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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Tirumala hundi collections jump to July high of Rs 129.45 cr
Tirupati: The coffers of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala recorded a notable rise in hundi collections in July, surpassing last year's figures for the corresponding month. According to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) sources, hundi revenues reached 129.45 crore — an increase of 4.09 crore compared to 125.35 crore in July 2024. TTD officials attributed the surge to an unexpected rise in pilgrim footfall, despite July typically being a lean month due to the reopening of schools and colleges post-summer vacation. This year, however, the temple drew 23.76 lakh devotees, marking a 7.4% increase over the 22.13 lakh pilgrims recorded in July last year. The uptick in footfall also boosted revenues from accommodation and Prasadam sales. Accommodation receipts rose to 13.89 crore from 12.47 crore last year. Tirupati Laddus, a sacred offering, saw production scale up to 1.25 crore units, generating 50.57 crore in revenue—up from 1.04 crore Laddus and 41.06 crore in July 2024. TTD authorities credited the rise to administrative reforms led by Additional EO Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary. These included enhanced crowd and queue line management, improved distribution of free food and water, better quality of Annaprasadams and Naivedyam offerings, and revised VIP break Darshan timings. Collectively, these measures have contributed to higher pilgrim satisfaction and increased revenues in recent months. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
The Hindu
31-07-2025
- The Hindu
Same-day darshan for ‘Srivani' ticket-holders in Tirumala
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has resolved to roll out a pilot initiative enabling same-day darshan for devotees having 'Srivani' ticket. Beginning August 1 and continuing through August 15, devotees will be enabled to secure 'Srivani' tickets and have darshan the same day, replacing the existing system that often necessitates a three-day wait. Initially, the new system will be made applicable to the devotees seeking tickets under the offline quota, both at Tirumala and the Tirupati airport. The TTD provides around 800 tickets across the current booking counters in Tirumala and 200 tickets at the airport. Announcing the new scheme, TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary on Wednesday said that under the revised system, the tickets would be made available from 10 a.m. on first come, first served basis at the Gokulam guesthouse in Tirumala and from 7 a.m. at the airport. The devotees should report at the Vaikuntam Queue Complex-I at 4.30 p.m. for darshan of the deity the same evening. The system would be introduced on an experimental basis, he said, adding that it was aimed at easing the burden on the pilgrims. On the other hand, devotees who had booked their tickets till October 31 under online advance reservation system would be allowed for darshan at 10 a.m. as per the current schedule. However from November 1, both offline and online 'Srivani' ticket-holders would be granted darshan access at 4.30 p.m. through the Vaikuntham Queue Complex-1.
Hans India
30-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Gold conch & disc donated to Lord
Tirumala: Chennai-based Sudarshan Enterprises has donated a golden conch (Shanku) and disc (Chakra) weighing approximately 2.5 kilos and worth around Rs 2.4 crore to Sri Venkateswara Swamy. The representativesa of the company handed over the conch and disc to the TTD Additional EO Ch Venkaiah Chowdary at Ranganayakula Mandapam at Tirumala temple on Tuesday morning.
News18
29-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Chennai enterprise donates 2.5 kg gold worth Rs 2.4 crore to Tirupati temple
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Tirupati, Jul 29 (PTI) A Chennai-based enterprise on Tuesday donated a golden conch and a disc weighing 2.5 kg and worth about Rs 2.4 crore to Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple here, TTD authorities said. Representatives of the company handed over these donations to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Additional Executive Officer Venkaiah Chowdary at Ranganayakula Mandapam in Tirumala temple, said a press release. 'Chennai based Sudarshan Enterprises has donated a golden conch (shanku) and disc (chakra) weighing approximately 2.5 kg worth around Rs 2.4 cr to Sri Venkateswara Swamy," said the release. TTD is the official custodian of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati. PTI STH ADB Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
15-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
TTD to formulate new policy for mgmt of cottages
Tirumala: In the larger interests of the devotees, a new cottage policy is soon in offing to provide accommodation to the devotees who come to Tirumala, said TTD EO J Syamala Rao. He held a review meeting with the officials on Monday at his Chamber in the TTD Administrative Building along with the Additional EO Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, the EO asked for a new policy to be formulated for the management of cottages in Tirumala. He directed the concerned for a policy blueprint to be prepared so that donors can construct cottages that are convenient for the devotees. At the same time, he suggested preparing a comprehensive report on the privileges of donors, management of facilities provided to donors, management of rooms, beautification, greenery, parking, cottage design, Srivari photo and painting in the cottages, construction of rooms to instill a sense of devotion and many more. The EO suggested that rules should be formulated so that the donors construct the cottages and hand them over to the TTD within the stipulated time, so that the privileges allotted to the donors are not misused and that the selection of donors for the construction of cottages, procedures, responsibilities, etc. are transparent. Similarly, the EO suggested that the construction of cottages should be done on a stable and equitable basis, and the rules should be formulated so that the actions to be taken in case of violation of the rules during construction are clearly assessed in advance. Earlier, TTD Additional EO explained the procedural issues related to the construction of new cottages to the EO. Reception Department Deputy EO Bhaskar and other officials participated in the review meeting.
