Hyderabad, July 23, 2008

ASHTHOTRA SATHA KUNDATMAKA MAHA VARUNA YAGAM

Tirupati, July 21, 2008

Review Meeting On Return Journey Of BHAKTHI CHAITANYA YATRA

'SRI KRISHNA RADHAM'

TTD Eexecutive Officer Sr K.V.Ramanachary reviewing with the TTD Officials

Tirupati 21 July (P.R.O) As part of Chaturyuga Bandham 'Bhakthi Chaitanya Yatra' the Sri Krishna Radham will make its return journey on Aug 27 from Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple, Movva, Krishna Dist told Sri K.V.Ramanachary, Executive Officer, TTDs.

Speaking with media he has informed that the Sri Krishna Radham will reach Tirupati on Sep 18 duly covering thousands of villages and towns from Krishna Dist to Chittoor Dist. He appealed the pilgrims and devotees to have dharshan of the Lord Venkateswara during this yatra from their respective palaces.

He further informed that the TTD will conduct ASHTHOTRA SATHA KUNDATMAKA MAHA VARUNA YAGAM at exibition grounds, Hyderabad for three days from July 23 to July 25, to invoke lord varuna so as to get incessant rains for the well being of the people he added.

TTDs F.A&C.A.O Smt Anitha Shah Akella, DPP Secretary Sri Vijayraghava Charyulu, Chief Accounts Officer Sri O.Balaji, GM Transport Sri Sesha Reddy and others were present.

Singapore, July 19, 2008

Thousands witnesses Sri Vari Kalayanotsavam at Singapore

Singapore 19 July (P.R.O) ‘As part of to spread 'sanatana dharma’, develop spiritual values and popularize the basic tenets of peace across the World, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams(TTD) is conducting Srinivasa Kalyanotsavam at various places in the World, TTD Trust Board Chairman B.Karunakara Reddy said at Singapore today.

Addressing the 20,000 couples attended at the Srinivasala Kalyanotsavam, which conducted as part of 600th Annamacharya Jayanthi celebrations, Mr.Reddy said it was needed more propagation to spread Indian culture and traditional values and youth having responsibility to develop up human values in the society.

Every one should become as a soldier for propagate Venkateswaraswara swamy Vaibhavam and Hindu sanathana Dharmic values across the world, he said the TTD so far has conducted srinivasa kalyanotsavams with the inspiration of saint-poet Annamacharya who composed more than 30,000 keerthans in praise of lord Balaji, at America, England, Kuwait, Dubai and other places.

More than 40,000 devotees have participated in the celestial wedding of Lord Venkateswara and the divine consorts and now the youth are paying more interest on the Hindu sanathana dharma with the blessings of Venkateswara swamy, Mr.Reddy said.

Later, Dr.Vibheeshana Sarma has given spiritual speech on Srivari Kalyanotsavam.

Among who participated in the celestial wedding are Singapore Home Minister Mr.K.Shanmugham, prominent industrialist Mr.Vittal Kumar, Singapore Telugu Samajam President Mr.Satyamurhty, Secretary Mr.B.V.Sriram and thousands of couples.

Tirumala, July 16, 2008

Procession of Lord Malayappaswamy along with His consorts on Pushpa Pallaki

Processional deity of Lord Malayappaswamy along with His consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi were taken out in procession atop Pushpa Pallaki around four mada streets in connection with Anivara Asthanam at Tirumala on Wednesday July 16.

Tiirumala, 16 July (P.R.O) ‘PUSHPA PALLAKI’ was taken out in procession at the hill temple of Lord Venkateswara on Wednesday evening.

The procession was taken out in connection with the Annual Anivari Asthanam. The exquisitely decorated flower palanquin carrying the processional deities of Lord Malayappaswamy and His consorts was taken out in a grand procession along the mada streets. Thousands of devotees witnessed the festival.

Thousands of kilograms of aromatic flowers went into the making of the Pushpa Pallaki. In the morning ‘Asthanam’ was conducted in the santum sanctorum of the temple.

TTD Chairman B.Karunakara Reddy, TTD Executive Officer K.V.Ramanachary, TTDs Spl Officer A.V.Dharma Reddy, Temple DyE.O Siddiah, Peishkar Umapathy and others took part.

Tirumala, July 11, 2008

President of Srilanka visit to Sri Vari Temple

Tirupati, July 10, 2008

TTDs Amruthotsavam Concludes

HE Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri N.D.Tiwari is seen felicitating former Chairman Sri Devneni Seetharamaiah and Executive Officer of TTDs Sri I.V.Subba Rao in connection with Valedictory function of TTD Amruthotsavam at Mahathi Auditorium, Tirupati on Thursday July 10.

Tiirupati, 10 July (P.R.O) Andhra Pradesh Governor N.D. Tiwari today said that million of people have been visiting Tirumala for the darshan of lord Balaji with gaiety.

Addressing at the 4-day concluding function of TTDs Amruthotsavams here, the Governor said that  more than one lakh people have been visiting Tirumala hills, the abode of lord Venkateswara Swamy and  nearly 80,000 people are getting darshan of the Lord daily.

The TTD had established Sri Venkateswara Vedia University as well as arranging some important Programmes for loka kalyanam as well as to spread veda dharma and human values in the society besides taking up social activities, he said

The Governor appealed the students to learn and spread dharma and as well as values in the society as they are the future of India .

While highlighting the achievements during its tenure, TTD Chairman B.Karunakara Reddy said that many Executive Officers and Trust Boards Chairmen have tried their level best to up keep the image of the highest spiritual organization by rendering their valuable  services to the devotees as well as to the society.

Earlier, the Governor has honored the former Executive officers including State Election Commissioner I.V.Subba Rao and as well as TTD Trust Board Chairmen as token of gratitude.

TTD union leaders felicitated Mr.Tiwari  with shawl. Later, the TTD Chairman B.Karunakara Reddy honoured the all retired TTD employees, who attained 75 years and above with 5 grm gold dollar with shawl .

Tirumala, July 7, 2008

PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES TTD's AMRUTHOTSAVAM

Tiirupati, 07 July (P.R.O) Smt. Pratibha Patil, Hon’ble President of India, Inaugurated the TTDs Amruthotsavams in Mahati Auditorium on July, 7.

On this occasion the President of India addressed gathering, the speech is as follows:

I deem it a privilege and an honor to participate in the Amruthotsavam of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which in the name of Lord Balaji, has been serving the humanity for the last 75 years.

Legend says that Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, emerged on the Tirumala hills for the benefit of people in the Kaliyuga. History confirms that since the day Lord’s existence here, came to light some eleven centuries ago; people have been coming here to worship Him. Thousands of devotees climb up the seven hills every day to the temple situated at a height of 2200 feet above the sea level. It is their devotion and faith that draws them here.

I am glad to note that the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has in the last 75 years come a long way in providing basic amenities for pilgrims. Since my first visit to this temple some decades ago till this day, I notice there has been several additions to the facilities available to the pilgrims. I still remember the days when pilgrims used to rush in search of shelter when it rained as they climbed the hills on foot. Today, the entire footpath on the ghat is covered with shelter. I am informed that in the recent decades, improved accommodation and transport facilities have been provided and also arrangements for food and prasadams have been improved.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Board, since it was formed 75 years ago, has done considerable work in the social field. It is the responsibility of the governing body that it should serve the Lord and alongside also serve humanity. I am told that many social initiatives in the field of education, medical treatment and rehabilitation of the physically challenged and the economically backward have been taken. Sri Venkateswara Poor Home, set up with the assistance of the Government of India, caters to the needs of leprosy patients. It is probably one of the largest in India and admits persons suffering from various forms of leprosy from all over India. During treatment, patients also undergo occupational therapy where they are trained in skills like carpentry, shoe-making and weaving. The training helps in the rehabilitation of patients in society. Sri Venkateswara Bala Madir, an orphanage established in 1943, provides boarding and lodging to destitute girls and boys of all castes and creeds during the course of their study. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has also been running schools for the deaf and dumb, a surgery and rehabilitation center for the disabled, hospitals and several academic institutions. I would encourage it to continue its service to the community.

