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1Nov

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All working in Tirumala must be Hindus: New temple trust head | India News – Times of India

TTD chief B R Naidu suggested transfer or VRS for staff members of other religions (PTI Image) HYDERABAD: : The newly appointed chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Board, B R Naidu, on Thursday said everyone who works at Andhra Pradesh’s Tirumala, abode of Lord Venkateswara, should be Hindus. Speaking to reporters in Hyderabad, B R Naidu said he would speak to Andhra Pradesh govt on how to deal with the staff members belonging to other religions — whether they should be sent to other govt departments or given VRS (voluntary retirement scheme). “Everyone who works at Tirumala should be Hindu. That would be my first effort. There are many issues in this. We have to look into that,” he said. B R Naidu, who is an ardent devotee of Lord Venkateswara, said he considers being appointe...

31Oct

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Everyone Who Works At Tirumala Should Be Hindu: Newly-Appointed TTD Chairman BR Naidu

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Board's newly appointed Chairman, BR Naidu, affirmed his commitment to ensuring that all employees working at Tirumala, the sacred abode of Lord Venkateswara, are Hindus. Speaking to reporters, Naidu emphasised, "Everyone who works at Tirumala should be Hindu. That would be my first effort.” Naidu, a long-time devotee of Lord Venkateswara and prominent media figure running Hindu devotional TV channels, said that his role as TTD Chairman is an honour, as reported by PTI. He thanked Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and NDA government leaders for the opportunity and stated that he is focused on transparency and integrity in his duties. He also claimed that various irregularities occurred under the previous YSR Congress regime and undersc...

5Oct

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The politics of purity

The Sri Venkateswara temple at Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh is the holiest of holy shrines for a vast number of Hindus. And almost as famous as Lord Balaji, as the resident deity is popularly known, is the temple prasad, the ‘Tirupati laddoo’. Legend has it that one of the earliest forms of the prasad was documented way back in 1715. Today, so coveted is the sweet offering that the temple produces some 300,000 daily, contributing Rs 500 crore to the annual kitty of the world’s richest Hindu shrine.Source link

5Oct

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Brahmotsavams off to spectacular start: CM Chandrababu Naidu presents silk robes at Tirumala temple amid Tirupati laddu row | Vijayawada News – Times of India

CM Chandrababu Naidu presented ‘pattu vastrams’ (silk robes) to Lord Venkateswara at the Tirumala temple on Friday. TIRUPATI: Chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu presented ‘pattu vastrams’ (silk robes) to Lord Venkateswara at the Tirumala temple on Friday. This marks the 14th time Naidu has presented ‘pattu vastrams’ to Lord Venkateswara Swamy on the eve of the annual Brahmotsavams in his capacity as the chief mninister of the state, setting a record for any CM in the history of Andhra Pradesh.Naidu arrived at the hill temple accompanied by endowments minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy and TTD officials.It is a customary practice for the chief ministers of the state to present silk robes to the presiding deity on the first day of the annual Brahmotsavams at the Tirupati temple. Continuing...

27Sep

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What Is The ‘Declaration’ System At Tirumala? A Rule Non-Hindu Visitors Must Follow

Hyderabad: The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, one of Hinduism's most revered shrines, is renowned for its deep-rooted traditions, spiritual sanctity, and the devotion of millions who visit annually. However, for non-Hindu devotees, the process of 'darshan' involves an additional step — the submission of a formal declaration. This system has a complex history, rooted in concerns over preserving the temple's sanctity. What Is The Declaration Rule At Tirumala? The declaration system mandates that non-Hindu devotees wishing to seek darshan of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala must submit a signed affidavit, affirming their faith, respect, and devotion towards the deity. The declaration also assures adherence to the temple's rules and rituals, making it a crucial process for devotees of other faiths...