January 19, 2026

Sabarimala Temple Closes After Record 53 Lakh Devotees Visit; Revenue Hits ₹450 Crore

Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple wraps up its busiest pilgrimage season with 53 lakh devotees visiting and ₹450 crore revenue. Temple closes Tuesday, reopens Wednesday for Ganapati Homam.

January 19, 2026

Sabarimala Temple Closes After Record 53 Lakh Devotees Visit; Revenue Hits ₹450 Crore

Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple wraps up its busiest pilgrimage season with 53 lakh devotees visiting and ₹450 crore revenue. Temple closes Tuesday, reopens Wednesday for Ganapati Homam.

January 19, 2026

Saudi Arabia Orders Imams to Promote Marriage, Warn Against Extravagant Weddings

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs has told mosque preachers to promote marriage in Friday sermons and warn against costly weddings. The move aims to boost traditional family values and ease financial burdens on youth.

January 19, 2026

Saudi Arabia Orders Imams to Promote Marriage, Warn Against Extravagant Weddings

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Islamic Affairs has told mosque preachers to promote marriage in Friday sermons and warn against costly weddings. The move aims to boost traditional family values and ease financial burdens on youth.

January 19, 2026

Ratha Sapthami Festival on Jan 25 at Tirumala with Lord Malayappa Swamy’s Vahana Parade

Tirumala's Ratha Sapthami festival on January 25 will see Lord Malayappa Swamy’s grand vahana procession, also known as the ‘mini Brahmotsavam.’ TTD has arranged special crowd management and rituals for this Surya Jayanthi celebration.