Today, I inaugurated the Venkateswara Oriental college Building. I strongly feel that education is the most important tool for empowering the people of a country. In a fast emerging knowledge based society, I call upon the children and youth of our country to study and acquire as much knowledge as possible for an enlightened future for themselves and the country. Youth must inculcate a sense of discipline, an analytical mind and respect for fellow human beings. This will make them good citizens of the country, conscious of their rights as well as their civic duties and responsibilities. For this, the institutions we establish must be centres of excellence which along with imparting knowledge to students also inculcate in them good values.

Strong social and community action in the country to remove social evils like dowry, child marriage and female feoticide should be undertaken. It is also necessary to educate people on the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and necessary to educate people on the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and intoxicating materials on the body and how to keep away from these. It is common knowledge that addiction is spoiling our people, including the youth and also destroying family life. They should also be educated on civic duties and how to be good citizens. Institutions must contribute in the efforts to create progressive societies. I understand that under the Kalyanamastu program thousands of young couples irrespective of caste, are given help to get married at no cost as the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams provides everything including Mangala surtam, new clothes and meals during mass marriages. This is an important service rendered to the community.

The Bhakti Channel that was launched today will be an important medium for developing a devotional attitude and for inculcating human qualities o f caring and compassion in all people. Our ancient scriputes have taught us tolerance and truth, extolled us to always perform our duty and to fulfill our Dharma. When every human being practices Dharma, society will be free from a number of social evils.

I am told that Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is promoting the use of eco-friendly forms energy such as wind and solar energy. It has also undertaken some tree plantation activity and is making efforts to conserve rain water as well as ground water. Consciousness about the environment is extremely important to maintain harmony between man and nature. The world is faced with the challenge of climate change. Each individual can contribute by using the earth’s resources prudently and cutting wastage.. We have a responsibility to preserve the planet for the future generations.

Once again, I feel happy for having participated in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Amruthotsavam and the honour of unveiling the pylon. I would encourage that efforts to render service to the pilgrims, devotees and the community must continue with dedication.

Earlier, the Honourable President of India has ingaurated the Amruthotsavams pyton at Alipiri and the Orinetal college new building at KT Road.

Sri B.Karunakara Reddy, Chairman TTDs in his welcome address explained the gathering about the developments during the 75 years i.e., 1933 to 2008. Sri K.V.Ramanachary.Executive Officer, Smt Galla Arunakumari, Minister for Medical Educator. Smt G.Kuthuhalamma, Deputy Speaker, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Chinta Mohan, MP. Sri M.Venkata Ramana MLA, Sri Chevi Reddy Bhaskar Reddy, Member TTD and Chairman Tuda were also spoke on this occasion. Large member of employees, students and others have participated.

Tirumala, July 7, 2008

HER EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT OF INDIA LAUNCHED S.V.BHAKTHI CHANNEL OF TTD

Her Excellency President of India Smt. Prathibha Patil launching S.V.Bhakthi Channel in front of the Sri Vari Temple at Tirumala on Monday.

Tirumala, July 7, 2008

HE President of India visit to Sri Vari Temple

Tirumala, 07 July (P.R.O) Her Excellency Smt Prathiba Patil, the President of India offered prayers of Sri Venkateswara Swamy, the Lord of seven hills on July 7, 2008. She took part in Archana Seva in the Sanctom Santorium of the Temple. The Priests and Vedaparayanam of the temple have blessed the President with Vedic hymns and Sri B.Karunakara Reddy, Chairman TTD handed over Lord's prasadam and Sri Vari Gold Dollar, photo to madam at Sri Ranganayakula Mandapam.

Hon'ble Minister for Medical Education Smt. Galla Aruna Kumari, TTD Executive Officer Sri K.V.Ramanachary, TTDs Spl Officer Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, C.V&S.O Sri B.V.Ramana Kumar, Chief Engineer V.S.B. Koteswara Rao, DyE.O Temple Sri Siddiah and others were also present.

Tirumala, June 30, 2008

TTD Trust Board Meeting at Annamayya Bhavan

TTD Board Meeting under progress under Chairmanship of Sri B.Karunakara Reddy at Annamayya Bhavan, Tirumala on Monday. The Chairman also released 3gram copper dollar to be distributed during the 4-day Amruthotsavam to the visiting devotees at Annamayya Bhavan.

Tirumala, 24 June (P.R.O) The following decisions were taken in the TTD trust board meeting held under chairmanship of B.Karunakara Reddy at Annamayya Bhavan on June 30, 2008  

• The contract workers working in various TTD departments will be provided facilities such as EPF, ESI through contractor and the wages will be paid through Banks from July 15 onwards. A Control Management cell would be established to supervise on the maintenance of minimum wages system by the contractor.
• It also taken decision to provide house sites in 127 acres land at Brahmanapattu to the TTD employees on par MoU with the farmers. The proposed 850 apartments to the TTD employees would be constructed at Vinayaka nagar and S.G.S Arts College by sharing of 60 per cent finance by the management and the employees would be bared remaining 40 per cent.

Earlier, TTD Chairman B.karunakara Reddy has inaugurated one rupee instant water system near Nitya Annadanam complex and later introduced plain dal and ghee at Nitya Annadhanam (free meals) Complex where free meals is provided to the all visiting pilgrims in Tirumala

The Chairman also released 3gram copper dollar to be distributed during the 4-day Amruthotsavam to the visiting devotees at Annamayya Bhavan.

Tirumala, June 30, 2008

Introduction of Plain Dal and Ghee at Annadanam and One Rupee Instant Water

Plain Dal and Ghee in Nitya Annadanam (Free Meals), TTD Chairman Sri B.Karunakara Reddy has served Plain and Ghee to the Pilgrims at Nitya Annadanam Complex and one rupee instant water system near Nintya Annadhanam at Tirumala on Monday. TTD Executive Officer Sri K.V.Ramanachary is also seen.

Tirumala, June 24, 2008

CHIEF MINISTER OF ANDHRA PRADESH VISIT

Hon'ble Chief Minister is seen inaugurating Laddu conveyer belt system and released a log on "AMRUTHOTSAVAM" in front of the Sri Vari Temple . TTD Chairman Sri B.Karunakara Reddy, TTD Executive Officer Sri K.V.Ramanachary, Spl Officer Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy is also seen.

Tirumala, 24 June (P.R.O) Dr.Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has offered prayers to the lord of seven hills at Tirumala on June 24.

On his arrival at the temple, the TTD officials and the priests received him with the traditional ‘Isti kapal’ temple honours and led him into the sanctum sanctorum where he stood in front of the main deity for a few minutes. While the chief priest of the temple honoured him with the ‘sesha vastram’ of the Lord, TTD Chairman B. Karunakar Reddy presented him with the ‘prasadam’. The Vedic pundits also did the ‘Vedasirvachanam’ (ritualistic blessing) on him at the Ranganayakula mandapam inside the temple complex.

Later he has released a log on "AMRUTHOTSAVAM" in front of the Sri Vari Temple . He has also inaugurated Laddu conveyer belt system at a cost of Rs.1.5 crore, Laid foundation stone for boondi kitchen beside Sri Vari Temple .

TTD Executive Officer Sri K.V.Ramanachary, TTDs Spl Officer Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Chief Whip Sri Kiran Kumar Reddy, C.V&S.O Sri B.V.Ramana Kumar, TTD Board Member Sri N.Srinivasan, MLA Sri Venkataramana and others were present.

Bangalore, June 22, 2008

SRINIVASA KALYANAM AT BANGALORE PALACE GROUNDS

Tirumala, June 16, 2008

THREE DAY ANNUAL ABHIDEYAKA ABHISHEKAM BEGINS

Tirumala, 16 June (P.R.O) The three-day annual `Abhideyaka abhishekam' began at the Hill temple of Lord Venkateswara on Monday.

Tirupati, June 14, 2008

FIVE DAY ANNUAL SRI PADMAVATHI AMMAVARI FLOAT FESTIVAL BEGINS

Deities of Lord Krishna, Rukhmini being pulled round the temple Pushkarini on board a beautifully decked-up flotilla as part of `Theppotsavam' which began at Tiruchanur on Saturday.

