H-1B visa applicants, the majority of whom are Indians in the U.S., are currently very nervous as Trump has taken office. With Trump as president, life is expected to be challenging for those on temporary work visas, whether they are legal or undocumented immigrants.
In Hyderabad, the Lord Balaji Chilkur Temple, popularly known as the “U.S. Visa Temple,” has a long-standing tradition where devotees pray to Lord Balaji, perform 108 pradakshinas, and wish for American visa approval.
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Many believe this ritual has worked for them over the years, further enhancing the temple’s reputation as the “Visa Temple.”
With 2025 already here and the latest H-1B fiscal quota set to begin in a few months, the Chilkur Lord Balaji Temple management organized an H-1B Lottery blessings event.
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An online registration form was made available, and interested devotees were required to register beforehand to attend the event.
This unique event took place on January 1, 2025, at the temple.
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The event marked a rare and significant occasion, highlighting the strong sentiment linking Lord Balaji to the H-1B lottery belief.
Hosting a dedicated H-1B Lottery event is an uncommon practice, and it drew immense interest. As anticipated, the demand was high, and the event was highly successful.
