Satish is mourning the loss of his wife Lavanya, who tragically died in a stampede at the revered Tirumala temple during the annual pilgrimage. Lavanya had excitedly shared a selfie with her family and friends from the queue for tokens, moments before the stampede occurred. Reports reveal that the incident was triggered by an elderly woman who required medical attention, causing chaos and a surge of devotees towards the gates. The tragedy has shaken the thousands who had gathered for the auspicious occasion.
At least six people were killed and 40 others injured in a tragic stampede at the famous Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati, India. The incident happened during the rush for tickets to the annual Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam, which is known to attract a massive crowd every year. The injured are receiving treatment and leaders, including the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have expressed their condolences and are closely monitoring the situation.
President Droupadi Murmu expressed her distress and offered heartfelt condolences to the families of devotees who lost their lives in a stampede at Tirupati on Thursday. She also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and urged for better crowd management at religious places. The stampede occurred on Wednesday night as devotees were jostling for tickets at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam.
A stampede at Tirupati's Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing center left four devotees dead and several injured. Despite being in the vicinity of a major religious site, the incident highlights the lack of effective crowd management and safety protocols. Multiple investigations have been launched into the tragedy, with promises of compensation and structural reform to avoid future incidents.
At least six people were killed and dozens were injured in a stampede at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred as devotees gathered in large numbers to receive tokens for the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival. The Chief Minister has ordered an inquiry into the incident and will visit the temple on Thursday to announce ex-gratia for the families of the deceased.
Popular Kannada actor Dr Shivarajkumar, fondly known as Shivanna, has left for the United States to undergo a crucial surgery for his auto-immune disease. Before his departure, he completed his professional commitments, highlighting his dedication to work. His wife Geetha has been managing their film production work in his absence and the couple recently sought blessings at the Tirupati Temple. Shivanna's fans and the film industry are rallying around him, offering support and wishing for his speedy recovery.
Tamil actress Keerthy Suresh has tied the knot with Antony Thattil in a beautiful ceremony in Goa. The couple shared their first official wedding pictures on Instagram, showcasing their intimate ceremony officiated by a priest and attended by their loved ones, including their dog. Fans flooded the post with congratulatory messages and the bride revealed that she sought blessings from the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati ahead of her wedding, which was confirmed to take place in December.
Fans and colleagues of award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh were surprised and overjoyed as she got married to her longtime partner and film producer Antony Thattil in a private ceremony in Goa. The bride looked stunning in traditional South Indian attire as captured in the series of wedding pictures posted on her social media. The couple's relationship, kept secret for 15 years, was revealed earlier this month with a viral wedding invitation and a visit to Tirupati temple. Congratulations pour in from fans and fellow actors including Varun Dhawan. Stay updated with all the breaking news by subscribing to Gulf News alerts.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Board, which oversees the operations of the famous Tirumala temple, has passed a resolution to ban any political statements on its premises. This decision is part of the board's efforts to improve operations and services at the temple. Along with the ban on political statements, the board has also announced other key decisions to enhance services for devotees.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPM held a public march in Tirupati on Sunday, demanding better facilities for devotees and addressing issues faced by contract workers. Party leaders highlighted their efforts to improve conditions at the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), as well as the rising cost of living and unemployment in the city. They called on the TTD to allocate a budget for the city's development and played a key role in resolving grievances of forest and contract workers.