Tirupati, 14 June (P.R.O)The five day annual Theppotsavam of Goddess Padmavathi began here on Saturday. During the annual Teppotsavam (float festival), the first day is dedicated to the idols of Lord Krishna, Rukhmini taken out in procession around four mada streets and are bought to the Ammavari Pushkarini (holy tank) and taken on a float to the mandapam in the middle of the lake for prayers.

Tirupati, June 12, 2008

REVIEW MEETING ON CONDUCT OF AMRUTHOTSAVAM (1933 TO 2008)

Tirupati, 12 June (P.R.O)  In view of Completion of 75 years of TTD, Amruthotsavam will be celebrated for four days from July 7 to 10 in Tirupati and Tirumala told Sri B. Karunakara Reddy, Chairman, TTD., on Thursday evening held at TTD Admn Building on Amruthotsavam.

Addressing the meida, he has informed that Smt. Prathibha patil, The Honorable President of India will inaugurate the Utsavams on July 7 th at Mahathi on this occasion a Souvenir, a Photo Album, 75 Books will be released and an exhibition would also be conducted focusing on the mile stones of 75 years of TTD. Besides the above, the following programmes will takeplace during the Utsavam. They are.,

• Launching of Sri Venkateswara Bhakthi Channel at Mahadwaram, Sri T.T.Tirumala.
• Unveiling of pylon at Alipiri.
• A theme song an Amruthotsavam to be got ready (to be  written by Sri Veturi Sundararamamurthy / Sri Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry)
• Convocation of Sri Venkateswara institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati.
• To distribute card size photo of Swamyji with Ammavaru free of cost.
• To have a logo to be released on the occasion.
• To lay the foundation at Tirumala for:
• Pilgrim Amenities Complex (to accommodate 10,000 – 20,000 pilgrims at a place) at a cost of fRs.300 Crores.
• Annadanam Complex (to accommodate 10,000 pilgrims to have food at a time) at a cost of Rs.35crores.
• To  inaugurate the building of Sri Venkateswara Oriental College constructed at a cost of Rs.5 Crores.
• To lay the foundation stone for a beautiful arch at a junction leading to Madras – Kadapa – Tirupati.
• To hounour the former Chairmen, former Executive Officers and such former employees of TTD who have attained 75 years and above.
• Cultural Programmes may include dance performances by Ms.Hemamalilni, Ms.Jayapradha, Ms.Shobha Naidu and the like.
• During day time literary programmes may be taken up duly inviting eminent speakers like Sri Kurthalam Peetadhipathi, Shanmukha Sharma, Mylavarpu Srinivasara etc.

Sri K.V. Ramanachari Executive Officer, Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Spl.Officer, Sri.Ramana Kumar CV&SO, Smt.Anitha Shah Akella, FA&CAO and others have participated in the meeting.

Tirumala, June 05, 2008

SANATHANA DHARMA PRACHARA SADASSU

TTD Chairman Sri B.Karunakara Reddy and TTD Executive Officer Sri K.V.Ramanachary speaking at the 'Sanathana Dharma Prachara Sadassu' in Tirumala on Thursday and panaromic view of the Sadassu.

Tirumala, 05 June (P.R.O) The TTD doesn’t have any other agenda other than propagation of Hindu Dharma told Sri B.Karunakara Reddy. Addressing the Swamijis of who assembled in Sanathana Dharma Prachara Sadas organized by TTD at Asthana Mandapam, Tirumala on June 5.

Speaking on this occasion the Chairman appealed the swamijis to give more suggestions, effectively implanting schemes at the grass root level for the spiritual and social uplift of the people. He also explained the various TTD Schemes such as Dalitha Govindam, Matsya Govindam, Kalyanamasthu etc., He called for support of the Swamijis to popularize Vedic Dharma and spiritual values.

Sri K.V.Ramanachary, Executive Officer, TTDs in his welcoming address to the various swamiji’s, he thanked them for sustained support and co-operation to the TTD at levels. He requested the swamijis to offer their suggestions how best the T.T.Devasthanams could utilize its resources for the spread of Sanathana Dharma. He urged the masses to strength the hands of the TTD for conducting various programmes for the universal welfare. He also detailed various steps taken for the pilgrims in TTD.

Some of the Swamijis speeches in Brief:

His Holiness Sri Sri Rangaramanuja Pedda Jeeyar Swamy Tirumala: He urged the people to come together and work for the revitalization of Hinduism. He lauded the steps taken by the TTD to promote Hindu Dharma. He made a fervent call to sink petty differences and make Hinduism strong and dynamic.

Sri Sri Sri Swarupanandendendra Swamiji, Sarada Peetam, Vizag: In his address, Swami Swarupananda appealed the Devasthanams to popularize religious programmes at village level and take up measures to spread the message of our great acharyas and sages. He highly appreciated the steps to introduce community marriages through kalyanamasthu and establish the glory of our Hindu marriage traditions.

Sri Sri Viswesh Theertha Swamiji, Sri Pejawar Mutt, Udipi: Hindu Dharma is the most ancient religious traditions which survived the test of time. He called upon the masses to uphold our values and strive for rejuvenating Arsha Dharma. He also explained the glory of Tirumala which has become the centre of spiritualism. He complemented the TTD for playing a key role in the revival of Sanathana Dharma.

Sri Ganapathi Sachidananda Swamiji, Sri Datta Peetam, Mysore : He stressed the need for popularizing Sankeerthana padhathi as it is efficacious in propagating bhakthi. Similarly nada chikitsa would play a vital role in creating spiritual awareness. He also underlined the need for adopting Drik Siddantha as the present panchanga Siddanthas make people confusing.

Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Srimannarayana Ramanuja Jeeyar Swamy, Guntur : He appreciated the efforts taken by the TTD in propagating spiritual values. He also commended the TTD for implanting Kalyanamasthu, Dalitha Govindam and other such programmes among the poor and emphasized the need for taking up the programmes without giving room for criticism. He also suggested to distribute of Lord’s pictures and booklets in the villages for the masses so as to spread our own culture and values in the society.

Sri Soundara Rajan, Chilukuru: He appreciated the functions of the Central Dharmic council of TTD. He also said the archakas problems have to be solved by suitably amending the existing act. He suggested the TTD to shift the potu in Sri Vari Temple to outside to avert any fire accidents.

Pilot Sri Swamydhan: He reminded the Swamijis to work together for revitalization of Hinduism. Propagation of our Dharma should not be limited to a particular area or region but it should be in global level.

Sri Sri Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamy, Sri Sankara Mutt, Kanchi: He said that the Kanchi Mutt is doing some social and religious activities in Tamil Nadu. The TTD is also doing best programmes for the Loka Kalyanam. He suggested the TTD to distribute the religious books to the children and elders in the society.

Sri P.V.R.K Prasad, President TTDs Central Dharmic Council has introduced all the Swamijis in the meeting.

