TTD adds RTC buses to its existing fleet of free buses

TTD adds RTC buses to its existing fleet of free buses

An APSRTC bus plying on the Tirumala ghat road. File photo | Photo Credit: The Hindu In a significant move aimed at enhancing the convenience of devotees visiting Tirumala, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), in collaboration with Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC), has added additional buses to its already existing fleet of vehicles … Read more

All those who work at Tirumala should be Hindus, says newly-appointed chairman of TTD

All those who work at Tirumala should be Hindus, says newly-appointed chairman of TTD

The newly-appointed chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Board B R Naidu on Thursday (October 31, 2024) said all those who work at Tirumala, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, should be Hindus. Speaking to reporters here, he said he would speak to the Andhra Pradesh government on how to deal with staff members belonging to … Read more

Shanti Homam observed at Tirumala temple after the use of adulterated ghee was observed in TTD

Shanti Homam observed at Tirumala temple after the use of adulterated ghee was observed in TTD

Laddu prasadam was displayed in Sri Venkateswara Swamy TTD temple in Vijayawada. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) transport the Srivari Laddus across the country. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO ‘Shanti Homam’ was ceremoniously observed at the temple of Lord Venkateswara here on Monday (September 23, 2024). The revered Vedic ritual, steeped in ancient tradition, was … Read more

S. Sridhar assumes charge as new TTD CVSO

S. Sridhar assumes charge as new TTD CVSO

New CVSO of TTD, S. Sridhar. IPS officer S. Sridhar on Wednesday assumed charge as the new Chief Vigilance and Security Officer (CVSO) of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). Soon after assuming, he offered prayers to the presiding deity Lord Venkateswara along with his family members. Source link

State Government under fire as TTD funds go for Collectorate maintenance

State Government under fire as TTD funds go for Collectorate maintenance

The issue of Tirupati district Collectorate seeking funds for its building maintenance from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) exchequer has taken a political turn, with parties across the political spectrum flaying the temple management for alleged misuse of funds. It may be recalled that the TTD had built ‘Padmavathi Nilayam’, a 600-room facility to accommodate … Read more

TTD resolves to strengthen surveillance on the footpath leading to Tirumala

TTD resolves to strengthen surveillance on the footpath leading to Tirumala

TTD Chairman B. Karunakar Reddy inspecting the spot where the mauled body of six-year-old Lakshita was found. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on August 12 (Saturday) resolved to install about 500 CCTV cameras along the stretch between Galigopuram and Narasimha Swamy temple on the footpath leading to Tirumala. The decision was taken in the backdrop … Read more

11 new shoe-keeping centres to be set up at Tirumala

11 new shoe-keeping centres to be set up at Tirumala

Anand Nilayam and the Maha Gopuram of the Tirumala temple of Lord Venkateswara. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement TTD Executive Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy, on Tuesday, directed the officials to finish setting up shoe-keeping centres at 11 locations in Tirumala by the second week of April, before the onset of summer vacations. Shoe-keeping centres shall come up at … Read more

A.K. Singhal takes over as TTD Eexcutive Officer (FAC)

A.K. Singhal takes over as TTD Eexcutive Officer (FAC)

Principal Secretary (Revenue – Endowments) A.K. Singhal taking over as TTD Executive Officer (FAC) in Tirumala on Friday. Principal Secretary (Revenue – Endowments) Anil Kumar Singhal here on Friday took charge as Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Executive Officer (FAC). Additional Executive Officer (FAC) Veerabrahmam administered him the oath at ‘Bangaru Vakili’ inside the temple. Later, vedic … Read more

Booking of TTD kalyana mandapams at Tirumala to be suspended from March 1

Booking of TTD kalyana mandapams at Tirumala to be suspended from March 1

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams(TTD) has announced suspension of advance booking of all its seven kalyana mandapams at the Tirumala temple from March 1. in view of the upcoming repair and refurbishment works. The bookings will be resumed after the completion of works. Source link

Gold-plating of Sri Govindaraja temple in Tirupati to gain pace

Gold-plating of Sri Govindaraja temple in Tirupati to gain pace

TTD Joint Executive Officer V. Veerabrahmam interacting with goldsmiths engaged in the gold-plating work of Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple in Tirupati on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. The gold plating work taken up by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) at Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple’s ‘Alaya Vimana Gopuram’, the canopy over the sanctum sanctorum, is set to … Read more