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PPRESS RELEASE Tirupati- Feb 16, 2009 An appeal to the Donors The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is appealing the Philanthropists/ Donors to come forward for the annadanam (Free meals arrangements) at Andhra Ashram located in Rishikesh, in Uttaranchal State . Every year the devotees who have been visiting for Haridwar, Kedarinath, Badrinath are used to stay in Andhra Ashram, Rishikesh. In view of this, the TTD is requesting the Donors to come forward to arrange Annadanam for the benefit of devotees in Andhra Ashram, Rishikesh. Issued by the Public Relations officer TTD
PIC- e-darshan and e-booking of Lord Venkateswara The divine shrine of Lord Venkateswara has also been e-enabled for the benefit of lakhs of devotees landing here for his darahsn. The Tirumala Tirupati Dewasthanam's( TTD) have developed a Pilgrim Information Centre ( PIC) with the support of IT gaint HCL to keep the devotees informed about the sevas, darshan, travel and other amenities available a t the Tirumala and Tirupati on a 24x7 basis . The small centre nestled in the Administrative offices of the TTD is always buzzling with activity as they receive 1500 domestic calls during day and hundreds of overseas calls during nights . "They ask us about availability from three months to five years and also enquire about their DD's sent earlier and confirmation" says Raju, an executive of the PIC. The HCL has developed the technology and is also maintaining it free of cost for the TTD.Twentyeight executives including 18 women and four supervisors are trained to receive calls from all over the world and speak in English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi . The PIC has links with the Arjitha seva server on internet to get information on the devotees requests for darshan spread over five years. Centre head K B Srihari says that e-darshan is also made available gby offering them tickets for sevas after three days of booking upto 90 days . He says they offered information on all services including doantions, accomodation, sevas, travel and also tenders called for by the TTD. " This is an one window facility for all enquiries about the TTD's funcitoning " he says. The PIC also undertook netbooking of all requirements of the devotees online . "All the devotees hve to do on landing at Tirumala is to provide proff of their identity and get all the benefits for which they had already paid for ", he says. Once the payments is confirmed the TTD sent a confirmation letter to them to the address mentioned so that there is no ambiguity on their requests. "The e-darshan and PIC are two unique facilities offered on line by the TTD for the benefit of devotees who are busy and also come prepared for their visit to Tirupati "says K V Ramanachari, the Excecutive Oficer of TTD. It is now possible to make an e-booking of your darsham with the presiding deity of Lord Venkateswara just like you book your travel . All you have to do is to dial 0877- 22 77777 or 2233333 for instant information and bookings .
Tirumala - a paradise for pilgrims The hoarse cry of Govinda, Govinda reverberates the Sheshagiri Hills of Tirumala reminds every visitor that he was in the care of the Sri Venkateswara . Lakhs of pilgrims chant the Govinda mantra as they enter the abode of Sri Venkateswara .The mantra gives them energy to wait for hours for the darshan of the presiding deity of Tirumala and also stamina to come on foot trekking 3661 steps and nine kms from the Tirupati . The deity is hailed as Perumal down south , Srinivasa in West and Balaji in North . But for all he is the saviour from all difficulties and hardships and a messiah and savior . For the devout followers of Perumal alias Sri Venkateswara or Malayalappaswami across the globe , Tirumala is just the heaven on earth and for pilgrims across the country it is a paradise. The serpentine ghat roads surrounded by velvet green forests enchant the pilgrims who arrive in lakhs for the glimpse of Sri Venkateswara who blesses them to achieve their goals and gives boons to every one and all. or many just the darhsan of Sri Venkateswara is fulfillment of their life ambition and such devouts come all the way from parts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka . “They do not seek rooms or prasadam but only the darshan of their beloved deity “ says Dr.A.V. Ramana Dikshitulu the chief priest of Tirumala .
Gold plating of Ananda Nilayam The historic dcision to gold plate the Ananda Nilayam, the sanctum santorum of the Tirumala temple will be implemented today.