H.H.Mahanth Arjun Das Maharaj, Sri Swamy Hathiramji Mutt, Tirupati, Sri Sri Sri Swami Amritananda, Ramakrishna Mission, Vizag, Sri Raghavendra Bharathi Maha Swami, Ramachandra Puram Mutt, Bangalore, Sri Vishnu Pada, Veda Vignana Maha Vidyapeeth, Bangalore, H.H. Sri Sidheswara Ananda Bharathi Swamiji, Mouna Swamy Mutt, Kourthalam, Tamil Nadu, Sri Sri Sri Nirvikalpananda Giri Swamiji, Sheshachala Ashram, Guntur, Sri Sri Sri Vidyesa Theertha Swamiji, Bangalore, Mata Sivachaitanayanand, Vijayawada, Sri Sri Sri Srikaryam Swamiji, Sri Karyam Swamiji Ahobhila Mutt, Chennai, His Holiness Sri Sri Vidya Manohara Theertha Swamiji, Sri Vyasaraya Mutt, Mysore, Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamigal, Mysore, Sri Sri Sri Tridendi Ahobila Ramanuja Jeer Swamiji, Guntur, Sri Brahmananda Theertha Swamiji, Sri Satyananda Ashram, Nellore, H.H.Sri Ranga Ramanuja Chinna Jeeyar Swamy, Tirupati, Sri Acharya Sri Sankarananda Giri Swamiji, Vijayawada, Sri Ranga Priya Desikendra Swamiji, Bangalore, Sri Nirmalanda Giri Swamiji, Guntur, H.H. Sri Sri Tridandi Rangaramanuja Jeeyar Swamy, Raghava Ashram, Kakinada, Sri Tridandi Krishna Saranaya Ramanuja Jeer Swamy, Sri Krshnananda Matadhipathi, Hyderabad, Astakshari Sampat Kumara Ramanuja Swamiji, Vijayawada, Sri Tridandi Satagopa Ramanuja Jeer Swami, Manawalamamani Mutt, Srivalli Puttur, Sri Tridandi Krishna Yethendra Ramanuja Jeer Swami, Geetha Ashram, Karimnagar, Sri Maharshi S.V.Krishna Murthy, Viswonnathi Sanathana Dharma Punaruddana Kendram, Nellore, Sri Sri Sri Sugunendra Thirtha Swamiji, Udupi, Sri Sri Sri Vidyasagara Madhava Thirtha Swamiji, Mulabagal, Karnataka, Sri Sri Sri Prasanna shora Madhawa Thirthulu Swamiji, Mulabagal, Sri Sri Sri Vidyadhisha Thirtha Swamiji, Udipi, Sri HH Kaliyan Vanamamalai Swamiji, Tirunanveli, Sri Sri Sri Sivapuri Maha Swamivaru, Omkara Maha Samsthanam, Bangalore, Sri Sadguru Sivananda Murthy Garu, Vizag, Sri Om Sri Siva Sai Baba, Chikkaballa Pura, Sri Vidya Prasanna Swamy, Subramanyam Mutt, Karnataka, Sri Sri Sri Sachidananda Saraswathi Swamy, Tuni, Sri Sri Swaroopanana Swamy, Srinivasa Mangapuram, B.S.Muni Maha Raj, Goudeya Mutt, Guntur, Lalitha Krishna Prabhu, Goudeya Mutt, Chennai, Puttiga Mutt Swamy, Udipi, Sri Vijay Durga Peetadhipathi, Vedurupakka, Sri Sri Tridendi Srinivasa Vrathadara Swamiji, Hyderabad, Sri Sripadaraja Mulibhagal Mattam, Mulibhagal.

Endowment Commissioner Sri Sundara Kumar, TTD Board Member Sri Chavireddy Bhaskar Reddy, TTDs Spl Officer Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, C.V&.SO Sri B.V.Ramana Kumar, F.A&C.A.O Smt Anitha Shah Akella, DPP Secretary Sri Vijayaraghava Charyulu and others have taken part.

Sri B.Karunakara Reddy, Chairman TTDs while addressing the media after completion of the programme has informed the following resolutions of Sanathana Dharma Prachara Sadassu held at Asthana Mandapama, Tirumala on June 5, 2008 :

Suggested resolutions:

• The TTDs Sanathana Dharma Prachara Sadas unanimously complement the management of TTDs for the keen interest that is taking in organizing the Sadas and for intensifying Dharma Prachara activities.
• Unanimously resolved that the TTDs should take up prachara activities in the state of Karnataka and Tamilnadu on the same lines as it has been doing in Andhra Pradesh.
• On the same lines in Andhra Pradesh the organizational setup has to be strengthened in Karnataka and Tamilnadu to constitute District Dharmic Councils. One or two member of the District Councils should be drawn from the member organizations from this Sadas which are actively involved in Dharma Prachara in that District.
• One vehicle for each District Dharmic Council should be provided along with running expenses for Dharma Prachara activities within the District (to be taken up by all the member organizations under the banner of TTD)
• Resolved to recommend to the TTD to extend Sri Venkateswara Bhakthi Channel to cover programmes in Karnataka and Tamilnadu.
• Resolved to recommend to TTD that an institutional arrangement by way of a special project for providing research support, publication and materials support and training support. This project will strive to effectively implement all the recommendations made by this Sadas. It shall be a clearing house for all communications for the member organizations. It will also work out programmes to involve the member organizations actively in TTD schemes. The Project can, be named as “ Sri Venkateswara Bhakthi Samrakhana Samghatana ”
• Resolved to recommend to TTD to implement Sankeerthana Bhajana Yagnam project in every village, giving special emphasis to children, Harijans and Girijans. All necessary materials such as Bhajana cassettes Bhajana Books, Lord’s photos etc., should be supplied to the District Dharmic Council members. Periodic competitions in Bhajana under various categories should be conducted. Bhajana troups should be invited to Tirumala to perform Akhanda Nama Sankeerthana and also special occasions like Brahmosthavams, Metlosthavams. Schemes should be drawn up and effort should be made that every temple in every village should have atleast one Bhajana Mandali attached to it.
• The services of member organizations and their volunteers should be actively utilized to achieve the goal. TTD should come up with a specific incentive programme to encourage this activity.
• Archaka being available in every village, this institution should be strengthened and the archakas should be properly trained supported and used as Dharma Pracharak at the grass root level.
• It was resolved that the recommendations made by the Justice Rama Jois’s committee on amendments to HR and CE Act be considered and implemented at the earliest not only in Karnataka but also in all the states in the country. The concept of autonomous Rajya Dharma Parishad and Jilla Dharma Parishad recommended by Justice Rama Joi’s committee be formed.
• Resolved that this TTDs Sanathana Dharma Prachara Sadas be held every year in the month of February – on a day convenient to TTDs, so that all the participant members can keep themselves free to attend this conference. It is desirable that the day may be finalized atleast 3 months in advance.

Tirupati, June 02, 2008

Inauguration of Training classes for Girijan community

TTD Chairman Sri B.Karunkara Reddy addressing the Girijans on Puja system at SVETA Bhavan in Tirupati on Monday.

Tirupati, 02 June (P.R.O)The Programmes being conducted by TTD for the sake of Loka Kalyanam have an aim told Sri B.Karunakara Reddy, Chairman, TTDs., On Monday morning a training programme on puja system for scheduled tribes is conducted at SVETA. Meeting hall.

Addressing the gathering he said that the Caste system was not prevailed in the age old days. In the recent 30 years after Independence more number of people are going away from Hindu religion to others. But this was not happened in the 1000 years rule of Muslims and 200 years rule of British in the Country, he added.

He further said that, the present TTD Trust Board has been taking right steps to organize many programmes for spreading Sanathana Dharma, such as Dalitha Govindham, Kalyana mastu, Bakthi Chaitanya Yatra, Kaisika Dwadasi and other activities. He requested the trainees to utilize the training in a proper way.

Speaking on this occasion Sri K.V.Ramanachari, Executive Officer said that, the innocent tribes especially who are in rural and forest areas are still illiterates, the present training programme is more useful to them so as to teach their entire sect about the puja system. The Mantra system will be useful more if they learn it in addition to their traditional puja system.

Sri Gangaram, Chairman, A.P. Assembly Commission for SC/Sts said that eliminating bad habits such as drinking Alcohol, Smoking etc gives morality . He requested the tribes to be moral and ideal to others. Local MLC Sri Balasubramanyam, Sri Buman, Director, SVETA, Sri Thanuku Venkataramaiah and Chinna Abbai Reddy of the representatives of 50 Scheduled tribes have spoken in the meeting.

Sri A.V. Dharma Reddy, Spl.Officer, Tirumala, Smt. Anitha Sha Akella, FA&CAO, Dr.Vijaya Raghvacharyulu, Secretary, DPP and Sri Cnenchu Subbaiah and others took part in the programme. The Training programme will be continued for 7 days.

Tirumala, May 28, 2008

TTD BOARD MEETING AT ANNAMAYYA BHAVAN

TTD Board Meeting under progress under Chairmanship of Sri B.Karunakara Reddy at Annamayya Bhavan, Tirumala on Wednesday.

