116-year-old Karnataka woman treks to Tirumala on foot. CM Naidu reacts
Navaneethamma, a 116-year-old woman from Karnataka, trekked to Tirumala on foot with her family. Her devotion drew attention from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
A 116-year-old woman's unwavering faith has captured hearts across the country after she climbed to Tirumala on foot to seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara Swamy.
The remarkable journey by Navaneethamma, a devotee from Karnataka, earned admiration from devotees, temple authorities and even Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Videos of Navaneethamma making the pilgrimage have gone viral on social media, with many praising her determination and devotion despite her age. Accompanied by her family, she completed the uphill trek to the sacred Tirumala temple, a route undertaken by thousands of devotees every year as an act of faith.
Moved by her extraordinary dedication, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) arranged a special VIP break darshan for Navaneethamma and her family early on Monday morning.
The gesture allowed the elderly devotee to have a comfortable and seamless darshan of Lord Venkateswara Swamy after completing her inspiring pilgrimage.
Her story also caught the attention of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who shared his admiration in a post on X.
"Age is truly just a number when it comes to pure devotion! Absolutely awestruck by this 116-year-old grandmother from Karnataka who trekked all the way up to Tirumala on foot to have the divine darshan of Lord Venkateswara Swamy. Wonderful to see her family supporting her lifelong faith. Truly inspiring!" he wrote.
Naidu's post quickly drew thousands of reactions, with users echoing his sentiments and applauding Navaneethamma's resilience.
Many described her journey as a powerful reminder that faith and determination can transcend age, while others praised her family for standing by her throughout the pilgrimage.
A 116-year-old woman's unwavering faith has captured hearts across the country after she climbed to Tirumala on foot to seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara Swamy.
The remarkable journey by Navaneethamma, a devotee from Karnataka, earned admiration from devotees, temple authorities and even Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Videos of Navaneethamma making the pilgrimage have gone viral on social media, with many praising her determination and devotion despite her age. Accompanied by her family, she completed the uphill trek to the sacred Tirumala temple, a route undertaken by thousands of devotees every year as an act of faith.
Moved by her extraordinary dedication, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) arranged a special VIP break darshan for Navaneethamma and her family early on Monday morning.
The gesture allowed the elderly devotee to have a comfortable and seamless darshan of Lord Venkateswara Swamy after completing her inspiring pilgrimage.
Her story also caught the attention of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who shared his admiration in a post on X.
"Age is truly just a number when it comes to pure devotion! Absolutely awestruck by this 116-year-old grandmother from Karnataka who trekked all the way up to Tirumala on foot to have the divine darshan of Lord Venkateswara Swamy. Wonderful to see her family supporting her lifelong faith. Truly inspiring!" he wrote.
Naidu's post quickly drew thousands of reactions, with users echoing his sentiments and applauding Navaneethamma's resilience.
Many described her journey as a powerful reminder that faith and determination can transcend age, while others praised her family for standing by her throughout the pilgrimage.
