Eid reflects Hyderabad’s soul—vibrant and harmonious. As families exchanged sweets and embraces, the city’s festive spirit shone brightly, blending tradition with modernity on this auspicious day.
Saturn’s influence suggests a turbulent start, with societal divisions and environmental crises testing resolve. Personal and collective patience will be vital.
Mid-Year Hope: Jupiter’s benevolent shift in May signals a turning point. Acts of kindness, spiritual renewal, and global cooperation—mirrored in individual efforts like those recommended for zodiac signs—pave the way for harmony.
TTD aims to construct temples both across India and globally, funded by donations from the Srivani Trust and a new trust to be established. A special committee will safeguard Lord Venkateswara’s assets and work towards resolving pending legal cases related to these properties. Non-Hindu employees in TTD will be removed, and temples will be constructed in all Indian state capitals. Several Chief Ministers have already approved this initiative. The board decided to reconstruct stalled temples in Andhra Pradesh.
The festival, held every 12 years, holds special significance this year due to a rare celestial alignment that occurs once every 144 years. This unique cosmic event provided an exceptional opportunity for spiritual renewal and a deeper connection with the divine. The convergence of the Maha Kumbh with Maha Shivratri further amplified its spiritual impact, with devotees believing that taking a dip during this period cleanses sins from multiple lifetimes and brings one closer to moksha (liberation).
According to the Moinabad police, the attackers were associated with a group called the ‘Society of Rama Rajya’ and demanded financial support from the priest. When Rangarajan refused, the group allegedly manhandled him and threatened him with dire consequences. The priest’s son, who tried to intervene, was also attacked.
The earth is changing its breath.” Drawing a sacred symbol with ashes, he added, “When the river changes its course, cities built along its banks are starkly reminded that their foundations rest on borrowed land. The next four years will profoundly shape humanity’s understanding of permanence and the illusion of the eternal.”
Traditions are a profound reflection of Rama’s epic journey, from his exile in Ayodhya to his search for Sita, from forming alliances with Hanuman and Sugreeva to his triumphant return from Lanka. Celebrating Mukkoti Ekadasi at Bhadrachalam is a poignant reenactment of his path, gracefully merging devotion with historical reverence on the hallowed ground he once treaded.
Konda Vijaykumar, the joint secretary of the Telangana Olympic Association, drew all eyes at Tirumala on Tuesday. Draped in a staggering 5 kg of gold ornaments, the Hyderabad-based devotee stunned fellow pilgrims as he sought the darshan of Lord Venkateswara.
The TTD board has announced that recommendation letters from Telangana leaders will now be accepted twice a week for two Break Darshans and two Suphadam service. This decision aims to ensure that devotees from Telangana receive the same privileges as those from Andhra Pradesh, fostering a sense of equality and respect.
Reddy stated that they have information about large sums of money looted by Ravi, with the involvement of TTD officials under the Jagan Mohan Reddy government. He called for a sitting judge to investigate the individuals and forces behind this scam. He also mentioned that they have information about evidence being tampered with.