Asthottara Sathakundathmaka Maha Varuna Yagam
Hyderabad 02 July (P.R.O) The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Dr.Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy has today prayed Lord Venkateswara Swamy and Lord Varuna Deva, God of Rains for the bountiful of rains and well being of state and country. The Chief Minister has participated in “ASTHOTTARA SATHAKUNDATHMAKA MAHA VARUNA YAGAM” organized by TTD in Exhibition grounds, Namapally, Hyderabad. The Chief Minister took “Sankalpam” for the good of state on this sacred occasion as the Rithviks recited Vedic mantras. Speaking on this occasion, the chief minister said that there were wide spread rains last year also after Varuna Yagam conducted by the TTDs in the same ground. He hoped that there would be good rains this year also. The Ministers Sri Gade Venkata Reddy, Sri Mukesh Goud, Sri Ponnala Lakshmaiah, TTD Chairman Sri D.K.Audikesavulu, TTD Board Members Sri Kale Yadaiah, Dr. Anjaiah, TTD Executive Officer Sri I.Y.R.Krishna Rao, TTDs Spl Officer Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, TTD Officers Sri Ramesh Reddy, Sri Prabhakara Reddy, TTD Vaikhanasa Agama Advisor Sri Vedantam Vishnu Battacharyulu, Srinivasa Charyulu and 150 Veda pundits participated in Varuna Yagam. Sri I.Y.R.Krishna Rao assumed Charge as TTD Executive Officer
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh visit to Sri Vari Temple
Inauguration of TTD Guest Houses
Donation of VAJRA KIREETAM to Lord Venkateswara
INAUGURATION OF IDENTIFICATION CAMP FOR YOUNG HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN
Kadapa 09 June (P.R.O) Sri Sashi Bhushan Kumar, IAS, Dist Collector inaugurated the Identification camp for young hearing impaired children (0-3years) at TTD Kalyana Mandapam, Kadapa on Tuesday morning. While speaking on this occasion the Dist Collector advised the parents to detect such cases in their children in the primitive stage and bring them to the doctors of TTDs Sravanam Project for the bright future of the children. Dr. K.V.Ramanachary, Executive Officer, TTDs said that the Sravanam Project of TTD is a boon for the children of hearing impaired. The TTD Medical Department as already conducted such camps in Andhra Pradesh for the benefit of such children he added. Later he distributed Baja Govindam books to the children of hearing impaired. He further requested the parents of such children to utilize the services of the Sravanam Project of TTD. Smt Jyothi Reddy, Z.P.Chairperson, Mayor Sri Ravindranath Reddy, Dr. Chalapathi, D.M.H.O also spoke on the occasion. On this occasion, 100 Childrens were screened by the Doctors of Sravanam Project. Dr. Sarada, Chief Medical Officer, TTDs, Sri Suryanarayana Rao, Spl Officer, Sravanam Project and others took part.
Three Day Annual Abideyaka Abhishekam Concludes
Tirumala 08 June (P.R.O) On concluding day of ongoing three day Annual Abhideyaka Abhishekam in Sri Vari Temple, Tirumala, the temple priest performed Snapana Tirumanjanam (celestial bath) to the processional dieties of Lord Malayapaswamy and His consorts admist vedic hymns. Later in the evening the images of Processional deity of Lord Malayappaswamy along with His consorts wearing the 'Abhideyaka Kavacham' were taken out in procession around four mada streets at Tirumala on Monday. TTDs Executive Officer Sri K.V.Ramanachary, TTDs Spl Officer Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Temple DyE.O Sri Siddiah, Sri Umapathy, Peishkars Sri Naga Reddy, Sri Ramakrishna Varma and devotees took part.
Three Day Annual Abhideyaka Abhishekam Begins
Tirumala 06 June (P.R.O) The three-day annual `Abhideyaka abhishekam' began at the Hill temple of Lord Venkateswara on saturday. As part of the festival, the usual `kavachams ' which are adorned to the sacred idols to protect them are removed once in a year during the festival and the celestial `abhishekam' is performed at Sampangi Prakaram inside Sri Vari Temple, Tirumala. The rare diamond-studded armour (Vajra Kavacham) will be adorned to the Processional Deity of Lord Malayappaswamy and His consorts on the first day. The deity will be taken in a procession around the temple on all three days. Five persons can take part in the ceremony on payment of Rs.2000. Sri D.K.Audikesavulu, TTD Chairman, Smt. Indira Reddy, Board Member, Dr.K.V.Ramanachary, TTD Executive Officer, Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Spl Officer, Sri P.V.S.Ramakrishna, C.V&S.O, Temple DyE.O Sri Siddiah, Temple Peishkar, Sri Naga Reddy and devotees took part.
