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 official said. Meanwhile, Putta Sudhakara Yadav, Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devashanams Board that governs the shrine, said the TTD board has resolved not to allow devotees during the period. The devotees would also not be allowed to travel on all routes, including the 10 km long stairway leading to the hill temple from Tirupati, during the period, he said.

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‘Maha Samprokshanam’ ceremony to be conducted at Sri Kodandaramalayam in Vontimitta from March 5 to 9
3 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Maha Samprokshanam’ ceremony to be conducted at Sri Kodandaramalayam in Vontimitta from March 5 to 9

The Hindu  

The ‘Maha Samprokshanam’ ceremony will be conducted at the famous Sri Kodandaramalayam in Vontimitta of Kadapa district from March 5 to 9 in a grand manner. In view of the repair and restoration works necessitated in the temple under the auspices of Archaeological Survey of India, ‘Balalayam’ was performed in the temple last September, which is the process of transferring …

Tirupati temple should be declared ‘no-fly’ zone to respect ‘sanctity’: TTD chairman
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

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 …

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 …

TTD to Initiate Development of Upamaka Temple Soon
1 month, 1 week ago

TTD to Initiate Development of Upamaka Temple Soon

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has announced its decision to initiate immediate steps for the development of the ancient Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Upamaka in Nakkapally mandal. The home minister highlighted the neglected state of the temple and pointed out that although the temple, spread over five acres, was handed over to TTD in 2017, it had seen little …

Sadhus begin fast unto death demanding ‘protection of Tirupati’s sanctity’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sadhus begin fast unto death demanding ‘protection of Tirupati’s sanctity’

The Hindu  

Sadhus began a fast unto death in Tirupati on Wednesday, demanding that the government protect the sanctity of Tirupati, the abode of Lord Venkateswara. The protest, taken up in front of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams administrative headquarters here, was being spearheaded by Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishat, led by its president Srinivasananda Saraswati, which expressed concern over what it alleged “continued …

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 …

Tens of thousands of devotees throng Tirumala temple for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tens of thousands of devotees throng Tirumala temple for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan

The Hindu  

Tens of thousands of devotees thronged the Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan on the auspicious Mukkoti Ekadasi on Friday as the town reverberated with ‘Govinda Namam’. Following instructions of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams facilitated Vaikunta Dwara Darshan for the family members of the devotees injured in the stampede. Meanwhile, a galaxy …

Temples in Nizamabad gear up for Vaikunta Ekadasi
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Temples in Nizamabad gear up for Vaikunta Ekadasi

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: Vaishnavite temples across Nizamabad district are decked out for the auspicious occasion of Vaikunta Ekadasi on January 10. Temples including Indur Tirumala in Narsingpally village, Apuroopa Venkateshwara in Adavi Mamidipally village, and Telangana Tirumala in Timmapur have been beautifully adorned for the special Uttara Dwara darshan on Friday. Thousands of devotees are expected to visit Sri Venkateswara Swamy temples …

TTD Kalyana Ratham to start for Maha Kumbhmela on Jan. 8
2 months, 2 weeks ago

TTD Kalyana Ratham to start for Maha Kumbhmela on Jan. 8

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirumala: As part of the propagation of Hindu Sanatana Dharma, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is constructing a replica temple of Sri Venkateswara Swamy during the prestigious Maha Kumbh mela at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh and a kalyana ratham will start with the divine blessings of Srivaru on January 8 at 7am from Tirumala. TTD EO J Syamala Rao, addressing media …

Tirupati board officials visit Tamil Nadu Vishnu temple for Kaisika Ekadasi 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tirupati board officials visit Tamil Nadu Vishnu temple for Kaisika Ekadasi 2024

India Today  

Officials of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams offered holy silk “vastrams” at the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Tamil Nadu’s Srirangam on the auspicious occasion of “Kaisika Ekadasi”. #WATCH | Tamil Nadu | Officials of the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams present Holy silk ‘vastrams’ to the Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy temple, on the auspicious occasion of ‘Kaisika Ekadasi’ Kaisika Ekadasi is observed in the …

