussion TV9 AP
Non-Hindus are not allowed to preach at the Tirumala hills. If they have faith in Lord Venkateswara and want to have a darshan, they have to sign a declaration affirming their faith. But how right is it to maintain such restrictions on other faiths at Tirumal...2:21
Warning issued to Ramana Deekshitulu TV9 AP
Chief priest of the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam, Ramana Deekshitulu, has been issued a warning by the TTD for going out of his way to attend to cricketer Ravi Shastri and Gautam Singhania when they visited Tirumala for darshan. On being asked why he was at ...3:17
Deekshitulu in trouble over Ravi Shashtri TV9 AP
Ramana Deekshitulu, the chief priest at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, has courted controversy again. In what amounts going out of his way to please a VIP, and of dereliction of duty, he was found receiving cricketer Ravi Shashtri and Raymonds scion Gaut...7:25
Three TTD employees preaching other faiths TV9 AP
Sensational news from the Tirumala hills. Three people, employees of the TTD themselves and living in the New F Type quarters, were caught preaching other faiths at the Tirumala temple. But TTD is now forthcoming on the issue despite its vigilance department h...4:26
No bookings at Tirumala for 3 months TV9 AP
This is something that should interest you because in case you plan to visit Tirumala as often as you can, the TTD has certain plans for you. The plans are to ration the visit of devotees to the temple. For example if you have booked a room at Tirumala, then f...10:36
Got money? Ask barbers at Tirumala TV9 AP
Barbers at Tirumala temple demand money from devotees for shaving their heads. This despite shaving being free at kalyana katta and CCTV cameras being installed at all the places where devotees offer hair. Who is at fault- the barbers who demand money, or the ...17:58
Rs 30 cr expenditure in just one day at Tirumala TV9 AP
On July 2, the TTD has planned a grand event: celebrating Lord Venkateswara's birthday. The cost of just one day's celebrations has been put at Rs 30 crore. At a time when ordinary pilgrims face shortage of accommodation and even drinking water, and hundreds o...4:17
Pooja material in one hand, bucket in the other TV9 AP
Devotees at Tirumala who usually carry pooja material and laddu packets, are now carrying buckets to search for water. Such is the water crisis at the Tirumala hills. Most dams and reservoirs that supply water to Tirumala have dried up. Devotees are angry at ...9:37
Will TTD allow Dollar Sheshadri to return? TV9 AP
It was once said- even the God did not move if Dollar Sheshadri wasn't around. Will Dollar Seshadri now return to his previous position at Tirumala. Will this man, infamous for the missing dollars from Tirumala temple's treasury, be given back his post of OSD,...1:04
TTD guard selections: 70 posts, 4000 hopefuls TV9 AP
The selections for guards for Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams offices saw confusion and hungama, with nearly 4000 hopefuls turning out for the 70 jobs available. The huge turnout surprised the TTD which was unprepared to deal with such large numbers, resulting...3:54
Water taps run dry on Tirumala hills TV9 AP
Shortage of stored water in the reservoirs that supply water to Tirumala has lead to a severe water problem on the Tirumala hills. Most devotees who want to take a bath before 'darshan' find that water taps run dry.1:13
TTD earns whopping Rs 100 cr from sale of hair TV9 AP
The Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams has earned Rs 100 cr this season from the sale of hair donated by devotees at the temple. The hair donated at kalyana katta is washed and graded according to six grades, with grade already auctioned out. The second grade is ...3:57
300 barbers to ease queues for head tonsuring TV9 AP
As a pilgrim to Tirumala, you may have noticed the long queues at kalyana katta, where devotees offer their hair. Sometimes the wait is as long as eight hours. To ease this situation, the TTD has finally decided to appoint 300 more staff at the kalyana katta. ...1:30
TTD EO Subramanyam gets bail, hearing on July 9 TV9 AP
LV Subramanyam, Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, apeared before the CBI special court as part of summons issued to him. Subramanyam appeared before the CBI court in the Emaar land scam case where he is an accused. He was granted bail and th...1:12
TTD's EO Subramanyam before CBI court TV9 AP
LV Subramanyam, Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, apeared before the CBI special court as part of trials rested to the Emaar land scam. The CBI court has earlier issued summons to LV Subramanyam. The other accused in the case are Koneru Prasa...3:41
VVS Lakshman volunteers at Tirumala TV9 AP
Cricketer VVS Lakshman, Justice Madan B Lokur of the Supreme Court, Ananta Koti Raj and other volunteers to feed pilgrims at Tirumala temple.3:56
Vigilance raid on laddu counter at Tirumala TV9 AP
The TTD's Vigilance Department raid the laddu counter at Tirumala's Vaikuntham Complex and find unaccounted cash.22:27
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Sonia didn't sign declaration too: Karunakar Reddy TV9 AP
Ex-TTD chairman and YSR Congress party leader B Karunakar Reddy says that even Sonia Gandhi did not sign the declaration form when she visited Tirumala temple.8:08
Jagan doesn't sign form for Tirumala darshan TV9 AP
YSR Congress chief Jagan Mohan Reddy's entry into the Tirumala temple, without signing the customary declaration form has created a controversy.1:55
Day 2 of Padmavathi Parinayam, Tirumala TV9 AP
Watch second-day rituals of the three-day Padmavathi Parinayam at Tirumala.12:42
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Tirumala Kalyantosavam in California from April 28 TV9 AP
The dates for Tirumala Kalyanotsavam have been announced and the first event is scheduled to take place on the 28th of April in California, US.28:25
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Tirumala's smoke-filled kitchens to be modernised TV9 AP
Faced with health and hygiene problems arising out of Tirumla temple's smoke-filled kitchens, the TTD has decided on a modernisation programme.11:38
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Have marriages in Tirumala become a business? TV9 AP
In this TV9 special, watch how Mutts and other religious bodies are trying to encash on the huge demand for couples wanting to get married on the Tirumala hills.3:24
DK Audikesvulu invited to rejoin TDP? TV9 AP
Businessman DK Audikesvulu is reportedly being invited to rejoin TDP as part of the effort to strengthen the party in Chittoor district.1:46
Renigunta police seize four tonnes of Red Sanders TV9 AP
Tirumala forests have become the favourite hunting ground for smugglers who cut Red Sanders trees and sell them across the border to markets in Tamil Nadu.31:43
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Swarnamayam project will damage Tirumala temple TV9 AP
If the Swarnamayam project is revived, if murmurs from the TTD's top hierarchy are to be believed, then it may cause untold damage to the historic structure of the Tirumala temple.25:09
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No more VIP Darshan at Tirumala TV9 AP
TTD has scrapped the three categories for VIP darshan at Tirumala, a move that comes as major relief for ordinary devotees, who have had to wait for hours whenever a VIP was allowed darshan.22:21
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Srivari Kalyanotsavam now in US and China TV9 AP
Starting April 26th, TTD will hold the Srivari Kalyanotsavam across US and China. TTD has also announced grants for the Pasupatinath temple in Nepal.2:19
TTD in dilemma over gold that has no takers TV9 AP
TTD is facing a dilemma over what to do with the gold that it wants to return to devotees - who had donated it for its Swarnamayam gold-plating project - whose addresses have turned out to be bogus.1:28
Record gold donations at Tirumala hundi TV9 AP
It is raining money and gold in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. The Lord of the Seven Hills has received over 230 kgs of gold, breaking its own record.9:52
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