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Overview
Our Temples
symbolize India's hallowed culture and sanatana dharma. Temples,
which are the repositories of sculpture, paintings, music,
literature, dance and other art forms, are built for the prosperity
and well-being of all people. According to sastras, God manifests
Himself in the images and fulfils the desires of the devotees
on account of the spiritual penance of the great sages who
consecrated the deities in the temples and the regular rituals
performed there and due to the enchanting beauty of the idols,
which conform to the silpa agamas. It is the bounden duty
and responsibility of every Indian to preserve these temples,
which are the centers of vedic culture, to renovate any dilapidated
portion of the temples or rebuild them. It may be the vimana
or prakara, balipeetha or dwajasthambha or it may be even
the main idol. It is said natural disasters like flood and
drought may occur not only in the villages where such ruined
temples are located but also in the entire country.
Many acharyas have expressed their displeasure
at raising new temples indiscriminately and stressed the need
for preserving the ancient temples consecrated by the great
sages - they may be temple - like edifices, which reflect
the glory of vedic culture and religion or places of archeological
interest.
It is an uphill task for individuals alone
to undertake their preservation and renovation. With a view
to accomplish this lofty aim, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
has launched 'Sri Venkateswara Heritage Preservation Trust'.
'Karta Kartayite chaiva preraka syanu
modaka, which means one who organizes an dexecutes a noble
task, encourages, approves and derives pleasure from it, enjoys
all fruits of such a meritorious act.
We earnestly appeal to all philanthropists
to contribute generously to 'Sri Venkateswara Heritage Preservation
Trust' and participate in this sacred endeavor. There is need
for renovating dilapidated temples in every village and in
every town for universal welfare. The donors can contribute
any amount towards this scheme.
Donation Amount
All donations are deposited in a Nationalised
Bank, and the interest earned is utilized for the scheme.
Individuals, firms, companies etc. can
make donations, and they are eligible for Income Tax exemption
under Section 80G(5)(vi) of the Indian Income Tax Act.
Mode of Payment
The donation can be made by way of Cheque/
Demand Draft on any scheduled bank drawn in the name of "The
Executive Officer, T.T.Devasthanams, Tirupati" and to
be sent to "The Secretary, S.V.Heritage Preservation
Trust, T.T.Devasthanams, Tirupati-517 501."
Any further information on the scheme
can be had from:The Secretary, Sri Venkateswara Heritage Preservation
Trust, TTD Administrative Buildings, Tirupati. Ph: 0877-2230929
or 2230977.
Privileges
The following facilities are extended
to donors who contribute Rs.5.00 Lakhs and above.
- The Donor and his family will be provided
free accommodation for 3 days in a year in ARP Counter or
VIP accommodation on payment basis subject to availability.
The Donor can avail this facility for 3 days consecutively
or at 3 different dates in a year.
- The Donor and his family (not exceeding
five) will be admitted for VIP darshan through Cellar in
Vaikuntam 'Q' Complex-I for 3 days in a year. The Donor
can avail this facility 3 days consecutively or at 3 different
dates in a year.
- Ten small laddus will be issued to
the Donor as prasadam once in a year during the visit of
Donor.
- One Dupatta will be presented to the
Donor as bahumanam once in a year during visit of Donor.
- One gold plated silver medallion
with the image of Srivaru and Goddess Padmavathi Devi will
be given at the time of Donor's first visit only.
- These privileges will be extended during
the life time of the Donor and his/her spouse in case of
individuals and for 20 years in case of the companies.
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