Tirumala temple bans political speeches, warns of legal action against violators
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Yadagirigutta to get board on lines of TTD: Telangana CM
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Yadagirigutta to get board on lines of TTD: Telangana CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy made clear the state government’s intention to constitute the "Yadagirigutta Temple Board" for the Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy temple on the lines of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam and asked the officials to take the necessary steps to establish the board. He announced that the temple town would be known by its old name of Yadagirigutta, the …

Tirumala decked up for Srivari Brahmotsavams
5 months, 3 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 …

Ayodhya temple trust officials to study crowd management practices in Tirumala
1 year, 1 month ago

Ayodhya temple trust officials to study crowd management practices in Tirumala

The Hindu  

Officials from the Ram Janmabhoomi Theertha Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya will soon be arriving at the temple of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala to study the crowd management practices in vogue at the ancient temple. Visited by around 70,000 devotees on any lean day and over a lakh during peak season, the Tirumala temple has always been a case study on …

Chandrababu to visit Tirumala temple on Dec. 1
1 year, 3 months ago

Chandrababu to visit Tirumala temple on Dec. 1

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party national president Nara Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to offer prayers at the famous Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala on December 1. The next morning, between 7 am and 8 am, he will first visit the Sri Bhu-Varaha Swamy Temple, before proceeding to worship Lord Venkateswara Swamy Temple atop Tirumala. …

Controversy Over Tourism Minister\'s Visit to Tirumala Temple
1 year, 4 months ago

Controversy Over Tourism Minister\'s Visit to Tirumala Temple

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The visit of tourism minister R.K. Roja to the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala raised a row on Thursday over the sanctity of the temple's religious regulations. The issue arose when Roja's personal photographer, identified as Steyn, was spotted wearing some religious accessories associated with a faith other than Hinduism while standing in front of the main temple. Tirumala …

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 …

Tirumala Hill Temple Cancels Privileged Darshans During Navaratri Brahmotsavams
1 year, 5 months ago

Tirumala Hill Temple Cancels Privileged Darshans During Navaratri Brahmotsavams

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirumala: TTD has cancelled all privileged darshans at the hill temple in Tirumala during the nine-day festival from October 15 to 23 in anticipation of a huge influx of devotees for the 'Navaratri Brahmotsavams' of Lord Venkateswara. The VIP break and privileged darshans, including those for infants and parents, NRIs, defence personnel, senior citizens and physically handicapped individuals, will not …

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 …

With new regulations by TTD, a record number of devotees have darshan at Tirumala temple
1 year, 9 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 …

Tirumala bustles with pilgrims; darshan time crosses 24 hours
1 year, 9 months ago

Tirumala bustles with pilgrims; darshan time crosses 24 hours

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: As the summer holidays draw to a close, the hill town of Tirumala is experiencing an extraordinary influx of pilgrims. Devotees have been forced to endure waits of over 24 hours in long queue lines to offer prayers to Lord Venkateswara, the presiding deity, on Sunday. As of 6 pm on Sunday, devotees in the queue lines were experiencing …

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 …

Three-day Jyestabhishekam takes off to a spiritual start at Tirumala temple
1 year, 9 months ago

Three-day Jyestabhishekam takes off to a spiritual start at Tirumala temple

The Hindu  

The three-day annual Jyestabhishekam commenced at the temple of Lord Venkateswara on Friday amid religious fervour. The festival took off to a religious start with Shanti homam, Sata kalasa Pratista avahana, Nava kalasa avahana and kankana pratista and dharanam followed by Snapana Thirumanjanam to the utsava deities of Lord Malayappa and his two divine consorts. Immense significance is attached to …

Tirupati Balaji Temple in Jammu nears completion, set to open on June 8
1 year, 10 months ago

Tirupati Balaji Temple in Jammu nears completion, set to open on June 8

Deccan Chronicle  

JAMMU: The construction work of the Tirupati Balaji temple, located amidst the picturesque Shivalik forests in Majeen here, is in its final phase and the temple is scheduled to open its doors for devotees on June 8. The Jammu temple will be the sixth Balaji Temple constructed outside of Andhra Pradesh, with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams having previously built temples …