Annual Brahmotsavam in Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Rishikesh Begins
Rishikesh 04 June (P.R.O) Dwajarohanam was performed in Sri Venkateswaraswamy (Balaji) Temple,at Andhra Ashram Rishikesh on june 4, signaling the commencement of the nine-day Brahmotsavam. The sacred yellow cloth flag with the imprint of Garuda , the celestrial carrier of Lord Maha vishnu was hoisted atop the bronze flag post Dwajasthambham situated inside the temple complex at the auspicious Mithuna lagnam at 8.10 am amidst the traditional recitation of vedic hymns by the temple priests. Sri T.Ravi PRO,Sri Rama Rao, Asst Executive Officer,Temple priests sri Ramachandra Deekshitulu,sri krishna sharma,sri sateesh,large number of devotees from local as well as from south India,staff of TTD and others were present. Brief : In 1930’s Sri Sachchidananda Saraswathy a “PARIVRAJAKA” hailing from Avidi Villages of Rajole Taluk East Godavari Dist, thought of having a choultary for Andhra Pilgrims who are not in the know of the local language. Hence he created a trust in the name of Andhra Ashram and with contributions from public and purchased land for Rs. 2000/- and built the ashram in 1200 Sq.yards. The congress leaders of the day, Madabhushi Anantha Shayanam Iyengar(Later day of Speaker of Lok Sabha) Sir Shonti Venkata Subbaiah and other prominent leaders of the society were the trustees. The trust later on purchased 8000 Sq yards, of land and wanted to built one Venkateswara Swamy Temple at the cost of Rupees Six Lakhs, T.T.Devasthanams donated Rs. 31, 250/- Chennappaiah- charya, the Shilpi of Shivara Patna, (Malur Taluk, Kolar Dist, Mysore State) sculpted all the Murthies required for the temple taking an honorarium of Rs. 10,000/- Sri Venkateswara was of the height of 59” where as Sridevi and Bhudevi are 49” in height. The Temple was built to the right of Ashram with a Dakshinamaya style of Dwaragopura with five talas and Vimana over the Sanctum. Later on a Siva Temple was also constructed to the left of the Ashram and Sri Chandra Mouleswara Swamy was installed there as the presiding deity. In 1960-70, the Ashram was handed over to T.T.Devasthanams for the upkeep and maintenance. The T.T.Devasthanams in turn re constructed the old dilapidated temples of Sri Chandra Mouleswara Swamy Temple as well as Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple. Now the daily pooja is conducted in these two temples as they are done at Tirumala. Abhishekam on Friday is being attended by the local population also. Brahmotsavam is also being conducted every year. ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM FROM 03-06-2009 TO 12-06-2009
Nine Day Annual Brahmotsavam in Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple Begins
Tirupati 30 May (P.R.O) `Dwajarohanam' was performed in the temple, signalling the commencement of the nine-day annual `Brahmotsavam'. The sacred yellow cloth flag with the imprint of Lord Garuda, the celestial carrier of Lord Maha Vishnu, was hoisted atop the golden flag post `Dwajasthambham' situated inside the temple complex at the auspicious Mithuna lagnam at 8.37 a.m. amidst the traditional recitation of Vedic hymns by temple priests. Sri D.K.Audikesavulu, Chairman TTDs, Dr. K.V.Ramanacharya, Executive Officer, Sri V.Seshadhri, Joint Executive Officer, Sri Jagadeeswara Reddy, Exe Engg, Sri Vasudevan, DyE.O(Local Temples) and devotees took part.
Three Day Annual Vasanthotsavam in Sri Kalyana Venkesteswara Swamy Temple Concludes
Inauguration of Alwar Tank 'Q' line
Tirumala 15 May (P.R.O) Dr. K.V.Ramanachary, Executive Officer, TTDs has today inaugurated Alwar Tank developmental works and Spl Q Lines around Alwar Tank taken up at a cost of Rs. 5 crores on Friday morning. Speaking on the occasion the Executive Officer further informed that steps would be taken to provide additional facilities with the newly constructed Q lines like supply of free food, toilet facilities, drinking water etc and create spiritual ambience around the Q lines and thro modernized Anantha Alwar Tank. Mr. Ramanachary also said the new Q line would provide both shelter and shade to the waiting devotees outside the Vaikuntam Q complex, so far the devotees had been standing in serpentine ‘Q’ lines without shade and shelter for hours together during peak and festival days. When the Vainkuntam ‘Q’ Complex-II is full. He said that this inconvenience to the devotees is eliminated forever. Mr. Ramanachary also informed that the Sri Shyamsundar Reddy of M/s Indu Projects Ltd donated total amount of Rs. 5crores for taken up these works. Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Spl Officer, TTDs, Sri PVS Ramakrishna, C.V&S.O, VSB Koteswara Rao, Chief Engineer, TTDs, Sri Ramachandra Reddy, Sudpt Engineer, Sri Sidda Reddy, DyE.O Temple, Sr. Engineers and others were also present. Three Day Annual Vasanthotsavam in Sri Kalyana Venkesteswara Swamy Temple Begins
