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Last Updated: February 26, 2026 | Verified from Official TTD Sources 🔔 LATEST UPDATE (Feb 2026): TTD Senior Citizen Darshan tickets for May 2026 will be released on February 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Book only via the official portal: ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in If you are planning a pilgrimage to Tirumala Venkateswara Temple for yourself or an … Read more
What Is Arunachalam Giri Pradakshina? Arunachalam Giri Pradakshina — also called Girivalam or Giripradakshina — is the sacred practice of circumambulating Arunachala Hill in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. In Sanskrit, Giri means hill and Pradakshina means walking in a clockwise direction around a sacred object. Together, they describe one of the most spiritually profound pilgrimages in … Read more
If you are planning a visit to the Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, knowing the exact temple timings is the single most important thing to get right. The temple does not run on a simple open-all-day schedule — it operates in multiple sessions, each tied to specific poojas and rituals. Arrive between sessions and … Read more
If you are planning a visit to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in 2026, the single most important thing to get right before you go is the temple timings. Miss the opening window, arrive during a pooja break, or show up on a restricted day — and your entire trip is wasted. This … Read more
Planning a visit to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala? One of the most important things to sort before your trip is your stay. Whether you are looking for the temple’s own accommodation facility (Sreepadam Resthouse), a budget lodge near East Fort, a government hotel like KTDC, or a luxury stay in the city … Read more
There is something deeply auspicious about getting married in the divine presence of Lord Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy at Annavaram Temple. Every year, thousands of Hindu couples from across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and beyond choose the sacred Ratnagiri Hill as the venue for their wedding, making Annavaram one of the most popular temple wedding destinations … Read more
For millions of devotees, the dream of visiting Kedarnath Temple is lifelong. But the journey — a steep 16 km trek from Gaurikund at over 3,500 meters above sea level — can be physically demanding, especially for senior citizens, families with young children, or those with health conditions. That’s where the Kedarnath helicopter service becomes … Read more
If witnessing Lord Venkateswara adorned with fragrant floral garlands in the predawn silence of Tirumala is on your spiritual bucket list, Thomala Seva is the experience you must not miss. But with limited tickets, an early 3:30 AM timing, and a monthly lucky dip system, getting a Thomala Seva ticket requires planning, patience, and the … Read more
Want to participate in the sacred Sri Srinivasa Divyanugraha Visesha Homam at Saptha Gau Pradhakshina Shala, Alipiri in March 2026? The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has officially announced that tickets for March 2026 will be available for online booking starting 25 February 2026 at 10:00 AM IST. What Is Sri Srinivasa Divyanugraha Visesha Homam? The … Read more
Planning to visit Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple in Tiruchanoor in March 2026? The TTD has officially announced that Special Entry Darshan tickets at Rs. 200 for March 2026 will be available for online booking starting 24 February 2026 at 10:00 AM IST. Read this complete guide to know everything about the temple, how to book … Read more
