Tirumala TTD Ratha Saptami 2026: Darshan and token restrictions, vahana seva schedule, and key guidelines for devoteesTTD Ratha Saptami 2026: Tirumala is preparing for the Ratha Saptami festival on January 25, 2026, expecting over two lakh devotees. To mana...
23 Jan, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
UP: Two held for posing as fake bouncers at Bankey Bihari Temple, extorted money for VIP darshanIn Mathura, two individuals, Rohit and Lucky alias Chhotu, were apprehended for allegedly posing as bouncers and extorting money from devot...
08 Jun, 2025, 10.27 PM IST
SC calls VIP treatment in temples arbitrary, declines to intervene as it's policy matterThe Supreme Court declined to hear a plea against VIP darshan facilities in temples, labeling it a policy issue for the Centre. Chief Justi...
01 Feb, 2025, 12.36 AM IST
SC refuses to entertain PIL against special treatment for VIPs in templesThe Supreme Court of India declined to hear a PIL challenging the 'VIP darshan' practice in temples, stating it is for society and temple m...
31 Jan, 2025, 01.12 PM IST
Tirupati Ticket Scandal: Andhra MLC Zakia Khanam in hot water for selling VIP passes at 6x priceAndhra Pradesh MLC Zakia Khanam and others face charges for allegedly reselling VIP darshan tickets at Tirumala temple for Rs 65,000 instea...
21 Oct, 2024, 01.02 PM IST
Simran Budharup shares video of harrowing experience at Lalbaugcha Raja, Harsh Goenka highlights 'VIP culture'The Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesha idol in Mumbai, which attracts around 1.5 million devotees daily during Ganesh Chaturthi, has sparked concerns ...
13 Sep, 2024, 02.02 PM IST
Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand govt extends ban on VIP darshan till May 31Uttarakhand govt extends VIP Darshan ban for Char Dham Yatra till May 31 due to surge in pilgrims. Registration mandatory with health guide...
17 May, 2024, 06.54 AM IST
Ram Lalla's Surya Tilak Completed: Watch mesmerising images of sun kissing Lord Ram's forehead in Ayodhya's Ram MandirSurya Tilak: On Ram Navami, Ayodhya's Ram Mandir welcomed devotees for darshan, extending hours to accommodate the rush. Ram Lalla's Surya ...
17 Apr, 2024, 01.11 PM IST
Maharashtra: Trimbakeshwar temple closes VIP darshan for devotees till September 15In view of the large crowd of devotees at the temple during Shravan, all kinds of VIP darshan - barring written correspondence from the cen...
12 Aug, 2023, 06.30 PM IST
New chairman of Tirumala Trust promises to eliminate VIP culture at Tirupati templeBhumana Karunakar Reddy, the new chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), aims to end the VIP culture at the holy temple. He empha...
11 Aug, 2023, 03.15 PM IST
Tirupati Balaji temple announces new rules as waiting time for Darshan touches 40 hoursTirupati Balaji temple has introduced changes for Darshan till June 30 due to the heavy summer rush, according to Tirumala Tirupati Devasth...
26 May, 2023, 12.05 PM IST
People frustrated with VIP culture, especially in temples: Madras HCVIP entry must be restricted only to themselves and their family members, but not the relatives, Justice S M Subramaniam said while hearing...
25 Mar, 2022, 10.36 AM IST
VIP darshan tickets for those giving Rs 10000 to TTD run trustBy submitting the VIP darshan endorsement letter, the devotee has to pay an additional Rs 500 and avail one VIP darshan ticket at a bank's ...
21 Oct, 2019, 10.28 PM IST
Delhi cops take accused to Saibaba's darshan through VIP gate?A Delhi Police team took an accused for a 'darshan' of Saibaba at the famous shrine here through a VIP entrance today.
19 Jan, 2013, 10.44 PM IST
- Madras High Court suggests scrapping special passes to VVIPs in temples
Madras HC suggested either scrapping issuing special passes to VVIPs & VIPs visiting temples in TN or framing clear guidelines for devotees.
12 Jun, 2012, 10.04 PM IST
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board scraps 'VIP darshan' categoriesFacing flak from various quarters, the executive board of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has decided to cancel the categorization...
04 Apr, 2012, 05.14 PM IST
- Apex court grants VIP darshan in Sabarimala
The Supreme Court on Friday granted permission to Sabarimala Ayyappa temple authorities in Kerala to continue with the practice of accordin...
06 Jan, 2007, 01.52 AM IST