Saint Thallapaka Annamacharya 601th Jayanthi Celebrations Concludes
Rajampeta 11 May (P.R.O) Priests of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams performed Srinivasa kalyanam of Lord Malayappa and his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi at Tallapaka in Rajampet mandal as part of the 601st Annamacharya jayanthi celebrations on Monday night. The kalyanam performed with gaiety and religious fervour was attended by a large number of devotees. TTD Chairman D.K. Adikesavulu presented silk clothes to the presiding deities. He later felicitated ZP chairperson D. Jyothi Reddy and Rajampet MLA K. Prabhavathamma. Later Pasumarthi Kesavaprasad and his troupe performed Kuchipudi dance at the imposing 108-foot Annamacharya statue. Renovated and Modernised Annamacharya Kalamandir
IInd day of Saint Thallapaka Annamacharya 601th Jayanthi Celebrations
Unjal Seva to the processional diety of Lord Malayyappaswamy along with His consorts
Saint Thallapaka Annamacharya 601th Jayanthi Celebrations
Rajampeta 09 May (P.R.O) The Thallapaka village and its premises would be developed as a spiritual and devotional centre told Sri D.K.Audikesavulu, Chairman TTDs. Addressing the gathering on the 601th Birth celebrations of Sriman Thallpaka Annamacharya at Rajampeta highway where the 108feet Annamacharya statue is located on Saturday. 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. Earlier Sapthagiri Sangeetha Gosti Ganam was arranged on the dias near the 108 feet Annamacharya Statue in which noted musicians and nearly 750 artists from across the country like Dr. Shobha Raju, Sri Yella Vekateswara Rao, and TTD Music College students have sung Sri Annamacharya Keerthanas and made the public enthralled. The Chairman has felicitated the successors of Annamacharya and released audio CDs on annamayya. Sri K.V.Ramanachary, E.O TTDs has supervised the entire programme of Thallapaka Annamacharya 601thJayanthi Utsavams. TTD Board Members Sri Chavireddy Bhaskar Reddy, Sri Ch.Sathyanarayana, Chief Engineer Sri VSB Koteswara Rao, Director Annamacharya Project Sri Medasani Mohan, Local RDO, DSP, TTD and Dist Administration, Local leaders have participated in the programme. Background 601th Birthday Celebrations of Sri Thallapaka Annamacharyulu, renowned lyrical poet of telugu literature with universal importance. Sri Thallapaka Annamacharyulu, the first lyrical poet was born in 1408 in visakha nakshatram, poornima tithi at Thallapaka village in kadapa dist, 90km away from Tirupati town. He died in 1503 in phalguna month, Bahula dwadasi. Sri Thallapaka Annamacharyulu worshipped the Lord Venkateswara Swamy in different forms. The saint poet dedicated his entire life to praise the Lord and his miracles. He wrote thirty two thousand keerthanas in praise of Lord Venkateswara. Out of them, only twelve thousand keerthanas are available engraved on copper plates. Pedda Tirumalaiah and Chinna Tirumalayya wrote another two thousand keethanas on Lord Venkateswara Swamy. While praising the Lord, Annamayya condemned social and economic inequalities and all other superstitious beliefs prevalent in 15 th century. Sri Thallapaka Annamayya wrote his keerthanas in chaste Telugu. His contribution to Telugu language is immeasurable. The sacred ideas of Annamayya are very much relevant to the present day society. Keeping this in view, the TTDs has decided to spread the spiritual message of the saint poet throughout the world. Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba 279th Jayanthi Celebrations
Tirumala 08 May (P.R.O) The works of Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba have to be given wide publicity told Sri Sri Sri Swamy Swaroopananda of Sarada Peetam, Vizag on Friday morning. While addressing the devotees at Narayanagiri Gardens, Tirumala he said that Vengamamba was a great devotee of Lord Venkateswara. For her the power, husband and everything is the Lord told Swamiji. He appreciated the SVETA Department for bringing out books and CD’s and popularizing her literature. Sri J.Rathnakara Rao, Minister for Endowments said that TTDs has to take up the task of publicizing her literature. Later they released books and CDs on Vengamamba as well as CDs on scriptures of Ananda Nilayam on this occasion. Earlier, the Lord and His consorts were taken out in a procession through mada streets to Narayanagiri Gardens with Gosti. The Artists have sung the keerthanas of Vengamamba. Later Sri D.K.Audikesavulu, Chairman TTDs and Sri Sri Sri Swaroopananda Swamy paid floral tributes to the tomb of Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba. Dr. K.V.Ramanachary, Executive Officer, TTDs, Sri Bhuman, Director SVETA, Sri Kamisetty Srinivasulu and Dr.K.J.Krishnamurthy, Spl Officer Tarigonda Vengamamba Project and others have participated.