Temples in Tirupati, Chittoor districts remain closed for lunar eclipse
2 years, 4 months ago

Temples in Tirupati, Chittoor districts remain closed for lunar eclipse

Deccan Chronicle  

TIRUPATI: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams dispensed with darshan time for pilgrims for around 12 hours at the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala, marking the last lunar eclipse of the year, on Tuesday. Though the lunar eclipse occurred between 2.39pm and 6.19pm, TTD closed the temple around 8.40am. Devotees were allowed darshan of the lord shortly after 7.30pm Other temples under …

Five-day Sri Venkateswara Vaibhavotsavam begins in Hyderabad to devotees\' delight
2 years, 5 months ago

Five-day Sri Venkateswara Vaibhavotsavam begins in Hyderabad to devotees\' delight

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The five-day festival of Sri Venkateswara Vaibhavotsavam kickstarted on Tuesday at the NTR Stadium with thousands of devotees participating in the event. With the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams constructing a model Srivari temple at NTR Stadium, devotees can now witness the Nithya Kainkaryams performed for Lord Venkateswara Swamy at Tirumala in the city itself, thanks to the TTD hosting 'Sri …

Tirumala witnesses huge summer rush
2 years, 9 months ago

Tirumala witnesses huge summer rush

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: In view of summer holidays and weekends, the abode of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala is witnessing heavy pilgrim rush with waiting time for darshan of the presiding deity stretching beyond 48 hours, as on Saturday evening. The Vaikuntam queue complexes – I and II - and other vital points in the temple town have been bustling with heavy pilgrim …

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 …

Shirdi Saibaba Temple Officials Visit Tirumala Shrine, Learn About Covid-19 Safety Measures for Devotees
4 years, 6 months ago

Shirdi Saibaba Temple Officials Visit Tirumala Shrine, Learn About Covid-19 Safety Measures for Devotees

News 18  

Top officials of the famous Sri Saibaba shrine in Shirdi in Maharashtra visited the Lord Venkateswara temple at nearby Tirumala on Saturday to gain knowledge about the COVID-19 precautionary measures being taken for the benefit of devotees at the hill temple. A meeting was held on the hills between an official delegation led K Harishchandra Bagate, CEO of Shirdi Saibaba …

Balaji Temple in Tirumala to open for trial run from 8 June; only TTD staff and locals allowed during experimental phase
4 years, 9 months ago

Balaji Temple in Tirumala to open for trial run from 8 June; only TTD staff and locals allowed during experimental phase

Firstpost  

The Balaji Temple in Tirumala will open only on an ‘experimental’ basis to locals and employees of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which manages its administration The Andhra Pradesh government has given its nod to the re-opening of the Balaji Temple in Tirumala from 8 June. However, the temple will open only on an ‘experimental’ basis to locals and employees of …

Andhra Unlock 1.0: Tirupati Temple Likely to Open for Devotees from June 8 on Trial Basis
4 years, 9 months ago

Andhra Unlock 1.0: Tirupati Temple Likely to Open for Devotees from June 8 on Trial Basis

News 18  

The Tirupati temple in Tirumala, one of the most famous and richest temples in the country, is gearing to open its doors soon to devotees. The Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday issued orders that the temple board can open the shrine on a "trial" basis for its employees and local public only. The move comes on the heels of the …

Tirupati temple likely to open on June 8, to hold 'trial run of darshan' with limited devotees
4 years, 9 months ago

Tirupati temple likely to open on June 8, to hold 'trial run of darshan' with limited devotees

India TV News  

The Andhra Pradesh government has given nod to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam to conduct a trial run of ''darshan'' at the Tirumala temple with TTD employees and local devotees. In a memo issued by JSV Prasad, Special Chief Secretary to the state government, the TTD will hold a "trial run for TTD employees and local public of Tirumala, with limited number …

The Tirupati temple employment of non-Hindus controversy explained
5 years, 6 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 …

Tirumala temple hundi nets record low income of Rs 73 lakh instead of Rs 3 crore
6 years, 7 months ago

