Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple
US-Based Indian Devotee Donates Rs 9 Crore for Major Renovation Project at Tirupati Temple
Nov 26, 2025 10:42 pm CST
An Indian-American devotee has donated Rs 9 crore to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for renovating key buildings at the world's richest Hindu shrine. M Ramalinga Raju, who has family ties to former TTD chairmen, made this significant contribution on behalf of his daughter and son-in-law to improve facilities for millions of devotees visiting the sacred Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati.
Tirupati Temple Scandal: Former Board Chief Questioned in Rs 250 Crore Adulterated Ghee Investigation
Nov 12, 2025 08:50 am CST
A Special Investigation Team is questioning former Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Executive Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy regarding the alleged adulteration of ghee used in Tirupati Laddu prasadam. The investigation reveals approximately 68 lakh kilograms of counterfeit ghee valued at Rs 250 crore was supplied over five years, synthesized from palm oil and industrial chemicals instead of milk products.
Andhra Pradesh Stampede Tragedy: Elderly Priest Defends Not Informing Authorities Before Fatal Ekadashi Event
Nov 02, 2025 06:10 pm CST
A tragic stampede at the newly built 'Mini Tirupati' temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district resulted in nine deaths during Ekadashi celebrations. The 94-year-old temple founder, Hari Mukunda Panda, faces criticism for failing to alert authorities about the event, while multiple safety lapses have been identified at the overcrowded religious site that had only one entry-exit point.
Tragedy at Andhra Pradesh's 'Mini Tirupati': 9 Dead in Temple Stampede Due to Inadequate Crowd Management
Nov 01, 2025 07:27 pm CST
A deadly stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh claimed nine lives and injured 15 others during Ekadashi celebrations. The privately-owned temple, known as "Chinna Tirupati," opened just four months ago and lacked proper crowd management for the unexpected rush of 25,000 devotees to a facility designed to accommodate only 3,000 people. Officials cite the narrow single entry-exit point and lack of advance notification to authorities as key factors in the tragedy.
Nine Dead in Srikakulam Temple Stampede: Chief Minister Naidu Blames Temple Authorities for Tragedy
Nov 01, 2025 07:22 pm CST
Nine devotees died in a stampede at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh during Ekadashi celebrations. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu blamed temple authorities for failing to notify police about the expected crowd. The privately-owned temple, known as 'Mini Tirupati,' had ongoing construction with only one entry-exit point. Naidu promised a thorough investigation while opposition leader Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized the government's negligence.
