The Vaikunta Dwaram, which remains closed throughout the year, is only open on the auspicious occasion of Vaikunta Ekadashi. Devotees consider this an auspicious occasion to get rid of their sins and seek spiritual blessings.

A tragic stampede at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills resulted in the death of six devotees and injuries to dozens as they vied for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam tickets. Officials express deep regret and emphasize preventative measures as the Chief Minister plans to visit the site.

At least six pilgrims, including five women, have been killed in a stampede in the southern Indian temple town of Tirupati. The devotees were waiting in queues to collect tokens from over 90 counters to offer prayers to Lord Venkateshwara Swamy on Wednesday when the incident took place,

A surge of devotees at the Lord Venkateswara temple caused chaos during token distribution for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam, leaving six dead and many injured.

A stampede at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati resulted in six fatalities and over 40 injuries as devotees thronged for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam tickets. Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu will visit the injured and conduct a review of the incident.

Authorities of one of India’s richest temples have apologised after at least six pilgrims were killed in a stampede in the southern temple town of Tirupati. The devotees were waiting in queues to collect tokens from over 90 counters to offer prayers to Lord Venkateshwara Swamy on Wednesday when the incident took place,