srikalahasti

Two inspectors, four constables suspended

Andhra Pradesh's prominent Hindu temples have experienced a significant surge in pilgrim footfall and revenues over the past two years. Key temples like Srisailam and Kanaka Durgamma have seen substantial increases, with combined revenues for seven major temples rising to ₹800 crore. Governance reforms, including online ticketing and infrastructure upgrades, are credited for enhancing the pilgrimage experience.

Tragedy struck on the Urandur highway early Monday as a private ambulance, reportedly driven by a dozing driver, collided with a stationary lorry. Four individuals, including the ambulance driver and an asthma patient being transported, lost their lives. Two others sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention. The ambulance was en route to Bengaluru from West Bengal.

The Telugu Desam party and the ruling YSRCP are in conflict over the renovation works at the srikalahasti temple in Tirupati district. Former minister Nara Lokesh criticized the demolition and excavation drive, alleging the involvement of ruling party MLA Biyyapu Madhusudhan Reddy. Lokesh demanded action against those responsible. The srikalahasti temple chairman refuted the allegations, stating that only a dilapidated store room was demolished to build the Aseervadha mandapam. The chairman warned of legal action against the TDP leaders for misleading the people.

The first of its kind Navaratnalu temple built to showcase the flagship welfare programmes of the state government of Andhra Pradesh was inaugurated near srikalahasti in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh on Monday.

Chittoor district collector Narayana Bharat Gupta on Monday declared a 28-day lockdown period in srikalahasti in the district following a spike in the number of Covid-19 positive cases.

Andhra Pradesh govt is making comprehensive arrangements for the 13-day Mahasivaratri festival at srikalahasti temple, anticipating over 10 lakh devotees. Plans include extra queue lines, free transport, and free Darshan for locals. Devotees will receive amenities and free laddu. Rs 7 crore has been sanctioned to ease traffic. 1250 police personnel will ensure security.

The srikalahasti temple which is hailed as the 'Dakshina Kasi' and is famous for the Rahu-Khetu Sarpadosha Nivarana pujas, is quickly catching up with the renowned Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala in terms of pilgrim footfall.

Tirupati urban police wing led by SP Avula Ramesh Reddy claimed to have to unravel the mystery private idols case installed at srikalahasti temple on September 6.

srikalahasti YSRCP legislator Biyyapu Madhusudhan Reddy laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new shopping complex near Draupadi sametha Dharma Raju temple. An amount of Rs.70 lakh will be spent on this project.

TDP and YSRCP clash in srikalahasti over drug allegations. YSRCP MLA challenges former Chief minister's claims, while counter allegations are made against TDP nominee. Verbal duel intensifies with demands for proof and blood tests.

A forest fire triggered by alleged human interference at the Kailasagiri hills led to panic in the officials at the Srikalahasteeswara Swamy Devastanams at srikalahasti in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday.

srikalahasti Devasthanams on Monday suspended 7 staffers on charges of dereliction of duties after it emerged that the dead body of an unidentified person was clandestinely buried near the Sivalayam abutting the Bharadwaja Teertham at srikalahasti about a week ago.