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News18
8 hours ago
- General
- News18
Childless couple donates house to Tirupati temple
Agency: PTI Tirupati, Jul 29 (PTI) A childless Hyderabad couple has donated their house to Venkateswara swamy temple here on Tuesday. The TTD, the temple body, said the couple donated their house, inspired by a similar donation made by late IRS officer, YVSS Bhaskar Rao. 'T Kanaka Durga Prasad and T Sunitha Devi, residents of Vasanthapuri Colony in Hyderabad donated their house measuring 250 square yards worth Rs 19 lakhs to Sri Venkateswara Swamy," said the press release. The childless couple executed a will to transfer the ownership of their house to Sri Venkateswara Swamy, a move highlighting their deep devotion, said TTD. The documents were handed over to TTD additional executive officer Ch Venkaiah Chowdary at his office in Tirumala. view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 22:15 IST 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
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Governor couple prays at Tirumala
Tirumala: Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer along with his spouse worshipped at the temple of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala on Sunday. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board chairman B R Naidu and TTD executive officer J Syamala Rao welcomed the Governor couple at the hill shrine and Vedic pundits greeted them at Sri Vari temple with Isthikaphal, before Abdul Nazeer's entourage offered prayers at the Dwajasthambam and worshipped the Lord inside the temple. After darshan, the Governor was accorded Ashirvachanam amidst Vedic chants at Ranganayakula Mandapam and was presented with temple prasadams. On this occasion, the TTD chairman presented a portrait of Lord Venkateswara to the Governor. Later, the Governor left for Renigunta airport at noon and left for Gannavaram.
Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Retired IRS officer donates his property to TTD
Tirupati: YVSS Bhaskar Rao, a retired IRS officer from Hyderabad, expressed his unwavering devotion for Lord Venkateswara by bequeathing his residential property worth Rs 3 crore and a cash donation of Rs 66 lakh to TTD through his will after his demise. The donated property, a 3,500 sq ft building named 'Ananda Nilayam' at Vanasthalipuram in Hyderabad, has been offered to TTD for the purpose of conducting spiritual activities, as stated in the will. The cash contribution of Rs 66 lakh is to be distributed among various TTD trusts — Rs 36 lakh to Sri Venkateswara Annaprasadam trust, and Rs 6 lakh each to Sri Venkateswara Sarva Sreyas trust, Veda Parirakshana trust, Go Samrakshana trust, Vidyadana trust, and Srivani trust. As per Bhaskar Rao's final wish, his representatives handed over the property documents and cheques related to different trust donations to TTD additional EO Ch Venkaiah Chowdary in Tirumala on Thursday.
NDTV
22-07-2025
- General
- NDTV
Months After Laddoo Row, Tirumala Gets In-House Lab To Test Food Items, Ghee
Hyderabad: For the first time, food samples, including ingredients used for making laddoo prasadam offered to Lord Venkateswara and food items offered to devotees, can get tested for quality at Tirumala itself. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) today inaugurated a state-of-the-art Food Quality Testing Laboratory. This crucial facility, a long-awaited addition, was officially opened on Tuesday by TTD Chairman BR Naidu and Executive Officer (EO) J Syamala Rao. The establishment of this in-house laboratory marks a pivotal moment for the TTD. Historically, the temple administration faced considerable challenges in promptly and efficiently assessing the quality of its food products. As Chairman Naidu highlighted during the inauguration, "earlier, samples had to be sent to other states to test the quality of items like prasadams and ghee." This process often led to delays and complexities, particularly when quick analysis was required to address quality concerns or dispel controversies. A notable instance illustrating this challenge was the recent "laddoo controversy," where allegations regarding the purity of ghee used in the iconic Tirupati laddoo prasadam emerged. During that period, samples of ghee reportedly had to be dispatched to external laboratories, even in other states, for testing and verification. This reliance on external facilities underscored the urgent need for an in-house solution to ensure immediate and transparent quality control. The absence of such a facility within Tirumala meant that critical decisions regarding food safety and quality were often contingent on external lab reports, which could take time to procure and analyse. Now, with the new laboratory, the TTD is empowered to conduct direct and immediate tests. TTD EO Syamala Rao emphasised the groundbreaking capabilities of the new facility, particularly for ghee analysis. "Till now, there is no facility to test the quality of ghee in Tirumala, and now for the first time, equipment like GC (Gas Chromatograph) and HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatograph) have been installed, which can instantly analyse the adulteration and quality percentage of ghee," he stated. These advanced instruments are vital for detecting contaminants and ensuring the purity of ingredients. The Executive Officer also gratefully acknowledged the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) of Gujarat for their generous donation of equipment worth Rs 75 lakh, making this facility possible. Furthermore, he informed that the laboratory staff and even the 'potu' workers (those involved in preparing the prasadams) have undergone specialised training at the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysore, ensuring expertise in operating the equipment and interpreting results. This comprehensive approach ensures that quality checks can be performed meticulously and results provided without delay.