Release of Wall poster
Three Day Annual Padmavathi Parinayam Concludes
Tirumala 05 May (P.R.O) On the concluding day of the ongoing three day Annual Padmavathi Parinayam of Lord Venkateswara, the processional deity of Lord Malayappaswamy on GARUDA VAHANAM and His consorts on Pallaki were taken out in a grand procession from Sri vari temple to Padmavathi parinayam mandapam in Narayanagiri Gardens at Tirumala on Tuesday evening. Later temple priest performed parinayam to Lord and Goddess. Three Day Annual Padmavathi Parinayam begins
Tirumala 03 May (P.R.O)
As part of ongoing three day Annual Padmavathi Parinayam of Lord Venkateswara, the processional deity of Lord Malayappaswamy on CHINNA SESHA VAHANAM and His consorts on Pallaki were taken out in a grand procession from Sri vari temple to Padmavathi parinayam mandapam in Narayanagiri Gardens at Tirumala on Sunday evening. Later temple priest performed parinayam to Lord and Goddess. Bala Baja Govindam
Tirumala 03 May (P.R.O) The main aim of the Bala Baja Govindam is to inculcate the greatness of Bhajan culture, values in the society, God fearing etc., told Dr. K.V.Ramanachary, Executive Officer, TTDs. On Sunday morning he has attended the Bala Bhaja Govindam programme at Asthana Mandapam, Tirumala. While addressing the children, he has informed that with the financial assistance, the Bhagavathulu Charitable Trust of Visakapatnam has been training the children in the villages about Bhajans, Bhakthi, human values and Patriotism he added. He advised the children to respect the parents, elders, to serve the needy, to worship the God and lead discipled life so as to become good citizens. He suggested the Srivari Sevaks to serve the devotees for their satisfaction. Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Spl Officer, Tirumala has said that Ekalavya learnt the Archery with a great effort and aim. Similarly students should also have aim in their lives he added. Sri P.V.S.Ramakrishna, Chief Vigilance and Security Officer said that the children have to improve personality and become roll models for others with their noble qualities. Earlier the children have participated in Nagara Sankeerthana in four mada streets, Tirumala. r. Vijay Raghava Charyulu, Secretary DPP, Dr. Parameswaram Rao, Founder, Bhagavuthala Charitable Trust, Vizag, Srivari Seva Volunteers, 1500 children from vizag and others have participated. Foundation stone for New Annadanam Complex
Tirumala 29 April (P.R.O) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman D. K. Adikesavulu on Wednesday laid foundation for new ‘annadanam’ complex to be constructed at a cost of Rs.20 crore. A devotee Ananthakoti Raju expressed his willingness to bear the cost and the construction work will be taken up by the Larsen and Toubro company. The building will cater to the needs of over 5,000 pilgrims in a single sitting. L & T vice-president Rangaswamy, TTD Special Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy , CVSO Ramakrishna, Dy. E.O. ( T ) Siddiah, Chief Engineer VSB Koteswara Rao and others were present.
Review on arrangements for 601th Tallapaka Annamacharya Jayanthi celebrations
Three Day Annual Vasanthotsavam Concludes
2nd Day Vasanthotsavam- procession of GOLDEN CHARIOT
Three Day Annual Vasanthotsavam Begins
Tirumala 7 April (P.R.O) The three-day annual Vasanthotsavam was off to a spectacular start amidst great religious ecstasy on Tuesday, 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 N.Gopalaswamy, Chief Election Commissioner of India, Dr. K.V.Ramanachary, Executive Officer, TTDs, Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Spl Officer, Tirumala, Sri Siddiah, DyE.O( Temple), Sri Murali,Potu Peishkar and thousands of devotees took part in the function. Seetha Rama Kalyanam
Tirupati 4 April (P.R.O) Seethe Rama Kalyanam have been performed with religious fervour amidst Vedic chantings by the temple priest at Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple, Tirupati on Saturday evening. Large number of devotees have attended the Kalyanam and had the blessings of the Lord Rama. The Archakas have performed the Kalyanam for more than two hours and they have explained the devotees the importance of Seetha Rama Kalyanam on this occasion. Earlier Muthyala Haram and Nuthana Vastram were taken out in a procession from TTD Adm Bldg to Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple. Dr. K.V.Ramanachary, Executive Officer TTDs, Sri PVS Ramakrishna, C.V&S.O, Sri Vasudevan, DyE.O(LT), Sri Venkatachalam, Asst Exe Officer, Sri Siva Kumar Reddy, Addl C.V&S.O and devotees witnessed the celestial wedding. Inauguration of Facilities for Pedestrian Pilgirms
Tirumala 3 April (P.R.O) Dr. K.V.Ramanachary, Executive Officer, TTDs has inaugurated the 8 pilgrim waiting compartments in VQC-II along with some pilgrim facilities for the pedestrian pilgrims on the auspicious day of Sri Rama Navami in Tirumala. Speaking with Media Dr. Ramanachary said that for the benefit of the pedestrian pilgrims, the TTD has arranged counters at Galigopuram in which receipt for darshan of the Lord will be issued for each and every pilgrim. The pilgrim can utilize the free lockers at PAC-II, where free tonsuring and free meal facilities are also available. He further informed that compartment no.13, 14, 15 are earmarked for the pedestrian pilgrims at VQC-II, besides luggage centre, cell phone deposit counters are also arranged for the benefit of the pilgrims. The estimate cost of 8 compartments is Rs.10 crores and the structural portion is of Rs. 7 crores. He thanked the Sri Satagopan of Mysore and Sri Ravisanna Reddy of Mega soft, Chennai who prepared software for the programme. He also thanked the Engineering Department, EDP Department and others Departments who involved in this project. TDs Spl Officer Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, C.V&S.O Sri PVS Ramakrishna, Sri VSB Koteswara Rao, Chief Engineer, Sri Bhaskar, EDP Manager, Sri Jaganmohan Reddy, Exe Engg and others have participated. Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple Brahmotsavam Concludes
Ugadi Asthanam inside Sri Vari Temple, Tirumala
Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala was tastefully decorated on the occasion of `Ugadi' on Friday. Tirumala 27 March (P.R.O) `Ugadi' was celebrated at the hill temple of Lord Venkateswara, Tirumala, amidst great pomp and gaiety on Friday. Deities of Lord Malayappa and his two divine consorts were taken around in a grand procession inside the `vimana prakaram' atop the golden `Sarvabhoopala vahanam'. The auspicious `Ugadi asthanam' was conducted at the `Bangaru vakili' inside the sanctum sanctorum. After carrying out the religious formalities, the chief priest of the temple rendered the `Panchanga sravanam'.In connection with the festival, the entire temple complex was exquisitely decorated with a variety of flowers. Tens of quintals of flowers specially commissioned for the purpose from the neighbouring states went into the decorating the temple complex.
