Move to ‘privatise’ Padmavathi Nilayam leads to controversy
5 years, 8 months ago

Move to ‘privatise’ Padmavathi Nilayam leads to controversy

The Hindu  

Immediately after getting sucked into the vortex of an avoidable dispute in the gold scheme, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams appears to be heading for another controversy, this time with the Sri Padmavathi Nilayam, built in Tiruchanur on the city outskirts. From the southern outskirts, the pilgrim parties can motor up the ‘Garuda Varadhi’ to reach Alipiri and drive further to Tirumala hills on the north. 644 taken at the board meeting held on February 19 bears testimony to the TTD’s ambitious move to give away the building to private parties for maintenance, even before its formal inauguration, though it was ready three months back. Facilities The imposing building with eight floors has 200 rooms, prayer hall, ‘kalyana katta’, spiritual library, dormitories, room allotment counters, e-darshan counters, banks, restaurant, dispensary and even bus-stops for APSRTC and AP Tourism fleet. Interestingly, the same TTD maintains ‘Srinivasam’, ‘Vishnu Nivasam’ and ‘Madhavam’ complexes downhill and even plans to build similar facilities at Alipiri to reduce the strain on precious resources like energy and drinking water on Tirumala hills.

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Don’t politicise Tirupati stampede incident, says Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Ramanarayana Reddy
19 hours, 11 minutes ago

Don’t politicise Tirupati stampede incident, says Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Ramanarayana Reddy

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy has appealed to the political parties and leaders not to politicise the Tirupati stampede issue. Reacting to the incident, several YSR Congress Party leaders blamed the State government and the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for the “mismanagement” at the world-famous temple. Responding to their criticism, Mr. Ramanarayana Reddy said, “The country’s Prime Minister, the …

TTD discriminating Telangana leaders, people at Tirumala: BRS leader Srinivas Goud
3 weeks ago

TTD discriminating Telangana leaders, people at Tirumala: BRS leader Srinivas Goud

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Former minister and BRS leader Srinivas Goud made some sensational remarks against the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. After the division too, both the BRS government and TTD governing body took steps to ensure darshan of the Lord for people of both the states. Former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also continued the same practice but now, we are able to …

Tirumala Temple Board mandates removal of non-Hindu staff
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tirumala Temple Board mandates removal of non-Hindu staff

Op India  

On 18th November, the newly constituted Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board passed resolution to request the Andhra Pradesh government to remove non-Hindu employees from the temple administration. Addressing controversies and enhancing transparency at Tirumala Temple The board’s resolution follows a recent controversy surrounding allegations that adulterated ghee containing animal fat was used to prepare the temple’s iconic Tirupati Laddus during the …

Will remove non-Hindus working in Tirumala temple administration: TTD
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Will remove non-Hindus working in Tirumala temple administration: TTD

Hindustan Times  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams will soon dispense with the services of all non-Hindus working in the TTD and surrender them to the Andhra Pradesh government, the temple trust board announced on Monday. This is the first meeting of the TTD after the recent controversy over the adulteration of ghee used for the preparation of “laddu prasadam.” Briefing the reporters after …

TTD Board Shrugs off Criticism†Over Mandapams Revamp Plan
1 year ago

TTD Board Shrugs off Criticism†Over Mandapams Revamp Plan

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams administration has refuted the allegations made by some local leaders against the demolition and subsequent revival of heritage Mandapams at Tirumala and Tirupati. Dharma Reddy said that the temple management’s priorities were always towards welfare of the pilgrims as well as preserving the heritage of the Tirumala temple that too in lines with “Agamas” and …

TTD to regularise contract workers
1 year, 1 month ago

TTD to regularise contract workers

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams on Tuesday announced that its trust board has decided to regularise all employees and workers who have been working for TTD on a contract basis. The other decisions taken by the board are approval of: Tender for ₹25.67 crore for construction of gravel roads on land allotted to TTD employees for building their houses at Vadamalapet. …

Row over TTD's decision to allocate 1 pc annual revenue for Tirupati development
1 year, 2 months ago

Row over TTD's decision to allocate 1 pc annual revenue for Tirupati development

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The decision by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams trust board to allocate one per cent of its annual revenue for the development of Tirupati city has ignited a political controversy. In line with TTD’s commitment to the temple city's development, the trust board chose to allocate one percent of its revenue every year to MCT. “TTD manages prominent Hindu shrines …

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Use Of Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam's Property For New Collectorate
2 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Use Of Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam's Property For New Collectorate

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition challenging the use of Padmavathi Nilayam, a multi storey complex which was built for devotees of Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam for the establishment of the Collectorate for the newly formed Sri Balaji district.The special leave petition was filed by BJP Leader GP Reddy assailing the Andhra Pradesh High Court's order which vacated. The …

TTD resolves to end private eateries in Tirumala; extends free food to all devotees
2 years, 10 months ago

TTD resolves to end private eateries in Tirumala; extends free food to all devotees

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The trust board of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams on Thursday resolved to shut private eateries and restaurants in Tirumala. He said that the board has decided to set up Anna Prasadam outlets and kiosks at all major junctions atop Tirumala to ensure easy availability of food. "After setting up free Anna Prasadam outlets at all vital points in Tirumala, and …

Endowments officials inspect TTD offices
3 years, 3 months ago

Endowments officials inspect TTD offices

Deccan Chronicle  

Nellore: A team of officials from AP endowments department visited the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board offices on Tuesday to learn on how the temple management is implementing administrative mechanisms and pilgrim-friendly measures in its temples. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the team met Sada Bhargavi, TTD joint executive officer for education and health, and participated in a meeting at the conference hall …

Andhra Govt halts decision by TTD to auction temple property
4 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Govt halts decision by TTD to auction temple property

Op India  

On Monday, the Government of Andhra Pradesh had reportedly stayed the decision to auction the properties owned by Tirupati Tirumala temple, following vehement opposition from the Hindu community. The Government has also asked senior saints to communicate with the devotees of the temple on how TTD can use temple properties for the propagation of religion, the building of temples, and …

Andhra govt puts plans to sell TTD properties on hold
4 years, 7 months ago

Andhra govt puts plans to sell TTD properties on hold

India TV News  

The government of Andhra Pradesh on Monday stepped in to put on hold the proposed sale of unviable assets belonging to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam. The state government stepped in to control the damage following the rising resentment in several quarters over the recent move by the Board of Trustees of the TTD. In an order issued by Praveen Prakash, …

The Tirupati temple employment of non-Hindus controversy explained
5 years, 4 months ago

The Tirupati temple employment of non-Hindus controversy explained

Op India  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary L V Subramanyam recently announced that non-Hindu employees working in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, which manages the Sri Venkateswara temple atop Tirumala hill, one of the richest Hindu temples, will be sacked. An inquiry was ordered which led to revelation that the lady officer who had visited the church was appointed in 1986 whereas the order banning …

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