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TopicTirupati temple

Topic: Tirupati temple

Masked pilgrims, barbers in PPE and shorter queues as Tirupati temple reopens after 80 days

The crowds were noticeably thinner as the famous Tirupati shrine, the world’s richest temple, reopened with Covid-related precautions in place.

Tirumala’s Lord Balaji temple to reopen on 11 June, only 6,000 devotees a day allowed

The temple, which is opening after over 80 days, will follow social distancing norms including six feet distance between people and mandatory face mask.

Why PM Modi is just like Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei

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This is how Tirupati temple plans to open doors to devotees once it gets govt approval

Although places of worship are supposed to remain shut until 31 May, the temple trust has written to the Andhra Pradesh govt, seeking permission to reopen.

Tirupati Balaji shut for devotees amid coronavirus outbreak

The daily rituals will be performed by the priests, only the entry of devotees will be restricted from Friday.

Tirupati temple chairman credits Lord Balaji for saving Rs 1,300 cr deposited in Yes Bank

K.V. Subba Reddy says while examining the books of accounts, he realised the financial status of Yes Bank was not sound, and decided to withdraw the amount.

India’s Tirupati temple is learning from McDonald’s, coming to a town near you

The Tirupati Balaji temple in Kurukshetra, set to open Sunday, is the temple trust’s biggest undertaking in north India. 

Tirupati controversy: Should large temples be run by government trusts or traditional owners?

Experts weigh in on the allegations made by AV Ramana Dikshitulu, the former head priest of India's richest temple, Tirupati. He has accused the state-run trust of corruption and demanded an open audit of the temple's riches.

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Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

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