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Hans India
6 days ago
- General
- Hans India
Record number of pilgrims had darshan on May 31
Tirumala: In a record of its sorts in the last one decade, TTD has provided comfortable and hassle free darshan for 95,080 devotees on Sunday. The hill temple has been witnessing the swarm of pilgrims especially since mid of May. With day and night efforts of various TTD departments, darshan was provided to record number of devotees even on Thursdays and Fridays in the second half of May. As per the instructions of TTD higher authorities and under continuous monitoring of the heads of various departments, distribution of Annaprasdam, water, milk have been carried out with the help of Srivari Sevaks and security wing. When compared to May 2024, this year more than 55,000 devotees had darshan additionally, taking the total figure to 23,79,252 as against 23,23,493 during last year. The total number of devotees, who have darshan crossed 95,000 mark on Sunday, May 31. Similarly, Annaprasadam servings have set a new record with highest servings ever, taking the figure to 1.33 crore in May 2025 as against 71 lakhs in 2024. While the numbers of tonsures stood and number of laddus being sold this May also topped against the figures of May last.
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Heavy summer rush at Tirumala
Tirumala: Tirumala has experienced a significant surge in pilgrim numbers over the past week. In response, the TTD has implemented extensive arrangements for Annaprasadam and drinking water for devotees waiting in Vaikuntham compartments, NG sheds, and external queue lines. Srivari Seva volunteers have been instrumental in providing these services. Throughout May, Annaprasadam wing has served over 51 lakh devotees across all its centers, compartments, and outside lines. This includes 20 lakh servings each of snacks and beverages in external queue lines and NG Sheds. Particularly since May 17, daily distributions have averaged over 90,000 servings of snacks and beverages and 2.5 lakh servings of Annaprasadam in NG sheds and outside lines. On May 24 alone, 93,950 devotees received Annaprasadam in MTVAC, 2.72 lakh servings were provided in outside lines and Vaikuntham, and 1.17 lakh beverages were distributed. The Health Wing is ensuring a continuous supply of water and maintaining cleanliness across the premises. All 2,150 sanitary workers, supervisors, health maistries, and inspectors are diligently carrying out their duties. Approximately 3,000 Srivari Sevaks are working around the clock, offering services in various areas including Annaprasadam, Health, Vaikuntham, Laddu and coconut stalls, and within the temple. Notably, around 800 Sevaks are exclusively dedicated to providing Annaprasadam, milk, and water to devotees in Vaikuntham, NG Sheds, and external lines. The Vigilance and Security wing, in collaboration with the TTD Temple Wing, has efficiently managed queue lines, facilitating darshan for a record number of devotees. In the last three days, around 2.4 lakh devotees had darshan of Sri Venkateswara Swamy, with 90,211 pilgrims on Saturday alone.
Hans India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
TTD to expand Srivari Seva globally
Tirumala: In response to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's directive, TTD Executive Officer J Syamala Rao has developed an action plan to expand Srivari Seva internationally. On Saturday, a virtual meeting was held at TTD administration building in Tirupati, connecting the EO with Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) from 14 countries. The EO highlighted that Srivari Sevaks from across India, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, already provide invaluable services to devotees. Soon, NRIs with expertise in various fields will be invited to offer similar selfless service to pilgrims visiting Tirumala and Tirupati. Beyond their duties in various TTD departments in Tirumala and Tirupati, Srivari Sevaks actively participate in TTD's spiritual initiatives, including Srinivasa Kalyanam and Sri Venkateswara Vaibhavotsavams, organized nationwide. To enhance the quality of Srivari Seva, several reforms have been introduced recently, with more underway. TTD is also considering incorporating professional seva in areas such as medicine, IT, engineering, planning, water management, food technology, architecture, and town planning.
Hans India
26-04-2025
- General
- Hans India
More reforms in Srivari Seva voluntary system soon: TTD EO
Tirumala: With an aim to provide better services to the visiting pilgrims, there is need to enhance the quality of Srivari seva by imparting training to them and also inviting experts from various fields to participate in Srivari Seva, said TTD EO J Syamala Rao. The EO held a review and meeting with the officials on Friday at his chamber in TTD Administrative Building in Tirupati. Speaking on the occasion, the EO said that many Srivari Sevaks are coming to Tirumala from different parts of the country, to offer services to the multitude of visiting pilgrims. He suggested that proper training be imparted to them in a planned manner and make best use of their services. He strongly felt that professionals from medical, education, engineering, IT, catering, cultural, veterinary fields are also invited and involved in Srivari Seva, by making necessary changes in the IT application. Study tour by a team of TTD officials to Puttaparthi, Isha Foundation, Art of Living following the instructions of the CM of AP S N Chandrababu Naidu to enhance the quality of Srivari Seva System was also carried out and Sri Satya Sai Seva Organization (SSSSO) has also come forward to design a Training Module for Srivari Training the Trainees programme with the Master Trainers will soon be launched selecting Group Leaders from all the 26 districts of AP initially and other states including Telengana, Tamilnadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra in next phases, he maintained.
