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Actress and former minister Roja Selvam offered prayers at the revered tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, gracing the occasion in a stunning traditional South Indian saree with gold zari work and layered gold jewellery. Her visit follows recent appearances by other celebrities at the popular hill shrine, which continues to draw thousands of devotees daily.

tirumala's pilgrim management has been revolutionized by an AI-powered command center, slashing darshan waiting times from 36 hours to just 14. This technology, funded by NRIs, now predicts crowd flow and optimizes traffic, ensuring a smoother, more organized experience for devotees. Officials report significant improvements in efficiency and pilgrim satisfaction.

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India's tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati is a global spiritual magnet, attracting tens of millions annually and standing as the most visited temple by April 2026. Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, the temple offers a profound experience beyond darshan, with unique rituals like hair offerings and a GI-tagged laddu prasadam.

During a trust board meeting on Tuesday, the board approved the takeover of 19.43 acres of land worth Rs388 crore at Kovaipudur that’s donated by G Square Group for the construction of a new TTD temple in Coimbatore.

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.