Tirupati temple reforms begin with laddoo prasad: What all devotees can expect
4 weeks ago

Tirupati temple reforms begin with laddoo prasad: What all devotees can expect

India Today  

The new board of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, as reconstituted by Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has announced wide-ranging transformative measures at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, beginning with improving the quality of the laddoo prasad in the wake of a recent controversy over its purity. “The decisions aim to enhance efficiency in the temple’s management, improve the experience for devotees and safeguard their religious sentiments,” asserted new TTD chairman B.R. In reversing another YSRCP government fiat, which scrapped the earlier Chandrababu Naidu government’s decision to develop the Deva Lokam project and allotted 20 acres on the Alipiri Zoo Park Road for a five-star hotel project, the board decided to request the state forest department to restore the land lease for the Deva Lokam project. Rao said the TTD board has also decided to boost spiritual ambience in Tirumala by naming the existing cottages after divine names.

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Tirumala temple bans political speeches, warns of legal action against violators
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Tirumala temple bans political speeches, warns of legal action against violators

India Today  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has banned political and hate speeches at the Venkateswara Temple to preserve the sanctity and spiritual tranquillity of the hilltop shrine. The Tirumala temple management said that the order was issued after instances of individuals, including political leaders, making statements in front of the temple, disrupting its divine atmosphere. "In the sacred Tirumala divine temple, which …

Financial support for temples in AP doubled to Rs 10,000: Minister Anam
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Financial support for temples in AP doubled to Rs 10,000: Minister Anam

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI The financial aid being provided to 5,400 temples in AP for incense, lamps and offerings has been increased from `5,000 to `10,000.This was announced here on Thursday by Endowments minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy.He said new temples will receive the same support under the ‘Dhoopa Deepa Naivedyam’ scheme and emphasized the state government’s commitment to the cause of enhancing temple …

Tirupati Temple to ‘surrender’ non-Hindu staff to government, proposes VRS
1 month ago

Tirupati Temple to ‘surrender’ non-Hindu staff to government, proposes VRS

Live Mint  

Tirupati laddu controversy: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams held a meeting on November 18 and in a media address announced key decisions reached, according to a PTI report. The TTD is a Hindu religious institution, and the board felt that it should not employ non-Hindus to work in the temple,” Naidu said, according to the HT report. On Darshan Time Speaking …

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

Tirupati board chairman bans political speeches, wants non-Hindus moved from TTD
1 month ago

Tirupati board chairman bans political speeches, wants non-Hindus moved from TTD

India Today  

BR Naidu, the newly appointed chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams announced a strict ban on political speeches within the temple premises. Naidu also addressed staffing issues, noting that non-religious employees would be offered Voluntary Retirement Schemes, with alternatives being considered for those who decline. He also announced that the Sri Venkateswara Aalayala Nirmanam Trust, which was designed to channel …

TTD Chairman Vows Action Against Non-Hindu Religious Propaganda in Tirumala
1 month, 2 weeks ago

TTD Chairman Vows Action Against Non-Hindu Religious Propaganda in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirumala: The trust board chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Bollineni Rajagopala Naidu, has vowed to curb any non-Hindu religious propaganda within the holy town of Tirumala. Addressing the media here after taking office on Wednesday, Naidu said the board’s primary focus will be to safeguard the sanctity of the world-renowned Hindu pilgrimage site and ensure hassle-free darshan for the large …

Tirumala decked up for Srivari Brahmotsavams
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tirumala decked up for Srivari Brahmotsavams

New Indian Express  

TIRUMALA/TIRUPATI: Extensive arrangements are underway for the Salakatla Brahmotsavam of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala, with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams inviting devotees worldwide to join the nine-day festivities. TTD Additional Executive Officer Venkaiah Choudary confirmed that the organisation is ready to accommodate pilgrims during this period. In Tirumala, additional parking slots have been allocated along the New Ring Road, with areas …

Santhi Homam at Tirumala Temple to Restore Sanctity of Laddu Prasadam and Naivedyam
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Santhi Homam at Tirumala Temple to Restore Sanctity of Laddu Prasadam and Naivedyam

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: In a bid to restore the sanctity and purity of the Tirumala Srivari Laddu Prasadam and other Naivedyams, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams conducted a purification ritual called ‘Santhi Homam’ on Monday. Speaking to the media later, TTD executive officer Syamala Rao and Additional EO Venkaiah Chowdhary said the Santhi Homam was performed to “cleanse the shrine of any potential …

TTD vows to provide hassle-free darshan for pilgrims
4 months, 1 week ago

TTD vows to provide hassle-free darshan for pilgrims

The Hindu  

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Executive Officer J. Syamala Rao has reiterated his commitment to provide hassle-free darshan to the tens of thousands of devotees visiting Tirumala temple. “Bringing in reforms in the larger interests of the pilgrims is a continuous process in TTD, as the strategies keep evolving in tune with the changing times and the requirements of the devotees,” he …

Provide positive pilgrimage experience to devotees, says TTD Additional EO
4 months, 1 week ago

