Television anchor and former Bigg Boss contestant Shiva Jyothi faced massive backlash for a video she filmed in the Tirumala temple’s Srivani queue. Her controversial remark, made while receiving the Annaprasadam, was, “We are taking costly prasadam… we are the richest beggars.”
Devotees strongly condemned the comment as an insult to the sacred offering, sparking public outrage. Shiva Jyothi later issued an apology, claiming her reference to being “rich” was only due to the ₹10,000 Srivani ticket cost, but admitted her poor choice of words.
Shiva Jyothi Age
Shiva Jyothi was born on 14th February 1991. As of now, she is 34 years old.
Shiva Jyothi Native Place
Shiva Jyothi native place is Nizmabad, Telangana, India.
Shiva Jyothi Current Place
Shiva Jyothi current place is Nizmabad, Telangana, India.
Shiva Jyothi Nationality
Shiva Jyothi nationality is Indian.
Shiva Jyothi Religion
The Shiva Jyothi religion is Hindu.
Shiva Jyothi Husband
Shiva Jyothi husband’s name is Ganguly Mantri.
Shiva Jyothi Zodiac Sign
Shiva Jyothi zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Shiva Jyothi Educational Qualification
Shiva Jyothi has completed her education in BSC Nursing.
Shiva Jyothi Father Name
Shiva Jyothi father name is Rajamallesh.
Shiva Jyothi Mother Name
Shiva Jyothi mother name is Yashodha.
Shiva Jyothi Bigg Boss
Shiva Jyoti was a contestant on Telugu Big Boss Season 3.
Who is the host of Telugu Big Boss Season 3?
The host of Telugu Bigg Boss Season 3 was Nagarjuna Akkineni. Ramya Krishnan stepped in to host for two episodes when Nagarjuna was on vacation.
Are Pregnant Women Not Allowed in Tirumala Temple?
No, pregnant women are not banned from visiting the Tirumala temple; in fact, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) allows them for darshan.
The TTD has explicitly lifted restrictions on pregnant women, and some sources even mention special entry times or queues to accommodate them.
It’s advisable for pregnant visitors to check current guidelines and take precautions, such as visiting at their own risk and adhering to all safety measures, as some traditions and past advisories may have differed.
Where is Tirumala Temple?
The Tirumala Temple is located on the Venkata Hill, one of the seven hills in the Seshachalam Range, in the town of Tirumala, within the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
The temple is situated about 853 meters (2,800 feet) above sea level and is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
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