While KSTDC’s package to Tirupati was paused between January 10 and 19 on account of Vaikunta Ekadashi festival, it was resumed on January 20. Although the Special Darshan package has not been ...

who died in the stampede that took place on January 8 during issuance of Sarva Darshanam tokens in Tirupati on the occasion of Vaikunta Ekadashi. The compensation amount includes Rs 25 lakh and Rs ...

Shattila Ekadashi 2025: Shattila Ekadashi falls on January 25. Devotees seek blessings from Lord Vishnu. Know vrat katha, parana time, and more. Shattila Ekadashi 2025: The auspicious festival of ...

The commission was mandated to inquire into the circumstances that led to the stampede, which resulted in the death of six devotees waiting to collect the tokens for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan.

On Ekadashi day, one should take bath only with water or you can mix gangajal in that water. Devotees should not pluck tulsi leaves on Ekadashi day, they are advised to pluck them a day before.

Donation of Sesame Seeds-One of the key practices of Shattila Ekadashi is the donation of sesame seeds, either to a temple or to the poor. The seeds are believed to have purifying qualities and ...

Ekadashi 2025: In February 2025, both Magha and Phalguna months will coincide, marking the observance of Jaya Ekadashi and Vijaya Ekadashi.The Ekadashi vrat is observed to seek Lord Vishnu’s ...

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam is taking action against 18 employees for engaging in non-Hindu religious activities, offering them voluntary retirement or transfer. Non-compliance may lead to ...

Tirupati monks have begun an indefinite hunger strike against the construction of 'Mumtaz Hotel' near Tirumala Hills, citing ...

Note: Parana (breaking the fast) should ideally be done during Pratahkal (early morning) and only after the end of Hari Vasara (the first quarter of Dwadashi Tithi). Breaking the fast-during ...

Jaya Ekadashi, observed during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) of the Hindu month of Magha, is a highly auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees believe that observing this vrat cleanses ...

The Vaishnava Rama Ekadashi falls during the ‘Krishna Paksha Ekadashi’ (11th day in the dark fortnight of moon) during the ‘Damodara’ month in the Vaishnava calendar. In the Hindu lunar this date ...