Tirumala, 28 May (P.R.O)The TTD Trust Board meeting under the Chairmanship of Sri B.Karunakara Reddy has taken the following decisions:

• The TTD has taken decision to arrange to set up a two member committee with Sri P.V.R.K.Prasad, IAS (Retd) and Sri Anjaneya Reddy I.P.S., to study and to submit a detailed report on TTD Administrative reforms and changes.

• The Board has taken decision to remove the care takers (PRO’s) who are working at various donor’s guest house at Tirumala with in 15 days duly taking the responsibility of maintaince of donor’s guest houses.

• It is decided to extend uniform privileges to TTD Vidya Dhana Trust.

• To provide the Ekangi and Praricharika system in TTD Temples, it is decided to provide financial assistance of Rs. 60 lakhs to H.H.Pedda Jeeyar Swamy of Tirumala and Rs. 40 lakhs to H.H.Chinna Jeeyar Swamy respectively.

• It is decided to implement insurance linked health policy to all the TTD Employees.

• The honorarium to the potu laborers working at Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple , Srinivasa Mangapuram, Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple , Tirupati, Sri Chandramouli Swamy Temple , Rishikesh is enhance from Rs. 3,975/- to Rs. 5,000/-

• The seven potu workers service working in Sri Kondanda Ramaswamy Temple and Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple , Tirupati will be regularized.
• On the lines of Veda Parayana pundits, honorium of Rs. 5000/- will also be extended to the Dravadian Veda Pundits (Nalayiram).
• It is decided to start a Research project in SVETA on inscriptions, religious, social and historical issues in the Vaishnava temples of Andhra Pradesh. The time period of this project is two years.

• It is decided to extend free food facility in Annadanam for the visiting pilgrims to Tirumala, for which a modern house accommodation in a single sit of ten thousand will be constructed at Tirumala. The Chairman also informed that a donor has come forward to donate Rs. 15 crores for the construction of modern Annadanam complex.
• To supervise the Vigilance activity in Tirumala a committee is formed under the Chairmanship of the Executive Officer, TTD and some of TTD employees will also take part in the committee.
• It is decided to issue cellar tickets on the first come first serve basis. The recommendation letters will not be entertain hereafter.
• Board has taken decision to transfer TTD employees those who have complete two years of service in the same cadre.
• It is decided to introduce pushkarni harathi to the Lord Malayappa Swamy and His consorts while taking out in a procession around four mada streets. This will be introduce from June 18.

Principal Sec(Rev) Sri G. Sudhir, Endowment Commissioner Sri Sundara Kumar, TTD E.O Sri K.V.Ramanachary, Board Members Sri Chavireddy Bhaskar Reddy, Smt Indra Reddy, Dr. Chadalawada Sudha, Janga Krishnamurthy, Gokaraju Ramaraju, Sudharshan Reddy, R.P. Goenka, Vijaysai Reddy, O.V.Ramana, N.Subramanyam, TTD Officials Spl Officer A.V.Dharma Reddy, C.V&S.O Sri B.Ramana Kumar, F.A&C.A.O Smt. Anitha Shah Akella, Chief Engineer Sri VSB Koteswara Rao, Spl Gr DyE.O(G) Prabhakara Reddy were present.

Tirupati, May 25, 2008

BHAKTHI CHAITANYA YATRA - SRI RAMA RADHAM REACHED TIRUPATI

Tirupati, 25 May (P.R.O) As part of Chaturyuga Bandham Bhakthi Chaitanya Yatra, the Sri RAMA RADHAM reached tirupati on May 25. Pujas are performed to the Lord on Sri Rama Radham at Sri Kondanda Rama Swamy Temple at 9.30AM . Later the Radham was taken out in a procession to Aliperi.

Sri B.Karunakara Reddy, Chairman TTDs addressing the devotees at Aliperi said that the TTD will continue its efforts to spread sanathana dharma and human values in the society. The devotees, who are unable to visit to tirumala, are being felt happy with the dharshan of the Lord through Bhakthi Chaitanya Yatra Radhams. Although some people are criticizing TTD unnecessarily, the TTD will not stop its activities such as devotional, dharmic activities to spread Hindu Santhana Dharma in the society.

Speaking on this occasion, Sri K.V.Ramanachary, Executive Officer TTDs said that the Lord of seven hills gave his mangalasasanams to the lakhs of people in the state by visiting villages and towns through Sri Rama Radham. The Radham rounded 10 districts viz., Khammam, Warangal , Nizamabad, Adilabad, Medak, Ranga Reddy, Mahaboobnagar, Kurnool , Kadapa, Chittoor and covered 1620 villages in the state, he added. The Radham started from Bhadrachalam on April 16 and reached tirupati on May 25 duly traveling 40 days he told.

Sri Sada Siva Kumar acted as the in charge of the Radham.

Smt Anitha Shah Akella, F.A&C.A.O, Sri VSB Koteswara Rao, Chief Engineer, Dr Vijayaraghava charyulu, Secretary DPP, Dr. Medasani Mohan, Director Annamacharya Project, Sri P.V.Sesha Reddy, G M Transport, Sri Vasudevan, DyE.O Local Temples and others have participated in this programme.

Thallapaka, May 22, 2008

UNVEILING 108 FEET STATUE OF SRIMAN THALLAPAKA ANNAMACHARYA

Thallapaka, 22 May (P.R.O) The 600 th Annamacharya Jayanthi celebrations are completed in Rajampeta on May 22 . Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy has unveiled the 108 feet statue of Sriman Thallapaka Annamacharya located Tirupati-Kadapa By pass Road in Rajampeta on May 22.

Addressing the huge gathering, he said that Annamaiah was not only an ardent devotee of Lord Venkateswara but also a social reformer . This place will be developed as national level Tourism / Spiritual centre so as to attract so many people to this centre he added. He thanked the TTD Chairman, EO for their efforts to arrange Annamaiah statue in Rajampeta. Further, he said that the descendents of Annamaiah around 10 to 12 members will be provided Rs.5000/- as monthly pension for each one till their life. He also ordered the Dist. Collector to arrange 10 acres of land for TTD to construct a Temple , Meditation Hall and Museum around the statue of Annamaiah.

As requested by the local MLA Smt. K. Prabhavathamma, the Chief Minister announced that the Govt. will take all the steps to change the name Rajampeta Rural area as Annamaiah Mandal, and also arrange Annamaiah Township with the funds of TTD.

Earlier the CM offered prayers at Lord Chennakesava swamy temple, Thallapaka. He took part in Viswa Santhi Kalyana Maha yagnam poornahuthi programme. Further, he released CDs on Shat Satha Sankeerthana Vaijayanthi , Sri Haripriyaragam, Sri Nrisimha padadwani, Devodokkaade, Sripathi Swara Dhara. He also released Books like Annamacharya Geeth Madhuri (Hindi) written by Dr. Puttaparthi Nagapadmini, Spiritual Heritage of Annamacharya (English) by prof M. Narasimhachari, Dr. M.S. Ramesh, Annamacharya Sankeerthanamrutham (Telugu) by Dr. Samudrala Lakshmanaiah, Annamaiah Sankeerthana Swaramalika, By Dr. Medasani Mohan.

Later the Chief Minister presented Gold Dollars of the Lord to the Stapathi, Contractor of the Annamaiah statue Sri Penchalaiah, Sri Suribabu respectively. The TTD Staff Sri Chandra Sekhar Reddy, SE-II, Sri V.S.B. Koteswara Rao CE, Sri Guruprasad, Sri Suresh Babu, Sri Krishna Reddy,EE, Sri Manaswamy Reddy and Sri Anjaneya Reddy among those who received Gold Dollars from the Chief Minister

Sri B. Karunakara Reddy Chairman, Sri K.V. Ramanachary, EO, Smt .Galla Aruna Kumari, and Anam Ram Narayana Reddy, Hon’ble Ministers of AP., M.P Saiprathap, MLC. B. Chengalrayulu, Collector Krishna Babu, S.P. Mahesh Bhagath, TTD Spl. Officer Sri A.V. Dharma Reddy, Annamacharya project Director, Dr. Medasani Mohan and others took part in the programme.

