Tirupati temple should be declared ‘no-fly’ zone to respect ‘sanctity’: TTD chairman
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Tirupati temple should be declared ‘no-fly’ zone to respect ‘sanctity’: TTD chairman

Hindustan Times  

TTD chairman BR Naidu on Saturday urged civil aviation minister K Ram Mohan Naidu's intervention to declare the Tirumala Tirupati temple as a “no-fly” zone. “Low flying planes, helicopters and other aerial activities on the Tirumala hill are disturbing the sacred atmosphere around the Srivari temple,” Naidu said. Naidu urged the union minister to intervene to protect the sanctity and cultural and spiritual heritage of the Tirumala Tirupati temple. ‘ ₹ 6 lakh crore’ temple economy Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said during an event last month that the economy involving temples is valued at ₹6 lakh crore and is the largest economic activity in the country.

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Tirupati temple body to serve 35,000 'vada prasadam' to devotees every day
3 weeks ago

Tirupati temple body to serve 35,000 'vada prasadam' to devotees every day

India Today  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams launched a Vada Prasadam programme for devotees at the Tarigonda Vengamamba Anna Prasadam Bhavan in Tirumala on Thursday. Speaking at the event, TTD Chairman BR Naidu stated that Devasthanams already serves high-quality Anna Prasadam to devotees, ensuring both taste and nutritional value. The temple body chairman said that after assuming office, he had envisioned adding an …

Temple board seeks no-fly zone over Tirumala to 'preserve its sanctity'
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Temple board seeks no-fly zone over Tirumala to 'preserve its sanctity'

India Today  

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Chairman BR Naidu wrote to Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, urging him to declare Andhra Pradesh's revered Tirupati temple a no-fly zone. The letter stated that the Tirumala shrine, also known as the Venkateshwara Temple, should be declared a no-fly zone, keeping in mind the principles of Agama Shastra, the sanctity of the temple, and …

Tirupati temple board seeks land from Devendra Fadnavis for temple in Navi Mumbai
1 month, 1 week ago

Tirupati temple board seeks land from Devendra Fadnavis for temple in Navi Mumbai

India Today  

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Chairman BR Naidu formally submitted a requisition to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, requesting land for the construction of an Ammavari temple in Navi Mumbai and a TTD Information Center at Bandra. The requisition was handed over by Naidu to Fadnavis during the ongoing International Temple Convention at Asha Convention Center in Tirupati. The event, which kicked …

Tirupati temple board sacks 18 staffers for violating ‘Hindu tradition’ policy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tirupati temple board sacks 18 staffers for violating ‘Hindu tradition’ policy

Hindustan Times  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams dismissed 18 employees for allegedly violating the trust's rule which states that the staff members can only follow and practice Hindu traditions. ‘Tirumala should remain symbol of Hindu faith’: TTD chairman TTD Board Chairman BR Naidu has often reiterated the board's stance that only Hindu employees are permitted to work at TTD temples and its affiliated …

TTD Board to expand temple operations and welfare of devotees
3 months ago

TTD Board to expand temple operations and welfare of devotees

The Hindu  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust Board has resolved to discuss and approve several significant resolutions aimed at enhancing services for devotees, expanding temple activities and improving infrastructure. Briefing the media about the deliberations of the meeting, TTD Executive Officer J. Shyamala Rao on Tuesday said, the board resolved to request the State government to recommend national status for its Sri …

Row over TTD's decision to allocate 1 pc annual revenue for Tirupati development
1 year, 5 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 …

RPS demands Tirumala as no-fly zone for sanctity
1 year, 8 months ago

RPS demands Tirumala as no-fly zone for sanctity

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Rayalaseema Porata Samithi on Friday demanded that Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams take immediate steps to declare Tirumala as a no-fly zone for preserving the sanctity of Lord Venkateswara’s Temple and respecting the sentiments of millions of Hindus. Addressing media, RPS convener P. Naveen Kumar Reddy expressed concern over sightings of flights and drones in the past few days above Tirumala …

Jammu's Tirupati Balaji temple now open
1 year, 9 months ago

Jammu's Tirupati Balaji temple now open

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The newly constructed Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Jammu has opened its doors to devotees after a grand Maha Samprokshanam ceremony, held during the auspicious Mithuna lagnam between 7:30 am and 8:15 am on Thursday. Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his joy at the establishment of the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Jammu, stating that it would bring the blessings of …

Eknath Shinde, Fadnavis participate in bhoomi puja for TTD’s Venkateswara temple in Navi Mumbai
1 year, 9 months ago

Eknath Shinde, Fadnavis participate in bhoomi puja for TTD’s Venkateswara temple in Navi Mumbai

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis participated in the foundation stone laying ceremony for TTD’s Shri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The world’s richest Hindu temple trust, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, has constructed temples in various cities across the country like Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kanyakumari, and now in Navi …

TTD sets up Vedic Heritage Corridor at Sri Venkateswara Vedic University
1 year, 9 months ago

TTD sets up Vedic Heritage Corridor at Sri Venkateswara Vedic University

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has taken a significant step to preserve and impart ancient knowledge by establishing a Vedic Heritage Corridor at the Sri Venkateswara Vedic University. Dharma Reddy, during a media interaction in Tirumala on Sunday, announced that the Sri Venkateswara Bhakti TV channel plans to telecast a 10-minute episode on each aspect of ancient Indian knowledge. Dharma …

No deviation in rituals and sevas to Lord Balaji: TTD claims in its affidavit to SC
3 years, 4 months ago

No deviation in rituals and sevas to Lord Balaji: TTD claims in its affidavit to SC

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Observing that a ‘Constitutional Court’ cannot interfere with the day-to-day affairs of a temple, the Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of a devotee’s Special Leave Petition challenging an AP High Court order. The Supreme court rejected his PIL seeking directions to Tirumala Tirupati devasthanams to rectify the method of performing day-to-day rituals and sevas to Lord Venkateswara at the …

For first time in history, Tirumala temple in Chittoor to shut for six days- Know why
6 years, 8 months ago

For first time in history, Tirumala temple in Chittoor to shut for six days- Know why

India TV News  

For the first time in history, the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala, will remain closed for six consecutive days from August 11 to 16, due to the conduct of a special ritual that is held once in 12 years. This is the first time that devotees are not being permitted inside the complex during conduct of the ritual, a temple …

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