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TTD to cut darshan wait times, reassess non-Hindu staff at Tirumala

TTD reforms focus on reducing darshan times, banning political statements, improving ghee quality, and reassigning non-Hindu employees

TTD to cut darshan wait times, reassess non-Hindu staff at Tirumala
Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 12:10 PM IST

TTD favours Hindus in Tirumala, Centre wants non-Muslims in Waqfs: Owaisi

Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday alleged that the new chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) favoured Hindu-only staff policy in Tirumala, whereas the NDA government at the Centre wants to induct non-Muslims in Waqf boards. On Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's comments in favour of parents having more children, Owaisi claimed that he would have been blamed for "doing population jihad" had he said the same thing. He also said south India would suffer if delimitation of constituencies is carried out on the basis of population. "TTD chairman says that all employees should be Hindu. The Kashi Vishwanath board has also said that all employees including the commissioner should be from Hindu religion," he told reporters here. He said the endowment boards of many states maintain that if the officials of the boards change religion, they will be removed from their posts, he said. Saying that he does not have any .

TTD favours Hindus in Tirumala, Centre wants non-Muslims in Waqfs: Owaisi
Updated On : 02 Nov 2024 | 8:02 PM IST

Non-Muslims proposed in Waqf but Tirumala to have all-Hindu staff: Owaisi

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the recently appointed chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced the Hindu-only staff policy in Tirumala, whereas the NDA government at the Centre wants to induct non-Muslims in Waqf Boards. In a post on X on Friday night, he said, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams' chairman says that only Hindus should work in Tirumala. But Modi govt wants to make it mandatory for there to be non-Muslims in Waqf Boards & Waqf Council. Most Hindu Endowment laws insist that only Hindus should be its members. What is good for the goose should be good for the gander, no? The newly-designated chairman of TTD Board rd B R Naidu on October 31 said all those who work at Tirumala, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, should be Hindus. Naidu said he would speak to the Andhra Pradesh government on how to deal with staff members belonging to other religions, whether they should be sent to other government departments

Non-Muslims proposed in Waqf but Tirumala to have all-Hindu staff: Owaisi
Updated On : 02 Nov 2024 | 12:17 PM IST

Devotees complimenting Tirupati laddu quality improved, says CM Naidu

Devotees visiting Lord Venkateswara temple on Tirumala hills are complementing that the quality of laddu prasadam (consecrated sweet) has improved and it should continue that way, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Saturday. Naidu, who held a review meeting with senior officials of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the custodian of Venkateswara Swamy temple, also asked them to make sure only the best quality ingredients go into making prasadams (sacred offerings ), an official release from the temple authorities said. The CM's remarks came amid recent allegations of the CM and TTD Executive Officer that adulterated ghee was used in making laddu prasadam during the previous YSR Congress regime, a charge rubbished by former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. He further said VIP culture should be reduced in Tirumala and there should be no hustle and bustle when celebrities visit the temple. The decoration at the temple should be simple and spiritual with no hype and ...

Devotees complimenting Tirupati laddu quality improved, says CM Naidu
Updated On : 05 Oct 2024 | 11:25 AM IST

Tirupati Laddu row: SIT inspects flour mill where ghee is stored, tested

Jagan Mohan Reddy accused CM Naidu of blatantly lying about the Tirupati Laddu Prasadam

Tirupati Laddu row: SIT inspects flour mill where ghee is stored, tested
Updated On : 01 Oct 2024 | 7:53 AM IST

Tirupati laddu row: Calls for reform in offerings from Ayodhya, Mathura

The controversy over the alleged adulteration of Tirupati Temple laddus has sparked reactions from Ayodhya, Prayagraj, and Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, with calls for reform in the preparation and distribution of 'prasad'. In Ayodhya, the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Satyendra Das, demanded a "complete ban" on prasad prepared by external agencies. He expressed concerns over the purity of ghee used in temple offerings, urging that "all prasad should be prepared under the supervision of temple priests". "The controversy over the alleged use of fat and meat in Tirupati Balaji's prasad is escalating across the country," Das noted, emphasising the need for stringent inspections of the quality of oil and ghee sold nationwide. He alleged that there was an international conspiracy to desecrate temples by mixing inappropriate substances in offerings. In Mathura, the Dharma Raksha Sangh announced its decision to revert to the "ancient style" of 'prasadam' recipes, replacing ...

Tirupati laddu row: Calls for reform in offerings from Ayodhya, Mathura
Updated On : 27 Sep 2024 | 7:38 AM IST

FIR against X users for claiming 'Amul' ghee used in Tirupati laddus

Police on Saturday registered a case against seven users of social media platform 'X' for allegedly spreading misinformation that the "low quality" ghee used for making laddus at the Tirupati temple belonged to the 'Amul' brand, an official said. A massive political row has erupted after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu claimed that animal fat was used in making laddus made Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati during the previous government in the state. Anand-based Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets its milk and dairy products under the brand name 'Amul', has denied having supplied ghee (clarified butter) to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages the temple. As per the FIR, X users of seven different handles spread misinformation that ghee with animal fat used for preparing laddus for Tirupati Balaji temple belonged to the 'Amul' brand with the intention of harming the reputation of the GCMMF, the cyber crime ...

