Telangana Devotees Facing Problems in Tirumala, Says Konda Surekha
1 week, 2 days ago

Telangana Devotees Facing Problems in Tirumala, Says Konda Surekha

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Endowments minister Konda Surekha sparked a fresh controversy by claiming that while the Andhra Pradesh government was getting good revenue from Telangana devotees visiting Tirumala, the devotees are facing many hardships in the hill town. Speaking after offering prayers at the Srisailam temple, the abode of Lord Mallikarjuna, the minister said though Telangana did not gain control of the Srisailam Temple following bifurcation, the devotion of the state's people towards Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy remains strong. She urged the AP government to provide funds from the TTD for the development of historic temples and Kalyana Mandapams in Telangana since it has been receiving significant revenue from the devotees from Telangana. The AP government must respond positively and provide funds from the TTD for the development of old temples and kalyana mandapams,” Surekha suggested.

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Liaison Officer appointed to look into Telangana devotees woes at TTD
1 week, 2 days ago

Liaison Officer appointed to look into Telangana devotees woes at TTD

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Amid row over ignoring the official request letters submitted by devotees from the State in the name of elected representatives and Ministers, Telangana government has granted permission for engaging services of C Ganesh Kumar to work as an Officer on Special Duty on its behalf on contract basis at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. The decision to appoint a Liaison Officer …

Govt. to set up Veda Patasala at Yadagirigutta: Surekha
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Govt. to set up Veda Patasala at Yadagirigutta: Surekha

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government is setting up a Veda Patashala at an estimated cost of Rs 43.79 crore on 17.35 acres at Yadagirigutta, endowment minister Konda Surekha said, adding the government is carrying out the gold plating work of Sri Swami Vari Vimana Gopuram with 63 kg of gold. In a written reply in the state Assembly in response to …

Telangana govt. eyes Komuravelli Mallanna temple to boost temple tourism
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Telangana govt. eyes Komuravelli Mallanna temple to boost temple tourism

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With a view to developing temple tourism circuit, the state government is stress on the Komuravelli Mallanna temple in Siddipet which is fast emerging as a prominent religious spot. Mallaiah, an Oggu Pujari, said Oggu Katha performance, a traditional storytelling art form, is performed by the community, narrating tales of Lord Mallanna, His consort Medaramma, blending Shaivite and folk …

Financial support for temples in AP doubled to Rs 10,000: Minister Anam
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Tirumala Temple Board mandates removal of non-Hindu staff
1 month, 2 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, 2 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 …

Jana Sena Urges Use of SRIVANI Funds To Build Affordable Wedding Halls
4 months, 1 week ago

Jana Sena Urges Use of SRIVANI Funds To Build Affordable Wedding Halls

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Jana Sena has called for the construction of affordable wedding halls in Tirupati using funds from the SRIVANI trust to benefit middle-class families. At a press conference in Tirupati on Wednesday, Jana Sena's Tirupati in-charge, Kiran Rayal, accused the previous YSRC government of misusing Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and SRIVANI trust funds under the guise of temple construction. Highlighting …

Nithyannadanam Satram Planned at Sri Raja Rajeshwara Temple
4 months, 1 week ago

Nithyannadanam Satram Planned at Sri Raja Rajeshwara Temple

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: The state government is setting up a ‘Nithyannadanam Satram’ for the convenience of devotees at the famous Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy temple on the lines of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, said backward class welfare minister Ponnam Prabhakar. Ponnam Prabhakar said steps are being taken for providing all kinds of facilities to devotees at Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy temple which …

TTD vows to provide hassle-free darshan for pilgrims
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

TTD Prioritises Common Devotees During Summer Rush, Announces Streamlined Services
10 months 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: …

Surekha Calls For Accountability Of Every Rupee That Is Donated
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Surekha Calls For Accountability Of Every Rupee That Is Donated

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Forest minister Konda Surekha on Wednesday called for accountability of every penny that comes from the people and employees and how they have been spent. In a meeting held to review usage of funds allocated for increasing greenery, she said, “In the backdrop of ever increasing environmental changes, which are posing new challenges, the quest to increase greenery should …

TTD to spend Rs 418 crore to build two huge pilgrim amenities centres in Tirupati
1 year ago

TTD to spend Rs 418 crore to build two huge pilgrim amenities centres in Tirupati

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has begun the construction of two massive pilgrims’ amenities complexes, “Achyutam and Sripatham”, in Tirupati to provide comfortable accommodation for devotees visiting the famous Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala. The 70-year-old Govindaraja Swamy and Kodandarama Swamy choultries in Tirupati had become dilapidated over the years, necessitating TTD to demolish those structures and construct modern amenities …

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 …

Lata Mangeshkar\'s family fulfils her last wish with donation to Tirumala Lord
1 year, 2 months ago

Lata Mangeshkar\'s family fulfils her last wish with donation to Tirumala Lord

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: Fulfilling the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's last wishes, her family has donated a sum of Rs 10 lakh to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams on her behalf. In a letter to the TTD, Mangeshkar's family informed the temple trust about her expressed desire to donate Rs 10 lakh in her will. Her sister, Usha Mangeshkar, personally requested the TTD's …

BJP Govt Not Giving National Festival Status to Medaram Jatara, says Indrakaran
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP Govt Not Giving National Festival Status to Medaram Jatara, says Indrakaran

