Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Visits Tirumala Temple for Prayers
CEC Gyanesh Kumar prays at Tirumala temple
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Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner of India, visited the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala on May 9, 2026, accompanied by family. His visit followed the conclusion of Assembly elections in several Indian states, and he also paid respects at the Goddess Padmavati Ammavaru temple in Tiruchanoor.
- 01Gyanesh Kumar visited Tirumala temple for prayers after state elections.
- 02He was accompanied by family members during the visit.
- 03The visit included darshan at the Goddess Padmavati Ammavaru temple.
- 04TTD officials facilitated the darshan for Kumar and his entourage.
- 05The visit occurred on May 9, 2026, after the Assembly elections concluded.
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On May 9, 2026, Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, visited the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, to offer prayers. Accompanied by family members, he participated in the Srivani darshan in the evening, facilitated by officials from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), including Joint Executive Officer Veerabrahmam. Earlier that day, Kumar also visited the Goddess Padmavati Ammavaru temple in Tiruchanoor. His temple visit followed the conclusion of Assembly elections in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, marking a significant moment for him after the electoral process. During the visit, priests offered blessings to Kumar and his entourage inside the temple.
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