TTDs Sri Kodanda Ramaswamy Temle Brahmotsavam Begins with Dwajarohanam
Tirupati 24 March (P.R.O) `Dwajarohanam' was performed in the temple, signalling the commencement of the nine-day annual `Brahmotsavam' in Sri Kodanda Ramaswamy Temple in Tirupati on Tuesday morning. The sacred yellow cloth flag with the imprint of Lord Garuda, the celestial carrier of Lord Maha Vishnu, was hoisted atop the golden flag post'Dwajasthambham' situated inside the temple complex at the auspicious Mesha lagnam at 8.40am. amidst the traditional recitation of Vedic hymns by temple priests.
Sriman Thallapaka Annamacharya 506th Vardhanthi Celebrations
Tirumala 23 March (P.R.O) The 506th 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 3000 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. In the presence of Srikarya Swamy, the disciple 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. Speaking on the occasion, Sri D.K.Audikesavulu, 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. On May 9,2009 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 9. Later the TTD Chairman and E.O has released 'Sri Venkataramana', the Keerthanas of Annamayya composed by Sri Annamacharya Vamseekula Seva Mandali Trust, Chennai.
Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Spl Officer, Sri Medasani Mohan, Director Annamacharya Project, Sri Siddiah, DyE.O Temple, and others have taken part in this programme.
Pushpa Yagam in Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Srinivasa Mangapuram
Tirupati 22 March (P.R.O) Pushpa Yaga Mahotsavam was conducted amidst religious fervour in the temple of Lord Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy, Srinivasa Mangapuram on Sunday.
Sriman Thallapaka Annamachary 506th Vardhanthi Mahotsavam- conduct of METLOTSAVAM
Tirupati 22 March (P.R.O) As part of Sriman Thallapaka Annamachary 506th Vardhanthi Festivals, Metlotsavam was conducted at the foot steps of seven hill at Aliperi in Tirupatin on March 22. Sriman Thallapaka Annamacharya Keerthanams possess innate sweetness, simplicity and grace because they derive their surpassing strength and beauty from his all surrendered devotion to the Lord of Seven Hills told Sri K.V.Ramanachary, Executive.Officer.TTDs.
He attended the Metlotsavam at Alipiri padalamandapam on Sunday morning organised by the TTDs Annamacharya Project. On the occassion of Sriman Thallapaka Annamacharya 506th Vardanthi Utsavams, Metlotsavam conducted in a grand manner. Addressing the huge gathering at Alipiri, the Executive Officer Said that a true and ardent devotee of Lord Venkateswara, Annamacharya's main aim was to propagate devotional songs for infusing devotion among the people. He congratulated many saranagathi mandals who are propagating Lord's Vaibhavam through the Sankeerthanas of Annamacharya. Sri Medasani Mohan, Director, Annamacharya project also spoke on the occasion. Nearly 3000 devotees from Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, and Karnataka have taken part in the metlotsavam.