FIR against X users for claiming 'Amul' ghee used in Tirupati laddus
Updated On : 21 Sep 2024 | 2:45 PM IST

Sanctity of Tirupati 'laddu prasadam' restored, unblemished now: TTD

Amid concerns among devotees on the quality of ghee used in the famous Tirupati 'laddu prasadam', the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has said sanctity of the sacred sweetmeat has been restored. In a social media post on Friday night, the TTD, which manages the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, on the hills of Tirumala said the divinity and purity of Srivari Laddu is unblemished now. The divinity and purity of Srivari laddu is unblemished now. TTD is committed to protecting the holiness of Laddu Prasadam to the satisfaction of all the devotees, the temple board said in the post. The temple body managing the super-rich shrine on Friday revealed it has come across sub-standard ghee and presence of lard in samples tested for quality, echoing claims first made by Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu two days ago. With the fingers of accusation being pointed at the previous YSRCP regime over the issue, former CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy described the matter as "diversion politics,"

Sanctity of Tirupati 'laddu prasadam' restored, unblemished now: TTD
Updated On : 21 Sep 2024 | 9:54 AM IST

'Saddened, disturbed by Tirupati temple ladoo controversy': Congress

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has sparked a controversy by alleging that under his predecessor, Jagan Mohan Reddy, adulterated ghee was used in ladoos at Tirupati's temple

'Saddened, disturbed by Tirupati temple ladoo controversy': Congress
Updated On : 20 Sep 2024 | 3:02 PM IST

YSRCP govt desecrated Tirumala, sanitisation process has begun: AP CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that the previous YSRCP government had desecrated Tirumala, the abode of world-renowned Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, but noted the sanitisation process has already begun. The CM further alleged that the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government had served substandard food to the Tirumala devotees to not only undermine its holiness but also hurt the devotees' sentiments. After finding the evidence that substandard ingredients were used to make prasadam (consecrated food), we will take stringent action against the people responsible for it, said Naidu in a press release. He made these comments on the sidelines of inaugurating an Anna Canteen at the secretariat on Thursday. Anna Canteens offer subsidised meals for poor people. The chief minister said Tirumala deity Sri Venkateswara Swamy is one of the most revered Gods for the Hindus and alleged that the YSRCP government had completely desecrated it. Meanwhile, IT Minister Na

YSRCP govt desecrated Tirumala, sanitisation process has begun: AP CM Naidu
Updated On : 20 Sep 2024 | 9:55 AM IST

Tirumala Balaji temple nets over Rs 1,450 cr as hundi collection in 2022

According to Dharma Reddy Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), as many as 2.37 crore devotes visited the temple last year

Tirumala Balaji temple nets over Rs 1,450 cr as hundi collection in 2022
Updated On : 13 Jan 2023 | 11:46 PM IST

Barbers stage protest in Tirumala against harassment by vigilance staff

Barbers on Thursday staged a protest due to harassment by the vigilance staff at Kalyankattas in Tirumala, said the officials.

Barbers stage protest in Tirumala against harassment by vigilance staff
Updated On : 28 Oct 2022 | 9:48 AM IST

Second ghat road in Tirumala closed for traffic as boulders fall

The second ghat road leading to the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala has been indefinitely closed to vehicular traffic

Second ghat road in Tirumala closed for traffic as boulders fall
Updated On : 01 Dec 2021 | 2:12 PM IST

Amid rains, road to Lord Balaji shrine in Tirumala shut, flight service hit

The ghat roads leading to shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala near here has been indefinitely closed to vehicular traffic from Thursday evening due to incessant rains, an official of temple said.

Amid rains, road to Lord Balaji shrine in Tirumala shut, flight service hit
Updated On : 18 Nov 2021 | 8:56 PM IST

Karnataka to build Rs 200 crore pilgrim amenities complexes at Tirumala

The state would soon submit a blueprint for the construction of the Rs 200 crore mega complexes to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) that governs the hill shrine, the official told PTI

Karnataka to build Rs 200 crore pilgrim amenities complexes at Tirumala
Updated On : 04 Jul 2020 | 8:20 PM IST

Pilgrim flow up 7.5% to over 60,000 at Tirumala despite Coronavirus threat

Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam (TTD) appeals to NRIs and foreigners to postpone visit to Tirumala for 28 days from the day they entered India

Pilgrim flow up 7.5% to over 60,000 at Tirumala despite Coronavirus threat
Updated On : 14 Mar 2020 | 10:25 PM IST

India Cements MD, Sudha Narayana Murthy among new members of Tirumala Board

The Andhra Pradesh govt-controlled Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) manages the famous Lord Balaji Temple along with dozen other temples, educational institutions, hospitals and others

India Cements MD, Sudha Narayana Murthy among new members of Tirumala Board
Updated On : 18 Sep 2019 | 2:56 PM IST

How Tirumala, home to one of world's richest temples, manages god's affairs

Given the humungous numbers that pour in every day, managing the affairs of the temple town, which is spread across 27 sq km, is no small feat

How Tirumala, home to one of world's richest temples, manages god's affairs
Updated On : 27 Jul 2019 | 8:15 PM IST