Provide positive pilgrimage experience to devotees, says TTD Additional EO

The Hindu  

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdhary on Thursday emphasised the importance of providing a positive pilgrimage experience to devotees visiting Tirumala from across the globe. After hoisting the National flag at his office, the Additional EO urged the employees to follow the righteous principles of selfless service, sacrifice, and truth as scripted in the Hindu scriptures and …

TTD Prioritises Common Devotees During Summer Rush, Announces Streamlined Services
9 months, 2 weeks ago

TTD Prioritises Common Devotees During Summer Rush, Announces Streamlined Services

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is gearing up for the anticipated rise in pilgrims this summer by implementing measures to streamline accommodation and services at Tirumala. Dharma Reddy, speaking during the "Dial Your EO" program, announced plans to prioritize common devotees' accommodation needs. "Our aim is to prioritise services for common devotees during the summer rush," emphasised Reddy. Upcoming events: …

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 …

TTD revamps donor-based accommodation system for Srivari twin Brahmotsavams
1 year, 3 months ago

TTD revamps donor-based accommodation system for Srivari twin Brahmotsavams

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: In anticipation of the significant surge in devotees expected to attend the twin Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara Swamy, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams authorities have decided to allocate rooms and cottages exclusively to self-donors. This change in accommodation policy will apply solely to the donor-based accommodation system and will not affect the regular room allocations to common devotees, the temple …

With new regulations by TTD, a record number of devotees have darshan at Tirumala temple
1 year, 6 months ago

With new regulations by TTD, a record number of devotees have darshan at Tirumala temple

The Hindu  

The slight modification effected in the regulation of darshan lines inside the temple of Lord Venkateswara on Sunday, June 11, 2023, had proved rewarding for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam with a record number of 92,238 devotees having the darshan of Lord Venkateswara in a single day ¬ considered to be the highest ever number in the recent years. Another interesting …

TTD plans to construct 30 more laddu counters in Tirupati to speed up distribution
1 year, 9 months ago

TTD plans to construct 30 more laddu counters in Tirupati to speed up distribution

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Board Chairman Y.S. Subba Reddy said that the temple management has planned to construct 30 more counters in the Laddu Complex at Tirumala at a cost of Rs 5.25 crore in order to prevent delays in laddu distribution in the complex. Dharma Reddy, the chairman said that the trust board has decided to take up …

TTD to have fully automatic machine for laddu-making in Tirumala
1 year, 10 months ago

TTD to have fully automatic machine for laddu-making in Tirumala

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: With a view to increasing the production of Srivari Laddu prasadam, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams plans to set up a fully automatic machine at the famous Tirumala temple of Lord Venkateswara Swamy. TTD could thus be able to provide more hygienic and tastier laddus to the devotees.” The EO said the state-of-the-art museum, under construction in Tirumala, would be …

Now book SRIVANI-trust linked break darshan tickets at Tirupati airport
2 years ago

Now book SRIVANI-trust linked break darshan tickets at Tirupati airport

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has opened an exclusive current booking counter for issuing SRIVANI trust-donation linked VIP break darshan tickets to the visiting devotees at the Tirupati Airport. Upon their arrival here, devotees who are willing to donate can instantly avail the SRIVANI trust linked protocol break darshan tickets, pertaining to the darshan of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala temple, at …

TTD reintroducing Slotted Sarva Darshan token system at Tirumala temple from Nov 1
2 years, 1 month ago

TTD reintroducing Slotted Sarva Darshan token system at Tirumala temple from Nov 1

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: In order to provide hassle-free darshan to the devotees, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is reintroducing the Slotted Sarva Darshan system for the darshan of Lord Venkateswara at the hill temple of Tirumala. The system allows devotees to schedule a time slot of their choice and then report directly at the Vaikuntam queue complex for darshan at the given time …

TTD attempts changes in VIP break darshan hours, room allotment system
2 years, 2 months ago

TTD attempts changes in VIP break darshan hours, room allotment system

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Two major initiatives for the common devotees were announced by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams here on Sunday. Executive Officer AV Dharma Reddy said the temple body, on an experimental basis, has been shifting the room allotment system to Tirupati and aims at changing the VIP break darshan timing. Addressing the monthly ‘Dial-Your-TTD-EO’ programme in Tirumala, the EO said the …

TTD scraps VIP darshan on weekends to accommodate common pilgrims
2 years, 9 months ago

TTD scraps VIP darshan on weekends to accommodate common pilgrims

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: In a move aimed at prioritising darshan for common devotees, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has decided not to entertain recommendation letters for VIP darshan at Tirumala temple on weekends. By reallocating the time slot for VIP darshan, the TTD will be able to save at least two hours on the said days, enabling them to provide darshan to at …

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 …

Tirupati airport gets TTD darshan booking kiosk for donors
2 years, 11 months ago

Tirupati airport gets TTD darshan booking kiosk for donors

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams will set up a current booking counter at Tirupati International airport soon to issue VIP break darshan tickets to devotees who have donated to SRIVANI Trust. Upon their arrival at Tirupati, the devotees, who are willing to donate money to SRIVANI Trust, can instantly avail protocol break darshan tickets at this counter. The SRIVANI trust-donation linked …

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