Thallapaka, May 20, 2008

2nd DAY OF SRIMAN THALLAPAKA ANNAMACHARYA 600TH JAYANTHI CELEBRATIONS

Thallapaka, May 19, 2008

SRIMAN THALLAPAKA ANNAMACHARYA 600TH JAYANTHI CELEBRATIONS

Thallapaka, 19 May (P.R.O)The Thallapaka village and its premises would be made as a spiritual and devotional centre told Sri B.Karunakara Reddy, Chairman TTDs. Addressing the huge gathering on the 600 th Birth celebrations of Sriman Thallpaka Annamacharya at Rajampeta highway where the 108feet Annamacharya statue is to be unveiled. Speaking on this occasion the Chairman said the first telugu vaigeyakkara Sri ‘Annamacharya Keerthanas’ will be spreaded across the globe by conducting functions, gosti ganams etc. It is due to the greatness of the noted English dramatist ‘Shakespare’ name and fame was globalize by the British people where as our own greatnest Vaggeyakara Sriman Thallapaka Annamacharya was under darkness from so many years. The TTD has took a decision to flourish the image and keerthanas of Annamayya in the world. Even in future like Thyagaraja utsavams in Thiruvayur of Tamil Nadu, Annamayya Utsavams will also be conducted in Thallapaka in a grand manner.

He further said that the 108 feet statue will be unveiled by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of A.P on 22 nd May. The surroundings of the Annamayya statue would also be improved with a temple, meditation hall and gardens so as to honor the saint poet Thallapaka Annamayya.

Swamijis like Sri Sri Sri Tridendi Ramanuja Jeeyar Swamy, Guntur, Sri Sri Sri Vidhya Swaroopanda, Sri Kalahasthi, Sri Pilot Baba, Himalayas, Sri Sri Sri Narayana Yeendra Desikan Swamy, Aoubil Mutt, Sri Sri Sri Vidya Narasimha Bharathi, Pushpagiri Mutt, Sri Sri Sri Ramachandra Swamy, Bheemavaram, Sri Sri Om Sai Baba, Chikballapur, Sri Sri Swamy Rajarishi Sikha of Bangalore and other swamijis have made anugraha bhashanam and mangalasasanams to the public.

Earlier Sapthagiri Sangeetha Gosti Ganam was arranged on the dias near the 108 feet Annamacharya Statue in which noted musicians and nearly 600 artists from across country like G.Balakrishna Prasad, Dr. Seshu latha, Hyderabad sisters, Dr. Shobha Raju, Smt. Jyothirmayee Chowdary, Sri Kunkaikudi Vaidhyananthan, Smt. Dwaram Lakshmi, Smt. Manju Bhargavai, Sri Parupalli brothers, Sri Yella Vekateswara Rao, Sri P.B.Srinivas, Vedavathi Prabhakar, Smt. Kanchana, Sri Chitti Babu, Smt. Padma Subramanyam and TTD Music College students have sung Sri Annamacharya Keerthanas and made the public enthralled. Sri Harinarayana the heriditory of Thallapaka Annamayya made floral tribute to the 108 feet Annamacharya Statue and premises by Helicopter.

At 7.00am on May 19, 2008 sankeerthana padya yatra has taken place from Govt Junior college , Rajampeta to the statue of Thallapaka Annamayya on the Rajampeta Highway . Bhajan troups, Kollatams, Chakka Bhajans, Sankeerthana Bhajana Brundams, Drama artists local people nearly twenty thousands participated in the nagara sankeerthana padya yatra. The padaya yatra took 6kms through the main roads of Rajampeta where the locals have decorated their houses and roads with green leaves, thoranams and rangolis in a traditional manner. They prayed the Lord Malayappa and His consorts in the sankeerthana padya yatra followed by priests and archakas from Tirumala.

Sri K.V.Ramanachary, E.O TTDs has suprivised the entire programme of Thallapaka Annamacharya 600 th Jayanthi Utsavams both sankeertha padaya yatra as well as gosti ganam.

Hon’ble Minister for Health Education Smt. Galla Aruna Kumar, Rajampeta MLA Smt. K. Prabhathamma, Produttur MLA Sri Varadarujulu Reddy, Rajampeta M.P Sri Sai Pratap, MLC Sri Chengalrayulu, Z.P Chairman Smt. Jyothi Reddy, Municipal Chairman Smt. Vani, Dist Collector Sri M.T. Krishna Babu, Dist Supdt of Police Sri Mahesh Bhagat, TTD Board Members Sri Chavireddy Bhaskar Reddy, Dr. Chadalawada Sudha, TTDs Spl Officer Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Chief Engineer Sri VSB Koteswara Rao, Director Annamacharya Project Sri Medasani Mohan, RDO Sri Ramachandra Reddy, TTD and Dist Administration, Local leaders have participated in the programme.

Tirumala, May 18, 2008

MATRUSRI TARIGONDA VENGAMAMBA 278TH JAYANTHI CELEBRATIONS IN TIRUMALA

Tirumala, 18 May (P.R.O) Sri B.Karunakara Reddy, Chairman, TTDs has said that like Thallapaka Annamacharya, Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba made several hyms on Lord's Vaibhavam. She fought against the social inequalities even on those days. He further informed that Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Jayanthi Celebrations would be conducted like Annamacharya in a grand manner forever.

Further Sri K.V.Ramanachary, E.O TTDs said that both Annamacharya Lalipata, Vengamamba Mutyala Harathi are famous and both are still in practice in the temple. Music concerts is arranged with cine singers like Smt. Sunitha, artists of Annamacharya Project, S.V.Music College, Tirupati at Narayanagiri Gardens on this occasion. Earlier the Lord and His consorts were taken out in a procession to Narayanagiri Gardens followed by Nagara Sankeerthana.

Later TTD Chairman released a audio CD titled Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba pranitham " TARIGONDA SIMHA SHATHAKAM" and book titled " VISHNU PARIJATHAM- YAKSHA GANAM".

Later TTDs Spl Officer Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Sri Bhuman, Director SVETA, Cine Singer Ms. Sunitha, and others paid floral tributes to the tomb of Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba at Tirumala.

Tirupati, May 17, 2008

MATRUSRI TARIGONDA VENGAMAMBA 278TH JAYANTHI CELEBRATIONS IN TIRUPATI

TTD Executive Officer K.V.Ramanachary paying floral tributes to Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Statue, Lightning the lamp as mark of Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba 278th Jayanthi Celebrations at Mahathi Auditorium and releasing a book on Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba in Tirupati on Saturday. Ms. Sunitha, Cine Singer rendered kirtanas written by the poetess.

Tirumala, May 15, 2008

THREE DAY SRI PADMAVATHI SRINIVASULA PARINAYAM ENDS

Tirumala, May 13, 2008

THREE DAY SRI PADMAVATHI SRINIVASULA PARINAYAM BEGINS

Tirumala, 13 May (P.R.O) Three day Annual festival is celebrated in the month of May. The specially arranged Kalyana Mandapam in the Narayanagiri gardens is the venue of the celstial wedding of Lord Srinivasa and Goddess Padmavathi. Pomp and gaiety mark this three - day celebration performed in the evening. In this colorful ceremony conducted on Navami, Dasami and Ekadasi in the month of Vaisakha, Sri Malayappaswami, the festival deity of Lord Venkateswara, arrives in style on Gaja, Chinna Sesha and Garuda Vahanas while Sridevi and Bhudevi arrive on separate palanquins. Every day after the wedding in the Kalayana Mandapam 'Koluvu' is held. A number of cultural proframmes like Harikatha, dance and music take place. Later the Lord along with Sridevi and Bhudevi return to the temple. thus, the three-day long grand wedding cermony comes to a close. Devotees who purchase tickets for the wedding cermony performed each day can take part in this annual seva.

TIRUPATI, May 13, 2008

WINNERS OF INTERNATIONAL ABACUS CONTEST FELICITATED

TTD Executive Officer K.V.Ramanachary felicitating students who won awards in the international Aloha Mental Arithematic competitions, in Tirupati on Tuesday.

