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TTD Chairman Sri B.R. Naidu reaffirmed TTD's commitment to pilgrim service, preservation of Sanatana Dharma, and spreading the glory of Lord Venkateswara across the world. A

"Every devotee should return from Tirumala with a divine experience."

According to the tradition attributed to Sri Ramanuja, if you are unable to have the direct darshan of Lord Sri Venkateswara at Tirumala, there is no need to feel disappointed. The entire Tirumala hill is considered sacred and is revered as the divine form of the Lord Himself. By having darshan of the holy hills from a distance and offering your heartfelt namaskaram with devotion, one is believed to receive the same spiritual merit (pratiphala) as having the Lord's direct darshan. This teaching has been preserved in the Sri Vaishnava tradition and is documented in connection with Sri Ramanuja's teachings.

Friends,

The elderly woman standing in front of the woman wearing the red saree is my friend’s grandmother. The woman in the red saree allegedly stole ₹80,000 in cash from her bag.

The incident happened in Malleshwaram while my friend’s grandmother was boarding a bus from Malleshwaram to Sahakara Nagar.

The police are helping us identify and locate the woman. If anyone has seen her or recognises her, please let me know immediately.

Please share this post so we can help find her and recover the stolen money.

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One of my friends recently contacted a person on Instagram who claimed he could arrange a Suprabhatham Seva ticket. After paying the money, he received a completely fake ticket and was scammed.

Please don't make the same mistake. No matter how convincing someone may seem, never book Tirumala tickets through Instagram, WhatsApp, or any unofficial source. Always use the official TTD website or app.

I know it's frustrating when tickets are hard to get, but if Lord Venkateswara wishes to call you for His darshan, your opportunity will come. Have faith, be patient, and wait for the right time rather than risking your hard earned money.

Om namo venkateshaya 🙏

Unwavering Devotion to Lord Venkateswara Despite Advanced Age

116-year-old elderly devotee reaches Tirumala on foot; TTD arranges special darshan

Moved by her unwavering devotion to Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) arranged a special darshan on Monday for 116-year-old Mrs. Navaneethamma from Tamil Nadu, who reached Tirumala on foot.

A video of Navaneethamma walking to Tirumala recently went viral on social media, earning widespread admiration for her extraordinary faith and determination. In response, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu shared a post on his social media accounts, stating that age is no barrier to devotion and that Navaneethamma is a true example of the deep faith devotees have in Lord Venkateswara.

Following this, the TTD Chairman appealed through X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, requesting information about the elderly devotee and her family. Acting on his directions, TTD Vigilance officials immediately traced Navaneethamma, a resident of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and contacted her family.

As instructed by the Chairman, TTD arranged a VIP Break Darshan for Navaneethamma and her family on Monday morning. TTD staff personally accompanied her from the biometric verification center to the temple, ensuring all necessary arrangements were made for a smooth and comfortable darshan.

After the darshan, at the Ranganayakula Mandapam, TTD Executive Officer Muddada Ravi Chandra arranged for Vedic scholars to offer Vedic blessings to the elderly devotee. She was also honored with a traditional silk shawl and presented with the sacred Theertham and Prasadam of Lord Venkateswara.

Speaking on the occasion, Navaneethamma's grandson, Dikpathi, expressed his heartfelt happiness and gratitude. He said that TTD officials, in the form of Lord Venkateswara's grace, had blessed his grandmother and the entire family with a truly memorable darshan. He also conveyed his sincere thanks to all the TTD staff for their care, support, and hospitality.