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According to the CBI, the same batch of ghee was subsequently used in preparing the revered Tirupati Laddu prasadams, linking the adulterated supplies directly to the temple’s sacred offerings.
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The board also approved financial assistance for the reconstruction of temples in Kodangal, Karimnagar, Upamaka, Anakapalle, Kurnool, Dharmavaram, Talakona, and Tirupati (Gangamma temple)
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TTD opens online booking for Srivari Special Entry Darshan (Rs.300) for June 2025 and Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Darshan (Rs.200) for April 2025. Book now at ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in or TTD App.
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The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which manages the Lord Venkateshwara temple, and the Chandrababu Naidu government have come in for severe criticism for alleged mismanagement in ticket distribution at the temple.
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The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is managed by Board and its head is appointed by the Andhra Pradesh government.
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"We are discussing what to do next and how to go forward with respect to TTD. After deliberating with pontiffs, priests and Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) experts, we will decide on how the samprokshana (ritualistic sanitisation) should be done," said Naidu in an official release.
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According to Reddy, several devotees belonging to other faiths have been making donations to the deity while replying to Bhasha during the monthly dial your EO programme.
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Sources in the governing body told PTI that the rough value of assets owned by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams across the country could be over Rs 2.5 lakh crore.
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The official further said the devotees requested the TTD to utilise the donation amount for the temple-run pilgrim free meal trust called Sri Venkateswara Annaprasadam Trust.
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This is the first time the hundi income received by the Lord Venkateswara temple in a day breached the Rs 2 crore mark since it reopened following relaxations to coronavirus lockdown rules.
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Srinivasamurthy Dikshitulu, the former Pradhana Archaka of TTD, succumbed to the virus in the wee hours today, the official told PTI.
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"Only 6,000 devotees per day as against the normal rush over 60,000 would be allowed entry and COVID-19 precautionary measures, including six feet distance between each other and wearing of face mask, would be strictly followed," officials of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which administers the ancient shrine, said.
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The TTD board has also said that the proceeds from the auction of properties that are difficult to maintain will be added to the Corpus Fund.
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The government directed the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which administers the cash-rich hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at nearby Tirumala, to take a fresh decision on auctioning the properties in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand after consulting devotees and religious heads among others, a temple official told PTI.
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Those looking to purchase the laddus in bulk will have to get in touch with the Tirumala Temple Deputy Executive Officer at 9849575952 or call Peshkar at 9701092777.
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A V Dharma Reddy, Additional Executive Officer of TTD said that any devotee without a VIP recommendation letter can now avail of a VIP darshan ticket by contributing Rs 10,000 to the Trust.
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The temple official said the over 2000-year-old Lord Venkateswara temple was growing richer by the year with an annual income of about Rs 31 billion with the devotee footfall of about 25 million from all over the world.
