Venkateswara Swamy temple
Chandrababu Naidu's Rs 260 Crore Vision: Tirumala Temple Replica Rising in Amaravati
Nov 28, 2025 02:01 am CST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has launched an ambitious Rs 260-crore project to create a Tirumala temple replica in Amaravati. The two-phase development includes a seven-storey Rajagopuram, devotional spaces, and comprehensive pilgrim facilities, scheduled for completion within two-and-a-half years. The project aims to establish Amaravati as a significant spiritual center while honoring the 29,000 farmers who contributed land for the capital's development.
Amaravati's Venkateswara Swamy Temple Expansion Project Launched with Rs 260 Crore Investment
Nov 27, 2025 11:18 am CST
The Lord Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Amaravati is undergoing a major expansion with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu laying the foundation stone for the Rs 260 crore project. The two-phase development includes a new Maha Rajagopuram, mandapams, and facilities for pilgrims, reviving plans that were previously halted by the former government.
Tragic Stampede at Venkateswara Temple in Srikakulam Claims Nine Lives: Rescue Efforts and Official Response
Nov 01, 2025 05:37 pm CST
A deadly stampede at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district claimed nine lives on Saturday as devotees rushed to provide emergency assistance. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences, with the PM announcing compensation of Rs 2 lakh for victims' families and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Officials have been directed to ensure proper medical treatment and relief efforts.
Tragic Stampede Claims 9 Lives at Andhra Pradesh's Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple During Ekadashi Celebrations
Nov 01, 2025 05:32 pm CST
Nine devotees, including eight women and a child, died in a tragic stampede at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam during Ekadashi celebrations. The incident, which also injured 17 others, occurred at the privately-managed "Mini Tirupati" temple that had insufficient crowd management and a single entry-exit point. Government officials have ordered an investigation while providing financial assistance to victims' families.
Deadly Stampedes Across India in 2025: From Andhra Temple to Kumbh Mela Tragedies
Nov 01, 2025 04:36 pm CST
A comprehensive look at the series of tragic stampedes that have occurred across India in 2025, including the recent Andhra Pradesh temple incident that claimed nine lives. This article examines five major crowd management disasters at religious gatherings, political rallies, and public celebrations that collectively resulted in over 100 casualties nationwide.