Tirupati balaji temple jammu

Located amidst the scenic lower Shivalik forests in Majeen area on the outskirts the city, the temple has been built by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) at a cost of Rs 30 crore on 62 acre of land donated by the government there. This is the sixth Balaji Temple to be constructed outside Andhra Pradesh, with the TTD having previously built temples in Hyderabad, Chennai, Kanyakumari, Delhi and Bhubaneswar. Jammu & Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, Union Ministers Jitendra Singh and G. Kishan Reddy and TTD chairman Y.V. Subba Reddy were present at the temple while Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated it through video conferencing with high priests conducting the 'Maha Samprokshanam' rituals amid chanting of mantras. TTD chief Reddy informed that the temple has been completed in a period of two years. "Whatever system and practice being followed in Tirumala, will be followed here as well," he said and added that the temple's construction is part of a broader initiative by the TTD to establish multiple Balaji temples across the country. After paying their obeisance at the sanctum sanctorium, the dignitaries attended the ceremony to dedicate the temple to the devotees. "It is a historic moment in the 'Sanatan journey' of J&K and the country. The temple has finally been opened for the devotees," Sinha said while addressing the inauguration function. In his speech, Kishan Reddy said the temple will carry the message that Kashmir to Kanyakumari, India is one, to the world....

TIRUPATI: Sri Balaji temple constructed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) at a cost of Rs 30 crore in Jammu will be opened for worship on June 8. The new temple is located near Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. The grand temple coming up at Majeen in Jammu is part of the many Sri Balaji temples planned by the TTD across the country. The TTD has taken up construction of at least one replica temple of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala, in every state and union territory. The temple in Jammu is the sixth in the series of Sri Balaji temples built outside Andhra Pradesh. It has already constructed Sri Balaji temples in Hyderabad, Chennai, Kanyakumari, Delhi and Bhubaneswar. New temples are coming up in Mumbai, Raipur and Ahmedabad too. TTD chairman YV Subba Reddy, who inspected the Balaji temple in Jammu on Tuesday, said that the new temple will emerge as a prominent landmark for devotees visiting Mata Vaishno Devi shrine located nearby. The Jammu government allocated 62 acres of land. The temple will follow all the rituals conducted at the main temple in Trimula. Apart from the main temple in Jammu, the TTD has constructed sub-shrines, potu (kitchen) and Annaprasadam counters. Rituals start from June 4 Subba Reddy said the main ritual, Ankurar- panam, marking the inauguration will begin on June 4. Mahasam- prokshanam will be held on June 8 and devotees will be allowed from the same day. With cash reserves in the form of fixed deposits of over `15,000 crore, more than 10,000 kgs of g...

JAMMU, Jun 8: Tirupati Balaji Temple, located amidst the scenic Shivalik forests in Majeen in Jammu and Kashmir, opened its doors for devotees on Thursday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy through video conferencing. Tirupati Balaji Temple, built on a 62-acre land, is set to become one of the largest temples in the Jammu region and is expected to boost religious and pilgrimage tourism in the Union territory. Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha along Union Ministers Jitendra Singh and G Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the Tirupati Balaji temple in Jammu. Edited, Printed, Published by Kamal Rohmetra and owned by Excelsior. Executive Editor Neeraj Rohmetra. Printed at Excelsior Printer Pvt Ltd, Janipura, Jammu and published from EXCELSIOR HOUSE, Janipura, Jammu 180007 (J&K). Phones: +91-191 2537055, +91-1912537901, +91-191 2539178. Fax: +91-191-2537831 Daily Excelsior Srinagar office: 2 Partap Park Srinagar Phones:+91-194 2450213 .page-id-6724 .td_module_10 .td-module-thumb

(Majeen) Jammu, June 8 (PTI) Set amidst the lower Shivalik forests on the outskirts of Jammu and Kashmir’s winter capital, the Tirupati Balaji temple was opened to devotees here. Amid chanting of mantras, Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha, Union ministers Dr Jitendra Singh and G Kishen Reddy inaugurated the temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy at the Majeen area. After paying their obeisance at the sanctity sanctum, the dignitaries attended the dedication ceremony of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, spread across over 62 acres of land, to the devotees. Hundreds of people from various places in Jammu thronged to pay obeisance to the temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu. The devotees from Andhra Pradesh in large numbers also took part in the inaugural function. “It is a historic moment in the Sanatan Journey of J&K and the country. The temple has been opened to devotees,” Sinha said while addressing the inauguration function. The function of ‘Maha Samprokshanam’ of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple was attended by LG along with Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy, Dr Jitendra Singh, Chairman, TTD, Y V Subba Reddy. “The dedication of Lord Venkateswara temple will strengthen the religious tourism circuit in J&K and give a boost to spiritual tourism and a major fillip to the economic development and employment opportunities in the Union Territory,” LG said. He said Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Shri Kailash Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan and many other or...

The system and practices followed in Tirumala will be faithfully replicated here as well. (Twitter image - @TheYouthPlus) Stating that it is a historic moment in the Sanatan Journey of J&K and the country, LG Manoj Sinha said the dedication of Lord Venkateswara temple would give a boost to spiritual tourism and a major fillip to the economic development and employment opportunities in the Union Territory. The lieutenant governor along with G Kishan Reddy, Union minister of culture and tourism, and Dr Jitendra Singh, Union minister of state attended the Maha Samprokshanam of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams in village Majeen in the city outskirts today. Speaking on the occasion, LG Sinha said, "The dedication of Lord Venkateswara temple will strengthen the religious tourism circuit in J&K, give a boost to spiritual tourism and a major fillip to the economic development and employment opportunities in the Union Territory”. “Lord Venkateswara maintains this world and he is the very basis of existence. His divine blessings continue to guide the journey of Atam-Nirbhar Bharat and ensure peace and prosperity in the lives of people,” the LG said. Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha also added that the inauguration of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple was a historic moment in the Sanatan Journey of J&K and the country. He expressed gratitude to hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and G Kishan Reddy, Union minister of culture and tourism for accelerating de...

Located in the midst of the enchanting Shivalik forests at Majeen in Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually inaugurated the temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy. Spanning over an area of 62 acres, the Tirupati Balaji temple is poised to become one of the largest religious complexes in the Jammu region, anticipated to invigorate religious and pilgrimage tourism in the Union territory. The inauguration ceremony was attended by J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, alongside Union ministers Jitendra Singh and G. Kishan Reddy. The temple, which has been crafted in a Dravidian architectural style, showcases influences of the ancient Chola dynasty, rendering it a remarkable marvel in North India. Devotees from far and wide rejoiced at the long-awaited opening of the Tirupati Balaji temple. Many expressed their joy at the prospect of being able to experience 'darshan' of Lord Venkateswara Swamy in Jammu, offering solace to those who were unable to visit the revered Tirumala temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The temple in Jammu is expected to create a profound impact on religious tourism in the region. Pilgrims and devotees, who previously faced logistical constraints to undertake the pilgrimage to Tirupati, can now fulfil their spiritual aspirations within the serene environs of Jammu. With its grandeur and cultural significance, the temple is poised to attract visitors from all corners of the country and beyond. The local authorities, as well as religious leaders, have hailed...