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RELEASE OF 'TTD VIRODHINAMA YEAR PANCHAGAM'
Laying of foundation stone for S.V.Go Samrakshanashala Research Centre at Palamaner
Palamaner 01 March (P.R.O) Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Mr.Subodh kant Sahai today laid the foundation stone for GO Samrakshana Research Centre which is jointly taking up the project by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams(TTD and Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University at Palamaneru in Chittoor district. Speaking on the occasion, he said the center would be utilized as shelter for cows during drought periods, the farmer can leave his cow at the Goshala during drought and take them back at good times. The centre would be established in 700 acres belongs to the university and it is very useful for the farmers who purely depending on the cows, he said that 70 per cent are doing agriculture in the country against 4 per cent in US and 7 in European countries. TTD had sanctioned Rs 30 crores for the proposed centre and TTD would protect the native breed cows and provide feed while the University will take up researches on the cows that how to increase the milk production, said TTD Chairman and MP Mr. D K.Audikesavulu Naidu . At present daily 40,000 Ltrs of milk distributing to the pilgrims waiting in queues in Tirumala and through this centre would be utilized for produce more milk to meet the pilgrims demand at Tirumala, he added. TTD Executive officer K V Ramanachary , who presided over the function, explained the feature activities of the proposed research centre and also requested the veterinary scientists to conduct research on how to protect the native breed cows . State Agiruclture Minister N.Raghuveera Reddy, State Minister for Animal Husbandry Mr.Duddha Prasad Mandali and others also present. TTD Board Meeting & Budget for the year 2009-2010
Tirumala 28 Feb (P.R.O) The TTD Trust Board meeting under the Chairmanship of Sri D.K.Audikesavulu has taken the following decisions as well as released the Annual Budget for the financial year 2009-2010:
The TTD Trust Board Budget for the Year 2009-2010 as follows: The expected Receipts & Payments of the TTDs for the year 2008-2009 (Revised Budget Estimates ) and for the year 2009-2010 ( Budget Estimates ) are as follows
Receipts ( Rupees in Crores )
Payments
MAJOR CAPITAL WORKS PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN UP IN 2009-2010 1.ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS: Capital Works : 170.00 Crores The major payments in the Budget Estimates for 2009-2010 is for Engineering division. The following are the major items of Capital works provided in the Budget Estimates The Details of Capital Works : Pilgrim Amenities (Rs. In Crores)
In addition to the above engineering payments TTD has also allotted sizeable funds for Education, Hospitals and D.P.P. in the Budget Estimates for 2009-2010 as follows. 2. EDUCATION Rs. 34.71 Crores 3. HOSPITALS Rs. 95.31 Crores
4. DHARMA PRACHARA PARISHAD: Rs. 51.74 Crores One of the major activities of TTD is Dharma Pracharam. In the year 2009-2010 an amount of Rs. 43.74 Crores has been Provided for Dharma Prachara Parishad and other projects for propagation of Hindu Religious Activities ( including Rs. 8.00 crores for Kalyanamasthu Programme)
5. S.V. BHAKTHI CHANNEL : Rs. 35.00 Crores An amount of Rs. 35.00 Crores has been Provided for S.V. Bhakthi Channel in Budget Estimates for 2009-2010. An amount of Rs. 42.00 crores is provided in Revised Estimates for 2008-2009. It may be noted that while the year 2008-2009 is expected to close with a closing balance of Rs. 26.72 crores, the budget of 2009-2010 will be expected closed with surplus of Rs. 12.09 crores. TTD Executive Officer Sri K.V.Ramanachary, Endowment Commissioner Sri Sundara Kumar, TTD Board Members Sri Chavireddy Bhaskar Reddy, Sri Ch.Sathyanarayana, Smt. Indira Reddy, Sri Alluru Subramanyam, Sri Sudharshan Reddy, TTD Spl Officer Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Joint Executive Officer Sri V.Seshadhri, DLO Sri Appa Rao, C.V&S.O Sri P.V.S.Ramakrishna, Chief Engineer Sri VSB Koteswara Rao, Chief Accounts Officer Sri O.Balaji, DyE.O Sri Prabhakara Reddy were present. LAUNCHING OF AAYUSHMANBHAVA SCHEME
Tirupati 15 Feb (P.R.O) Dr.Y.S.Rajasekhara Reddy, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has launched the Aayushmanbhava scheme at SVETA Bhavan on Sunday evening. Speaking on this occasion, the Chief Minister said that the Archaka Swamis are preaching moral values for the visiting devotees to the temples. For the welfare of the Archakas the government has started dupa, deepa, naivedya scheme he added. He further said that the Government is extending its help to the archaka families to live in respective manner in the society. He praised the TTD for its helping hand and programmes for the welfare of the archakas. The Aayushmanbhava scheme which helps 1000 archakas who are between 65 years to 75 years to get insurance from United India Insurance is really a boon to the aged archakas and their wives he added. Sri D.K.Audikesavulu, Chairman TTDs has explained the steps taken by the TTD for the welfare of the Archakas. Sri K.V.Ramanachary, Executive Officer has briefed the