Tirupati, 13 May (P.R.O) Three students - K.Jaswath Krishna, N.Srinidhi and N.Lakshmi, all children of TTD Employees and students of Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, Tirupati were felicitated by TTD Executive Officer K.V.Ramanachary for their rare distinction of winning awards in the International Aloha Mental Arithematic competitions held recently at IPOH, Malayasia at a simple function organised at his official residence in Tirupati on Tuesday.

ALOHA mental arithematic is a technical skill in mathematics. It is chinese method using Abacus. It helps the children to do maths calculations easier and faster with accuracy. It has three methods i.e using fingers, using Abacus and using our mind power. Besides improving a child's calculating ability and their understanding of Arthematic it will increase their concentration, memory, listening skills, analytical skills, creative and imaginative skills.

TTDs Spl Gr.DyE.O Sri T.A.P Narayana, TTDs PRO Sri K.Ramapulla Reddy and parents of the students were present.

TIRUPATI, May 12, 2008

SRI GOVINDARAJA SWAMY TEMPLE ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM BEGINS

Priests hoisting the `Dhwajapatam' atop the temple flag post at Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple, Tirupati on Monday, marking the beginning of the annual Brahmotsavams.

Rajampet, May 10, 2008

RELEASE OF ANNAMACHARYA 600th JAYANTHI MAHOTSAVAM WALL POSTER

TTD Chairam B.Karunakara Reddy, Kadapa Collector M.T.Krishna Babu, TTD E.O K.V.Ramanachary releasin the Annamacharya 600th Jayanthi Mahotsavam at Rajampet, Kadapa Dist on Saturday May 10.

TIRUMALA, April 30, 2008

Tirumala, 30 Apr (P.R.O)TTD handed over the Rs. 71 lakhs worth Diamond studded golden crown to Goddess Gangamma here today.

TIRUMALA, April 20, 2008

THREE DAY ANNUAL VASANTHOTSAVAM CONCLUDES

Vasanthotsavam Abhishekam - specifically called Snapana Thirumanjanam (Holy bathing), is performed to the utsava murthy of Lord Rama, Seetha, Lakshmana, Krishna Swamy, Rukmini and Lord Malayappaswamy and his consorts at Vaibhotsavam mandapam in front Sri Vari Temple, Tirumala on Sunday.

Processional deities of Lord Malayappaswamy along with His consorts, Lord Rama, Seetha, Lakshmana, Hanuman,Krishna, Rukmini were taken out in procession around four mada streets in connection with concluding day of Annual Vasanthotsavam at Tirumala on Apr 20

TIRUMALA, April 19, 2008

IInd DAY OF VASANTHOTSAVAM - PROCESSION OF GOLDEN CHARIOT

Golden chariot carrying the processional deities being taken out in Tirumala on Saturday.

Tirumala, 19 April (P.R.O) Elegance marked the procession of the golden chariot at Tirumala, on Saturday, the second day of the ongoing three-day annual Vasanthotsavams of Lord Venkateswara.

The processional deities of Lord Malayappa Swamy flanked by his two divine consorts mounted atop the exquisitely decorated golden chariot was pulled around the mada streets encircling the hill shrine amidst religious ecstasy. TTDs Spl Officer Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, C.V&S.O Sri B.V.Ramana Kumar, TTD Board Members Dr.Chadalawada Sudha, Temple DyE.O Sri Siddiah, Peishkar Sri Umapathy, Sri Murali and thousands of devotees took part.

TIRUMALA, April 18, 2008

ANNUAL VASANTHOTSAVAM BEGINS

Priests performing a Snapana Thirumanjanam(celestial bath) to the deities of Lord Malayappaswamy and their Consorts Sri Devi and Bhudevi at the Vaibhavothsava Mandapam in Tirumala on Friday 18. Later processional deities Lord and His consorts were taken out in a traditional procession around four mada streets.

Tirumala, 18 April (P.R.O) The three-day annual Vasanthotsavam was off to a spectacular start amidst great religious ecstasy on Friday, the first day of Vasanthotsavam performed in Vaibhotsavam Mandapam completed with Sahasra Dharabhishekam. Earlier the Malayappa Swamy and His consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi were taken out in a procession from Srivari Temple to Vaibhotsavam Mandapam. The temple priests performed Snapana Tirumanajanam amidst religious fervour.

At 6.00PM the Lord and His consorts were taken out in a traditional procession around four mada streets.

Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Spl Officer, Tirumala, Sri Siddiah, DyE.O( Temple), Sri R. Umapathy, Peishkar Sri TT, Sri Seshadhri, OSD, Sri Murali,Potu Peishkar and thousands of devotees took part in the function.

TIRUPATI, April 16, 2008

TTD OFFICIALS VISIT TO MOUNT ABU

TTD Officials felicitating Hriday Mouni, Addl Chief of Brahmakumari Eswari Viswa Vidyalayam at Moun Abu on Apr 16

Tirupati, 16 April (P.R.O) By the directions of Sri K.V.Ramanachari, Executive Officer, TTDs, the TTD officers Sri Buman, Director, SVETA, Sri Sastry, Catering Officer, Sri T.Ravi, Asst. Public Relations Officer have visited for a three day study tour to Brahmakumari Eswari Viswa Vidyalayam, spiritual capital at Mount Abu in Rajasthan state on April,16.

The officers met Hriday Mouni, the Addl. Chief of Brahmakumari Eswari Viswa Vidyalayam and received her blessings. The officers handed over Lord's Prasadam and Vastram to her. On this occasion, she said that humans will be happy only when they share happiness with others and keep them happy them for ever. The university is also preaching meditation, Rajayoga, spirituality and human values to the humans. She expressed her happiness over the services abundance service to the devotes being visited thousands and lakhs in Tirumala by TTD. She expressed her desire to visit Tirumala.

The team of TTD officers have also briefed her and her disciples, the facilities being provided for the common people besides other TTD activities for loka kalyanam. On this occasion, the officers have invited for the following. To send their Brahmakumari's volunteers from across the country to Tirumala, so as to serve the devotees in Annadanam, Q lines, Health, Hospitals etc. places in a devotional and dedicated manner (2) to give spiritual lectures in S.V.Bhakthi Channel (3) To get books (literature) from TTD and keep them available for the devotees in the universities (4) to send some of the intellectuals to give guest lectures to the employees in SVETA on meditation, Rajayoga, spirituality and value based system of life.

The Dadi (Addl. Chief) has agreed the above points with pleasure and said that they will chalkout a plan of action to implement the above points. Later, the team of officers have visited different wings of Brahmakumari Eswari Viswa Vidyalayam viz., Reception, Health, Medical, Cultural, Transport, Food, Press, Photography, PR, Tailoring, Education, Audio & Video visuals wing and Engineering wings etc. The team will submit a detailed report to the Executive Officer for further course of action.

TIRUMALA, April 12, 2008

6OOth ANNAMACHARYA JAYANTHI CELEBRATIONS IN NEW YORK, U.S.A

Deities of Lord Venkateswara and His consorts being taken in procession in New York on Saturday

Tirumala, 12 April (P.R.O)''Kalyanotsavam'' was performed to Lord Venkateswara at New York on Saturday under the aegis of the Hindu Temple Society on North America. The celestial wedding of the Lord with His two consorts Sri Devi and Bhu Devi was performed at the Maha Vallabh Ganapathy Temple in the New York city as part of the 600th Birth Anniversary celebrations of the saint poet Annamacharya. The dieties mounted atop the vahanam were carried in procession around the shrine by the NRI devotees of the City.

Later Annamachary keerthanas were rendered by TTDs Annamacharya Project Artists Sri G.Madhusudhan Rao, Sri P. Ranganathi, Sri Nageswara Naidu, Kum Binithi, Smt. Sobha Raju, Hyderabad Sisters etc.

TTDs Public Relations Officer Sri K.Ramapulla Reddy represented the TTD delegation at the fete.

TIRUMALA, April 4, 2008

DONATION OF KATI HASTHAM AND VAIKUNTA HASTHAM TO LORD VENKATESWARA

Sri Pratap Reddy of Penna Cement, Hyderabad is seen donating Rs. 5 crores worth Diamond studded Golden KATI, VAIKUNTA HASTHAMS to the Lord of Seven Hills. TTD Chairman Sri B.Karunakara Reddy is also seen.

