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Press Release Tirupati, March 5, 2010 Disclosing this on Tuesday the TTD E.O. Sri I Y R Krishna Rao said the ritual of Alaya shuddi ( Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam ) held normally a week ahead of the Ugadi festival will be conducted on March 9 th . He said the Nityotsavam festival will be conducted in the Srivari temple for a period of 40 days from March 16 th to April 24 th. The unique ‘ Ugadi Asthanam’ will be conducted in the Sri Venkateswaraswami Temple as part of the festival of the Telugu’s the Ugadi festival . On the festival day the Sri Malayalappaswami will be placed before the golden door (Bangaru Vaklili) at the Srivari Temple after the first bell rituals atop the Sarvabhupala Vahanam. Similarly the Srivari Senapati (general) Sri Visvakshena will adorn a platform facing the south at the same venue. Panchanga sravanam will be performed after the Akshirarohanam and the Prasada Nivedana to colorfully bejeweled Sri Venkateswaraswami. On that the predictions about the country for the year as per the astrological findings of the day and Thithi will be submitted before the Deity. Issued by the Office of the PRO, TTD, Tirupati
Press Release Tirumala, Feb 2, 2010 : Denying the speculations that some sevas and Arjitha Sevas would be abolished or brought-out of the temple, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams(TTD) Executive officer Mr.I.Y.R.Krishna Rao today clarified that all the sevas to the ‘ Moolavarlu and Utsavarlu ‘ continue as usual and the sarva dashan holders can have darshan of the Lord Balaji during the ‘Thomala and Archana “ sevas also from March 5, 2010 from Tuesday to Thursday even as of now this is the case from Friday to monday. Addressing at a press conference held at Annammayya bhavan here over retionalization of seva tickets here, the Executive officer said based on the recommendation submitted by a committee consisting of TTD Adviser Mr.P.V.R.K.Prasad, Principal Secretary (Rev & Endts), Commissioner Endowments and Executive officer, it’s the board had decided to have only booking for arjitha sevas thro E-Seva centres, Internet and by advance reservation by sending Demand Draft’s in advance. From March 5, All advance bookings will only be for a period of 90 days, however, whatever is booked already would be continued, he said, the pilgrim, who do not have access to internet or e-darshan facility will book their arjitha seva tickets by sending Demand Draft to the Arjitham Office. Identity proof would be insisted for booking arjitha seva tickets. The issue also be interacted with the pilgrims during the next ‘ Dail your EO ‘ programme to be held on 5 th Feb, 2010 and the pilgrims can express their views on the proposed decision taken by the Board, he added. Statement Showing the No. Of tickets already issued under Advance Booking, and the tickets proposed under Internet Booking, E-Darshan Booking, Advance reservation and Current booking
NOTE: THE SEVAS LIKE ARJITHA BRAHMOTSAVAM, UNJAL SEVA, VASANTHOTSAVAM, SAHASRA DEEPALANKARA SEVA, NIJAPADA DARSHANAM, ASTADALAPADAPADMARADHANA, SAHASRAKALASABHISHEKAM, THIRUPPAVADA, POORABHISHEKAM, MELCHAT VASTRAM EXISTING SYSTEM CONTINUES.
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.
SRINIVASA KALYANAM HELD IN VELLORE, TAMIL NADU STATE
GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH INAUGURATES 507th ANNAMACHARAYA VARDHANTHI MAHOTSAVAMS
Tirumala 12 March(P.R.O) His Excellency, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri E.S.L.Narasimhan, today participated in the 507th death anniversary celebrations of saint poet Annamacharya. He participated in the unique Nama Sankirthanam, performed by 3000 artistes from AP. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu at the picturesque Narayanagiri gardens on Tirumala.The highlight of the event was a processions of Lord Venkateswara along with his consorts to the Venue with the singing of select keertans of saint Annamacharya by the artistes all the way to sprawling Narayanagiri gardens along the sacred Mada streets.
The 45th Pontif of Sri Ahobila mutt, His holiness Sri Narayana yatheendra Mahadesikan also participated in the event as part of a well established tradition and association between the two great vaishnavite temples of Tirumala and Ahobilam .
Legend says that saint-poet Annamacharya was ordained into Vaishnavism by the founder of the Ahobil Mutt and inspired him in the gigantic task of penning 32,000 keertans in praise of Lord Venkateswara.
Addressing the meeting the chairman of TTDs, Sri. D K Audikeshavulu said that saint-poet Annamacharya had penned his keertans to spread the message and glory of Lord Venkateswara to the entire world.