Tirumala temple hundi nets record low income of Rs 73 lakh instead of Rs 3 crore

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing six-day vedic ceremony at the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara near here has affected daily collections at the sacred ‘hundi,’ which hit a record low of Rs 73 lakh against Rs 3 crore on Sunday, a temple official said. The temple hundi attracts cash offerings to the tune of Rs 3 crore or more besides gold and …

Andhra CM asks Tirupati temple to restrict number of devotees for six days
6 years, 8 months ago

Andhra CM asks Tirupati temple to restrict number of devotees for six days

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu asked the trust board to curtail the number of devotees inside the Tirupati temple in a manner that would not cause any disturbance to the ritual as was done on previous occasions A view of Venkateswara Temple on Tirumala hills. “It is not fair on the part of the TTD Trust Board to expect …

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam revokes decision, will allow darshan during Maha Samprokshanam
6 years, 8 months ago

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam revokes decision, will allow darshan during Maha Samprokshanam

Op India  

After widespread criticism over its decision to stop darshan during the 6 days of ‘Ashtabandhana Maha Samprokshanam,’ the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam management has finally agreed to allow darshan during the ritual from August 11 to 16. Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal has reportedly informed that the TTD management has decided to keep aside 31 hours for devotees to have darshan …

Head priest of Tirumala's Venkateshwara Temple is taking on the management and all knives are out
7 years, 4 months ago

Head priest of Tirumala's Venkateshwara Temple is taking on the management and all knives are out

Firstpost  

What began as a clash between religious rites and the IAS management of the country’s richest temple, has now descended into mudslinging between the head priest and the officers in charge of administration What began as a clash between religious rites and the IAS management of the country’s richest temple, has now descended into mudslinging between the head priest and …

Good news for Delhiites, Tirupati's Balaji coming to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
9 years, 4 months ago

Good news for Delhiites, Tirupati's Balaji coming to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

India TV News  

New Delhi: Delhiites will have an opportunity to witness and seek the blessings of Lord Balaji as the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is set to organise a Sri Venkateswara Vaibhavotsavam here from October 31. TTD, which manages the Lord Balaji temple in Tirumala and other associated shrines, is set to offer a unique opportunity to people in the national capital of …

Tirupati temple will be built in Dehradun, other places: TTD
9 years, 5 months ago

Tirupati temple will be built in Dehradun, other places: TTD

India TV News  

New Delhi: As part of its plans to have a Lord Venkateswara temple in every state capital of the country, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is building a temple in Dehradun in Uttarakhand, a senior government official on Saturday said. TTD joint executive officer Pola Bhaskar told reporters here that Uttarakhand government has allocated land for the Lord Venkateswara temple and …

HC moved for protection to pilgrims visiting Tirumala
11 years, 5 months ago

HC moved for protection to pilgrims visiting Tirumala

India TV News  

Chennai: A petition seeking to protect Tamil Nadu pilgrims visiting the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara in Thirumala in Andhra Pradesh in the backdrop of continuing anti-Telangana stir has been filed in the Madras High Court. Petitioner, advocate Gnanasekharan, sought a direction to the Centre and the governments of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh to take adequate steps to …

Tirumala witnesses thin crowd as buses go off road
11 years, 7 months ago

Tirumala witnesses thin crowd as buses go off road

The Hindu  

Lord Venkateswara’s hill shrine on Tuesday wore a deserted look with APSRTC buses going off the road. Employees of the corporation, which runs over 500 buses between Tirumala and Tirupati operating over 3,000 services every day, on Monday midnight joined the strike in line with a call given by the APNGOs demanding the reversal of the Centre’s decision to bifurcate …

Benign benefactor
17 years, 6 months ago

Benign benefactor

The Hindu  

The Tirumala-Tirupati Devasthanams has been successfully managing the Venkateswara temple and the township since 1932. In addition to the temple, the TTD owned 600 zamindari villages, spread over Chittoor and Chingleput districts, with an annual income of about Rs.6 lakh. The annual income of the temple, including land revenue, stood at Rs.11 lakh in 1933, Rs.22 lakh in 1949 and …

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