TIRUMALA, April 3, 2008

ANNAMAYYA FETA AT TIRUMALA

Tirumala, 3 April (P.R.O) The 505th Vardhanthi, death anniversary, of the saint poet, Annamacharya, got off to an ecstatic start in the picturesque Narayanagiri gardens on the Tirumala hills. The highlight of the festival was a Nama Sankirthanam in which nearly 2000 artistes from AP, Tamilnadu and Karnataka participated and led the processional deities of Lord Venkateswara and His two Consorts to the venue, singing in chorus the select compositions of Annamacharya all the way to the sprawling lawns.

Another highlight of the festival was the benign presence of the 45th Pontiff of Sri Ahobila Mutt, Sri Narayana Yatheendra Mahadesikan, at the programme at the invitation of the TTD in line with a well-meaning tradition introduced by its management in the recent years. The tradition was introduced in order to perpetuate the age-old association between the two great vaishnavite temples of Tirumala and Ahobilam and also as a gesture of honour to the founder of the Ahobila Mutt at whose hands the saint-poet Annamacharya got himself initiated into Vaishnavism before he took upon himself the stupendous task of composing no fewer than 32,000 songs in praise of the Lord Venkateswara.

The musical fete at the tastefully decorated garden- mandapam began with a group rendition of a set of classic compositions of Annamacharya. They are akin to Thyagaraja's ``Pancharathna Kritis'' which are rendered in a similar fashion at Tiruvaiyyaru in Tamilnadu every year. The entire landscape around the mandapam reverberated to the mellifluous music rendered in chorus by a huge contingent of artistes led by a few stalwarts. The idols of Annamacharya were also placed next to the deities at the Mandapam and honours brought by the Ahobila Mutt chief were adorned to the icon befitting the occasion.

In a brief discourse given on the occasion, the Jeeyar traced the long history of association between the two great temples and also how the two deities had many things in common.

Speaking on the occasion, Sri B.Karunakara Reddy, Chairman’s TTDs said that Annamacharya is not only a devotee but also he spreaded the message and vaibhavam of the lord to the people. To spread the same message, the TTD is also conducting Jayanthi utsavams in Muslim and Christian countries. On May 19, 20 and 21 the Annamacharya Jayanthi utsavams will be conducted in a grand manner in which 600 artists from different parts of the country will take part in the sankeerthana gosti at Thallapaka.

Sri K.V.Ramanachary, Executive Officer explained the details of the arrangements of Jayanthi utsavams at Thallapaka on May 19, 20 and 21.

Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Spl Officer, Sri Medasani Mohan, Director Annamacharya Project, Sri Siddiah, DyE.O Temple , Sri Umapathy, Peishkar and others have taken part in this programme.

TIRUMALA, April 2, 2008

SRI A.V.DHARMA REDDY TAKEN CHARGE AS SPL OFFICER

Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy taking charge as Spl Officer, Tirumala inside Sri Vari Temple on Wednesday morning. Sri Dharma Reddy felicitating outgoing Joint Executive Officer Sri G.Balaramaiah.

TIRUPATI, April 1, 2008

PUSHPA YAGAM TO LORD KALYANA VENKATESWARA SWAMY IN SRINIVASA MANGAPURAM

Tirupati, 1 April (P.R.O) Pushpa Yaga Mahotsavam was conducted amidst religious fervour in the temple of Lord Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy , Srinivasa Mangapuram on Tuesday.

For the first time this utsavam conducted in this temple. But in the temple of Lord Venkateswara the Pushpa Yagam has been conducted for so many centuries according to agamas and scriptures.

Generally, this utsavam was used to conduct to pray the god to save the manking from natural calamities such as cyclones, famine, earth quake etc., This utsavam is usually conducted on sravana nakshatram day the birth star of Lord Venkateswara.

Nearly 5 tonnes including 18 kinds of flowers are used in the Pushpa Yagam. Later, unjal seva and veedi utsavam was conducted to the Lord Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy.

Sri K.V.Ramanachary, Executive Officer, TTDs, Sri Vasudevan, DyE.O Sri Venkata Rathnam, Asst Executive Officer, Sri Srinivasulu, Supdt and large number of devotees took part in this utsavam.

TIRUPATI, Mar 31, 2008

GOLDEN CHARIOT FOR GODDESS PADMAVATHI AMMAVARU

Goddess Padmavathi atop Golden Chariot

Tirupati, 31 March (P.R.O) For the first time in the temple of Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru, Tiruchanur, Golden Chariot pratistha was made by TTD on Mar 31.

DUBAI, Mar 27, 2008

600th CELEBRATIONS OF ANNAMACHARYA JAYANTHI FESTIVAL IN DUBAI,UAE

TTD Chairman Sri B.Karunakara Reddy inaugurating 600th Annamacharya jayanthi Celebration in Dubai by lightning the lamp on Thursday. Later Kuchipudi dance by Sri Vedantham Venkata kala Chalapathi and troupe.

TIRUPATI, Mar 25, 2008

TRAINING CLASSES IN 'IDOL WORSHIP' FOR FISHERMEN COMMUNITY IN SVETA BHAVAN

Hon'ble Minister for Animal Husbandry & Fisheries Sri Mandali Budda Prasad inagurating training classes in 'Idol Worship' to fishermen community by lightning the lamp in SVETA Bhavan, Tirupati on Tuesday. TTD Chairman Sri B.Karunakara Reddy, TTD E.O Sri K.V.Ramanachary were also seen.

TIRUMALA, Mar 21, 2008

SRI VARI ANNUAL THEPPOTSAVAM CONCLUDES

As part of ongoing five-day annual float festival at Tirumala, the second day was dedicated to the idols of Lord Krishna and Rukmini. The idols being taken out in a procession from Sri Vari temple to the Pushkarni situated near the temple on Tuesday as hundreds of devotees witness the celestial event.

TIRUMALA, Mar 17, 2008

SRI VARI ANNUAL THEPPOTSAVAM BEGINS

Deities of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Seetha being pulled round the temple Pushkarini on board a beautifully decked-up flotilla as part of `Theppotsavam' which began at Tirumala on Monday.

Tirumala, 17 Mar (P.R.O)The five day annual Theppotsavam of Lord Venkateswara began here on Monday.During the annual Teppotsavam (float festival), the first day is dedicated to the idols of Lord Rama,Lakshmana,Sita and Hanumantha were taken out in procession around four mada streets and are bought to the Swami Pushkarini (holy lake to the north of the temple) and taken on a float to the mandapam in the middle of the lake for prayers.

TTD Chairman Sri B.Karunakara Reddy, TTD Executive Officer Sri K.V.Ramanachary, Board Members Sri O.V.Ramana, Dr. Chadalawada Sudha, Joint Executive Officer Sri G.Balaramaiah, F.A&C.A.O Smt. Anitha Shah Akella, C.V&S.O Sri P.Hari Kumar, Officials and thousands of devotees witnessed the Float Fesitval.

HYDERABAD, Mar 9, 2008

TTD PERFORMED KALYANAMASTHU, MASS MARRIAGE ACROSS A.P

HE Governor Sri N.D.Tiwari, Chief Minister Dr. Y.S.Rajasekhara Reddy, TTD Chairman B.Karunakara Reddy, Executive Officer K.V.Ramanachary were seen blessing the couples during Kalyanamasthu programme held at Hyderabad on March 9.

Hyderabad, 09 Mar (P.R.O)After conducting 'Kalyanamastu', the mass marriage programme across the State twice successfully, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) management conducted the third phase of mass marriages programme across Andhra Pradesh on the auspicious sumurtham between 0920 hours and 0935 hours in the Mesha Langnam today.

The programme performed at 294 constituencies at various TTD kalayanamandapams and prominent Hindu temples in a traditional manner by the priests simultaneously and scores of grooms tied the yellow scared thread around the neck of their respective brides when Mangalya dharna was performed in the auspicious hours of Mesha Langnam across the state.

At Hyderabad , as part of the free mass marriage programme, 116 couples ent