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Hans India
31-07-2025
- Hans India
SRIVANI devotees to get same day darshan in Tirumala
Tirumala: Keeping in view the convenience for pilgrims which in turn may ease the burden on Tirumala's accommodation services as well, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has rolled out a revised schedule for SRIVANI Trust darshan tickets. Starting August 1, devotees securing offline tickets under the SRIVANI scheme will be allowed same-day darshan, marking a departure from the earlier waiting period of up to three days. This revamped system will be implemented on a trial basis for 15 days, until August 15. Officials hope that the pilot initiative will pave the way for a permanent mechanism that ensures a smoother and more efficient darshan experience for those opting for the SRIVANI (Sri Venkateswara Alaya Nirmanam) Trust-linked Break Darshan. Announcing the development, TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch Venkaiah Chowdary explained that under the new timings, offline tickets will be issued daily at 10.00 am on a first-come, first-served basis at designated counters in Tirumala. Devotees receiving tickets are expected to report for darshan at Vaikuntam Queue Complex-1 by 4.30 pm the same day. Introduced in October 2019, the SRIVANI scheme allows donors contributing Rs 10,000 to avail of a one-time VIP Break Darshan. While this option gained popularity among pilgrims, the waiting time for darshan under the offline booking system often extended up to three days, causing logistical challenges for short-notice visitors. As usual, SRIVANI tickets will also be issued at Tirupati Airport from 7.00 am daily, continuing until the day's quota is exhausted. The current ticket allotment remains unchanged – 800 tickets in Tirumala and 200 at the airport. Importantly, there is no change for pilgrims who have already booked their SRIVANI tickets online. These devotees can continue availing darshan at 10.00 am until October 31. However, beginning November 1, both online and offline ticket holders will uniformly report at 4.30 pm for darshan. TTD has urged devotees not to queue up before 10.00 am at the counters to ensure smooth and orderly ticket distribution. The revised system is expected to reduce waiting time and provide greater flexibility, particularly for pilgrims with time constraints. The decision was formalised during a review meeting in Tirumala, chaired by senior officials including Deputy Executive Officers Lokanatham and Venkataiah, GM of Transport and IT Sesha Reddy, Vigilance officials Ram Kumar and Surendra, and IT Deputy GM Venkateswarlu Naidu.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
AP Grameena Bank donates Rs 44.81L to TTD
Tirupati: As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank (APGB) has extended financial assistance for the installation of a Security Luggage Scanner at the Alipiri check-post, a critical entry point for pilgrims proceeding to Tirumala. A cheque amounting to Rs 44,81,059 was handed over by APGB Chairman Pramod Kumar Reddy to TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch Venkaiah Chowdary at Tirumala. The initiative aims to enhance the security infrastructure and ensure a safe pilgrimage experience for devotees visiting the holy shrine. APGB Tirupati Regional Manager Prakashratna Babu, was also present on the occasion.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
TTD gears up for the grand conduct of Srivari annual Brahmotsavams from September 24
TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is gearing up for the grand conduct of the Srivari annual Brahmotsavams at Tirumala from September 24. The TTD administration held it's maiden review meeting on Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavams at Tirumala on Thursday. TTD additional executive officer Ch Venkaiah Chowdary directed the heads of all Devasthanams departments to make comprehensive plans and complete all arrangements within a stipulated timeframe. The 9-day mega festival which begins with the Dwajarohanam fete on Sept 24 concludes with the Chakrasnanam rituals on Oct 2. Important processions part of the 9-day festival include the highly venerated Garuda Seva on Sept 28, giant chariot festival on Oct 1 and Chakrasnanam on Oct 2. As per the customary practice, Chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu will present silk robes to Lord Venkateswara at the Tirumala temple on behalf of the state govt on the first day of the Srivari Brahmotsavams on Sept 24. TTD addl EO told reporters that VIP break Darshan will remain cancelled for 9-days between Sept 24-Oct 2 in view of the annual Brahmotsavams. He added that all forms of other privilege darshans including Darshan for the senior citizens, parents of infants, NRIs, donors etc will also remain cancelled during the 9-day period. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giá vàng đang tăng mạnh trong năm 2025 — Các nhà giao dịch thông minh đã tham gia IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo 'Our focus here will be to facilitate Darshan to more number of common devotees during the Srivari Brahmotsavams', Venkaiah Chowdary asserted. TTD's vigilance and security dept has been instructed to coordinate with the Tirupati district police wing to mobilise required number of police forces for bandobust duties during the mega festival. The engineering, garden and electrical depts were instructed to spruce up the hill town with gigantic floral and electrical cutouts depicting various mythological forms of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu on the sidelines of the Brahmotsavams.
Hans India
22-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Yoga helps in improving mental and physical stability
Tirupati: Practicing Yoga every day not only improves the mental fitness but also brings physical stability in body, asserted the TTD Additional EO Ch Venkaiah Chowdary. Following the clarion call given by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and under directives of the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Chandrababu Naidu, the International Yoga Day was organised by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams at its Parade Grounds behind the TTD administration building in Tirupati on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, he said that Yoga Day is being observed across 190 countries worldwide. He said that with yoga, spiritual, mental, emotional, physical and other factors can be kept under control. TTD employees and students participated in this fete. Meanwhile, the Yoga fete began with 1500 participants in the Parade Grounds after formally offering prayers to Sri Venkateswara Swamy. Later, the Annamacharya Project Special Officer Dr Medasani Mohan elucidated the importance of Yoga in Hindu Sanatana Dharma. An hour-long Yoga Asanas and Pranayama were carried out in a systematic manner as instructed by the Yoga instructors from TTD and also from the ISHA Foundation. Later the officials gave away participant certificates to the students. TTD has arranged 4 LED screens, yoga mats, drinking water bottles, breakfast and t-shirts for the event. TTD board members Panabaka Lakshmi, G Bhanu Prakash Reddy, JEO Veerabraham, CVSO Murali Krishna, HDPP Secretary Sriram Raghunath, DEO Venkata Sunilu, and many other officers, students, Srivari Sevaks were also present.
Hans India
03-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Rs 10 lakh donated to TTD
Tirumala: Dr Satvika from Vijayawada has donated Rs 10 lakh to Sri Venkateswara Annaprasadam Trust of TTD on Monday. She handed over the DD to TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch Venkaiah Chowdary at Ranganayakula Mandapam inside the Srivari temple.