Deccan Chronicle  

WARANGAL: The BJP government at the Centre keeps “ignoring” the plea from the Telangana government to consider the biennial tribal fair, Sammakka and Saralamma jatara, in Medaram of Mulugu district, as a national festival. Panchayat raj minister Dayakar Rao as also state planning board vice-chairman Vinod Kumar, government chief whip Vinay Bhaskar, etc were also present. Later, speaking to the …

Temple cash: Notice to TS
1 year, 5 months ago

Temple cash: Notice to TS

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the principal secretary and endowment commissioner in a petition challenging the inaction of the authorities in exempting temples, whose annual income was less than Rs five lakh from the purview of the Telangana Charitable Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987. Nagilla Srinivas of Akhila Bharata Hindu Mahasabha and two …

Telangana temples restored to past glory: Indrakaran Reddy
1 year, 8 months ago

Telangana temples restored to past glory: Indrakaran Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Endowments minister A. Indrakaran Reddy on Wednesday declared that state government has restored the past glory of temples in Telangana. Inaugurating the newly constructed Sitaramachandra Swamy Temple at Nagaramgutta in Konaraopet mandal of Rajanna Sircilla district, Indrakaran said previous governments never bothered about development of temples in the state. But the BRS government is allocating separate funds for renovating …

Telangana government bets big on temple tourism
1 year, 9 months ago

Telangana government bets big on temple tourism

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With temples like the one at Yadadri and the Unesco-recognized Ramappa temple in Mulugu getting a facelift and new effort to refurbish other sites, temple tourism is in for a major boost in the state. Officials from Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation said that the government was keen on transforming temples to more than pilgrimage sites offering better facilities …

Andhra Pradesh government announces to build around 3,000 temples aiming to protect 'Hindu faith'
1 year, 10 months ago

Andhra Pradesh government announces to build around 3,000 temples aiming to protect 'Hindu faith'

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh: The Andhra Pradesh government has announced to build of around 3000 temples in the state aiming to protect Hindu Faith. “To protect and propagate the Hindu faith on a massive scale, construction of Hindu temples in the localities of weaker sections has been initiated,” said Satyanaraya, who is also the Endowments Minister said in a release on Tuesday. …

TTD to build 1,342 temples across AP through SRIVANI trust funds
2 years, 4 months ago

TTD to build 1,342 temples across AP through SRIVANI trust funds

Deccan Chronicle  

Thirupathi: In a bid to promote Hindu Sanatana Dharma and to contain religious conversions, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams will construct 1,342 Lord Venkateswara temples across Andhra Pradesh with funds donated by the devotees to Sri Venkateswara Alaya Nirmanam trust of the TTD. Speaking on the occasion, the EO said the TTD has already constructed 502 temples in the first phase …

TTD cautions pilgrims on waiting time for darshan
2 years, 7 months ago

TTD cautions pilgrims on waiting time for darshan

Deccan Chronicle  

Nellore: In view of the heavy influx of pilgrims since the last one week, TTD chairman Subba Reddy has appealed to devotees arriving in Tirumala to be prepared for a patient wait until their turn comes for darshan of the Lord of Seven Hills. The TTD chairman said the heavy surge of pilgrims this time was also due to the …

TS to give temples a facelift: Minister
2 years, 11 months ago

TS to give temples a facelift: Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Asserting that the government has spent more money on renovating historical temples in the state, animal husbandry minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav on Sunday said that Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao has given importance to developing temples and helping them regain their original glory. Yadav said that Komaravelli Mallanna temple now boasts of all kinds of facilities, which has resulted …

To Boost Tourism, J&K Govt Approves Land for Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam Temple
3 years, 9 months ago

To Boost Tourism, J&K Govt Approves Land for Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam Temple

News 18  

In a bid to increase footfall in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has decided to give over 490 kanals of land to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for building a temple. “The administrative council has approved the proposal to allot 496 Kanal 17 Marla to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for the building of Temple and its allied infrastructures, pilgrim amenities complex, Vedapatasala, …

TTD Approves Rs 2,938 Crore Budget for 2021-22
3 years, 10 months ago

TTD Approves Rs 2,938 Crore Budget for 2021-22

News 18  

The Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam on Saturday approved its annual budget of Rs 2,937 crore for the financial year 2021-22. Reddy said the TTD would allocate Rs 9 crore to set up a children hospital in the old building of BIRRDS hospital in Tirupati. Reddy said of the total expected revenue, the cash offerings to be made by devotees were likely …

Did Tirumala Temple Trust foresee Yes Bank crisis? TTD Board Chairman withdrew Rs 1,300 cr recently
4 years, 9 months ago

Did Tirumala Temple Trust foresee Yes Bank crisis? TTD Board Chairman withdrew Rs 1,300 cr recently

India TV News  

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam in Andhra Pradesh quite recently withdrew deposits of Rs 1,300 crore from Yes Bank, which was placed under moratorium Thursday with the withdrawals capped at Rs 50,000 per account for a month. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam deposited its funds with four banks including Yes Bank, during the previous TDP government's regime. It is reported that TTD Board …

2 NRIs offer Rs14 crore donation to Lord Balaji temple
5 years, 4 months ago

2 NRIs offer Rs14 crore donation to Lord Balaji temple

Hindustan Times  

Two US-based NRI entrepreneurs have made a princely donation of ₹14 crores to the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at nearby Tirumala on Friday, a temple official said. The devotees requested the temple officials to use the funds for different TTD-run public welfare trusts. The devotees, who are friends and wished to remain anonymous, made the offering on the …

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