NDTV
22-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Tirupati Temples Board Draws Up Plans To Expand Global Footprint
Hyderabad: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam has decided to expand the global footprint of reigning deity Lord Venkateswara by building Srivari temples in various countries. The decision -- marking a new chapter in the international outreach of Tirumala's spiritual legacy -- follows a directive from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu. The TTD Trust Board chairperson BR Naidu said an expert committee has already submitted its report on the matter. The TTD will now form a dedicated sub-committee to thoroughly review it. At a board meeting held today at Annamayya Bhavan, other decisions were also taken to enhance pilgrim services and administrative efficiency. A committee of experts will be formed to study the feasibility of building a Vaikuntam Queue Complex - 3 to address the increasing pilgrim flow in Tirumala. The proposed complex is expected to significantly improve crowd management and reduce waiting times for devotees. Plans are also on to establish rest centres (lounges) with comprehensive amenities in various locations across Tirumala to ensure pilgrim comfort. In a boost to devotional activities at other TTD-managed temples, the board approved Rs 4.35 crore for continuous Anna Prasadam (free meals) service at the Sri Kodandaramaswamy Temple in Ontimitta. This will ensure that devotees visiting this historic temple receive uninterrupted free meals. The TTD has revised its funding structure for the construction of Srivari temples and Bhajan Mandirs under the Srivani Trust in SC, ST, and backward areas. The previous uniform grant of Rs 10 lakh will now be categorized into three tiers: Rs 10 lakh, Rs 15 lakh, and Rs 20 lakh, allowing for greater flexibility and support for temple construction in these communities. The TTD board also approved sending a recommendation to the government for the regularization of 142 contract drivers, following a verdict by the Andhra Pradesh High Court. Besides, the board plans to upgrade pilgrim pathways, enhance basic amenities including lighting, security, and spiritual ambience along the Alipiri and Srivari Mettu pedestrian routes. A Master Plan and Detailed Project Report for the in being prepared to further develop Silathoranam and Chakra Teertham in Tirumala. Strengthening Srivari Seva is another priority. Four new coordinator posts on a contract basis have been approved to bolster voluntary services for devotees. These include establishing a Cyber Security Lab to protect devotees from online scams, modernising Kalyanakatta, where devotees offer hair. There is a plan to streamline administration too. A new administrative building is being constructed in Tirumala to centralize all departments. The old, structurally weak buildings are being demolished. The birthplace of Annamayya, Tallapaka, is to be developed. 320 new temples will be provided with microphone sets worth Rs 79.82 lakh free of charge under the Samarasata Seva Foundation. As part of a Veda preservation initiative, Rs 2.16 crore has been sanctioned from TTD funds to provide unemployment allowance to unemployed Veda Parayanadarulu (reciters of Vedas) through the Endowments Department.
