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 underscored the importance of safeguarding the temple’s sanctity.
Further, BR Naidu told ANI, “The new committee is doing good compared to the previous committee, now there are no issues…last month TTD conducted ‘Brahmotsavam’…I will try to (bring changes)”
In recent developments, the Andhra Pradesh government reconstituted the TTD Board with 24 members, naming BR Naidu as Chairman and including notable figures like Bharat Biotech’s co-founder, Suchitra Ella.
As part of ongoing initiatives, TTD’s SV Annaprasadam Trust has introduced a one-day donation scheme to fund Annaprasadam for the millions of devotees visiting Tirumala for darshan. Donors can contribute Rs. 44 lakh for a full day’s meals, with options to sponsor breakfast, lunch, or dinner individually. The donor’s name will be displayed at the Vengamamba Annaprasadam complex on their chosen day, with an opportunity to serve Annaprasadam in person.
TTD also distributes Annaprasadam at the food counters in Tirumala besides the Elderly and Disabled persons waiting Complex and Rs300/- Special Entrance Darshan Complex. They also provides beverages and distributes milk for children.
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