Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams

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

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 ...

Tirupati laddoo row: 'No proof of contaminated ghee…' - SC raps Andhra CM

A huge row erupted after Andhra CM Naidu made allegations against former CM Jaganmohan Reddy, alleging that under his regime, adulterated ghee was used in making laddoos at the Tirupati temple

Tirupati laddoo row: Odisha officials to test ghee at Jagannath Temple

The row over the Tirupati temple erupted last week after Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu alleged that adulterated ghee was being used at the temple during the regime of his predecessor Jaganmohan Reddy

Tirupati laddoo controversy: Amul lodges FIR; Rahul Gandhi reacts to row

The controversy over laddoos at Tirupati temple was triggered after Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu alleged that sub-standard ghee with 'animal fat' was used during Jaganmohan Reddy's rule

More than 1.9 mn devotees visit Tirupati temple in Feb, offer Rs 112 cr

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, the official custodian of Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati received offerings worth Rs 112 crore in February from more than 19 lakh devotees, said an official on Saturday. TTD Executive Officer (EO) A V Dharma Reddy shared the statistics for February with reporters after concluding the monthly Dial Your EO programme. Hundi (offerings) collections amounted to Rs 112 crore while more than 19 lakh devotees had darshan (visit) in February, said Reddy in a press release. The executive officer also noted that more than 95 lakh laddus (consecrated sweets) were sold in February. Reddy also said that the temple body has decided to allot 85 percent of the 7,500 rooms available at Tirumala, adequate for 45,000 persons, to common devotees. However, he advised devotees to stay at Tirupati itself as more accommodation over and above this quota cannot be provided in Tirumala. The EO also highlighted that Sri Padmavati Children's Heart Centre set a record by ..

TTD approves annual budget estimate of Rs 5,142 crore for 2024-25

The Trust Board of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the official custodian of Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati on Monday approved a budget estimate of Rs 5,142 crore for the year 2024-25. The budget, a slight increase from Rs 5,123 crore in 2023-24 was approved in a board meeting chaired by TTD chairman B Karunakara Reddy. According to the budget highlights shared with PTI, hundi kanuka (devotees' offerings) emerged as the largest source of funds at Rs 1,611 crore for the world-famous temple, maintaining the same level as the previous year. Interest receipts at Rs 1,167 crore are the second-largest source of funds, showing an increase of Rs 100 crore from 2023-24, followed by prasadams receipts (consecrated food) at Rs 600 crore (compared to Rs 550 crore) and an opening cash and bank balance of Rs 347 crore. Opening cash and bank balance declined by Rs 180 crore when compared to the budget estimates of 2023-24. Other major sources of funds include darshanam (visit) receipt

TTD board clears proposals, projects worth Rs 441 cr for development works

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board on Tuesday approved proposals and projects worth Rs 441 crore, including for laying roads, providing employment and implementing development works. TTD is the official custodian of the famous Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati The board approved Rs 197 crore for the modernisation and renovation of the Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) and another Rs 74 crore for the construction of a new cardio-neuro block in the same institute. Tenders worth Rs 21 crore were approved for laying a four-lane road from Pudipatla junction near Vakulamatha temple highway, the temple body said in a press release. Likewise, the board approved the commencement of evening courses in Sri Venkateswara Institute of Traditional Sculpture and Architecture (SVISTA) in 'Kalamkari' and sculpting to encourage traditional fine arts. The board also approved the continuation of the services of 1,694 workers engaged in sanitation work in Tiruma

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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

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

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

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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams deposits 2,780 kg gold with SBI

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages one of the World's richest temple at Tirupathi, has deposited 2780 kgs of gold with the State Bank of India under Long Term Gold Deposit Scheme announced under the gold monetization scheme.In the wake of Gold Monetisation Scheme announced by Central Government, TTD has taken a decision to convert its gold deposits under Short Term Gold Deposit Scheme to Long Term Gold Deposit Scheme in February 2017. In that back drop 2075 Kg of Gold Deposit has been converted into Long Term Deposit Scheme at a rate of 2.5% per annum for a period of 12 years from the date of investment under Gold Monetisation Scheme.Apart from this the gold which was handed over to Mumbai Mint in May 2017, was converted and refined into pure gold of 705Kg which was received by TTD from Mint, was also deposited under Long Term Gold Deposit Scheme for a period of 12 years at 2.5% interest in SBI, taking the total gold deposits to 2780Kg for which the State Bank of .

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam deposits 2,780 kg gold with SBI

TTD would get an interest of 2.5% on the long term gold deposit made for 12 years