audience about the Aayushmanbhava scheme. This scheme will be started from April, 2009. The TTD will pay Rs.1, 236/- per annum to the United India Insurance company. Similarly Rs. 12, 36,00/- will be paid to United India Insurance for 1000 archakas. Through this scheme the enrolled archakas in TTD will be benefited from health check up, surgeries etc., up to one lakh he added. Sri M.Venkataramana, MLA, Sri Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director, United India Insurance Company, Sri V.Seshadhri, Joint Executive Officer, Sri B.V.Ramana Kumar, C.V&S.O, Sri VSB Koteswara Rao, Chief Engineer, Sri Ramachandra Reddy, S.E TTDs, Sri Bhuman, Director SVETA, Sri D.S.P.Sastry, Div Manager, Hyd and large number of archakas have participated in the programme. ARJITHA SEVA CURRENT BOOKING COUNTER AT CRO
Tirumala 09 Feb (P.R.O) Sri K.V.Ramanachary, Executive Officer, TTDs has inaugurated arjitha seva current booking counter at Central Reception Office – General (CRO) for the convenience of the pilgrims on Monday morning at Tirumala. Speaking with the media the E.O said pilgrims can avail this facility of taking tickets such as AAD, Angapradhashinam tickets and the other daily sevas. At present 8 counters are functioning thro single window system, the pilgrims have to give finger prints for any seva (Bio-metric). Later he inspected the CRO premises and ordered the Chief Engineer to arrange necessary sign boards, Engg works etc. for the convenience of the visiting pilgrims. This kind of Biometric system being functioning in Vijaya Bank counter opp VQC-1 is duly shifted to the present CRO General counter. The counter will be maintained by the Vijaya Bank, Tirumala. Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Spl Officer, Sri VSB Koteswara Rao, Chief Engineer, DyE.O’s Sri Venkataiah, Sri Umapathy, Smt. Chenchu Lakshmi, Sri Chandra Sekhar Reddy, Supd Engineer, Sri Bhaskar, EDP Manager, Sri C.Ramana, OSD and others were present. Free Meals facility programme
Tirumala 22 Jan (P.R.O) Sri K.V.Ramanachary, Executive Officer, TTDs has today inaugurated the free meals facility programme at Sri Venkateswara Guest House Canteen, Tirumala. While speaking with media, he said that the TTD is planning to start two more such free meals canteen in Tirumala to provide meals to the visiting pilgrims. He also informed that for the benefit of thousands of pilgrims canteens are already started at Tiruchanur, PAC-II in Tirumala. Nearly 2000 pilgrims can have free delicious meal at Sri Venkateswara Guest House canteen he added. Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, TTDs Spl Officer, Sri Chenchu Lakshmi, Dy E.O Annadanam, Sri Siddiah, DyE.O Temple, Sri Sastry, Catering Officer and others were also present on the occassion. Distribution of Akshaya Pathras & Thamburas to Maala Dasaries
Tirupati 20 Jan (P.R.O) As part of its programme to spread the bhakthi cult especially among those living in the rural areas, the TTD’s Dharma Prachara Parishad on Tuesday launched a unique programme under which it would distribute complete bhajan set each to the traditional ‘Maala Dasulu’ in the State. The tribe, clad in their conventional attires and sporting ‘thiru namams’ on their forehead could be seen singing and dancing down the streets of villages in devotional ecstasy. As they move past the households doing bhajans, the residents offer them rice, vegetables and so on as a mark of reverence to the ‘Dasas’. The kits presented to the ‘Dasulu’ comprised a tambura, an ‘Akshaya Patra’-- a brass vessel which they would carry on their heads to collect alms and a pair of ‘chiruthalu’ to do bhajans even as they move along the streets. In the first phase, kits were distributed to 100 ‘Dasas’ at a programme organised in the TTD’s head quarters here on Tuesday under the aegis of its Dharma Prachara Parishad. In the second phase, another 360 candidates would receive the kits each costing Rs.5, 400 in all. Distributing the sets to the ‘Dasas’, Executive Officer of the TTD, K.V. Ramanachary wanted that they should serve as the ‘spiritual ambassadors’ of the TTD in the rural areas even as they eke out their livelihood by engaging themselves in the holy task. He said the idea is to distribute 20 kits each to all the districts in the street and so also as many loudspeaker sets to small temples in each district to help them play in the small hours daily Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatham and other devotional music. Mr. Ramanachary wanted the artistes to provide good education to their wards by availing the scholarship facility introduced by the TTD for the benefit of all belonging to the BPL category without any regard for their caste or creed. The tamburas, each costing Rs.3,800, were made to order by the famous Pendurthi craftspersons. Veteran ‘mala dasulu’ speaking on the occasion thanked the TTD for its concern for their welfare and so also for the spread of spiritualism in the society to counter the effects of social and religious evils. Among the other participants were the TTD’s Joint Executive Officer, V. Seshadri, and Secretary of the DPP, Vijayaraghavacharyulu.TTDs Amruthotsavam Concludes
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 . 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. |