Later Governor Sri E S L Narasimhan released five MP3 audio CD’s of five prominent singers .They included Tallapaka Annamacharya Sankeertans 'SANKIRTANA VIBHUSHANAM’ rendered by Padma Vibhushan Sri. Mangalampalli Bala Murali Krishna , SANKIRTANA SHOBA rendered by Smt. Shobha Raju, SANKIRTANA YAGNAM rendered by Sri G.Balakrishna Prasad, SANKIRTANA VASANTAM rendered by Sri G.Nageswara Naidu, SANKIRTANA CHANDRAPRABHA rendered by Sri Parupalli Ranganath.
Sri I Y R Krishna Rao ,EO , TTD , A.V.Dharma Reddy, Spl Officer, Sri Medasani Mohan, Director Annamacharya Project, Sri M.K.Singh,C.V&S.O, Sri Lakshmi Reddy, Dist Supdt of Police, and others participated. ANNUAL PUSHPA YAGAM IN SRI KALYANA VENKATESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE, SRINIVASA MANGAPURAM
Tirupati 12 March(P.R.O)
Pushpa Yaga Mahotsavam was conducted amidst religious fervour in the temple of Lord Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy, Srinivasa Mangapuram on Friday.
THREE DAY INTERNATIONAL VEDIC SEMINAR CONCLUDES
Tirupati 05 March(P.R.O) The Sri Venkateswara Vedic University has sought a corpus fund of Rs. 100 crore from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to promote and perpetuate the studies and Research in Vedas The University urged the TTD and the other religious institutions in the country to give preference to graduates from the Vedic university in jobs and that the varsity is made into apex body of all Vedic institutions functioning in Andhra Pradesh. Presenting his valedictory speech retired chief justice of Karnataka High court Justice Y Bhaskar Rao said the younger generations should draw inspiration from the holy scripts like the Vedas to strive for development of the society. He said Vedic and Upanishad texts had solutions for burning issues like environment pollution, water pollution, health hazards, food problems, child care, gender issues, atrocities on women, terrorism and lawlessness. He said the knowledge of Vedas coupled with modern science and technology revamping moral and ethical values of the society and help humanity. Among others the Vedic seminar also decided to allow dual study programe, to encourage students of general courses to take up Vedic studies. The seminar urged the varsity to take up necessary steps for preservation and propagation of endangered branches of Vedas. It also decided to conduct one International Vedic seminar every year to attract Vedic scholars to take up serious research and teaching as well. Earlier the TTD Chairman Sri D K Adikeshavulu, hailed the Vedic scholars for their patient and persistent performance of Veda Parayanas all the three days for the good of the society. He said the TTD was committed for promotion of Vedic studies and preservation of Sanskrit language and literature. Sri. I Y R Krishna Rao, the Executive Officer of TTD said he was confident that the scale and scope of deliberations of the three day seminar would bring out price less data and documentation for the benefit of the posterity. Prof. S. Sudarshan Sharma, vice chancellor of the Sri Venkateswara Vedic university said the university had several plans to promote research and publish documents on Vedic literature. Dr. R V Kavitha Prasad , secretary of the Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad said the Veda Parayanana, Sawaraswati Yagam, and other rituals performed at the seminar were aimed at enthusing the devotional minded on richness of Vedic culture. Dr. N. Yuvaraj, the registrar of the University and joint executive Officer of the TTD said the experience gained from the present seminar will help the organizers in the future programs . He said the vedic scholars and students had lot to share and exhange of ideas at the seminar. The chairman of TTD, EO of TTD, and other presented certificates and awards to all those who presented good papers , facilitated in the conduction of the seminar and also the artists who performed.
RELEASE OF TTD TELUGU PANCHAGAM
INTERNATIONAL VEDIC SEMINAR- SARASWATHI PUJA
Tirupati 05 March(P.R.O) The campus of the Sri Venkateswara Vedic University and the ongoing International Vedic seminar became the centre of attraction for students, parents and educationists on Friday. The campus hosted a unique and spectacular Sri Saraswati Yagam at the Sri Maha Vishnu Yagashala in which thousands participated in the invocation of goddess Saraswati for the betterment of then students appearing for the annual exams. Explaining significance of the yagam Sri D.K.Audikesavulu, Chairman TTDs said the objective of the Yagam was to inspire, motivate and also usher in self confidence among the students in their own capabilities to performer their best in the examinations. The yagam culminated in a special kankanam blessed by the Vedic pundits after the Homam and symbolised:
The Chairman said these specially invoked Kankanam @ wrist bands will be distributed all over the state and also in neighbouring states for benefit of students appearing for examinations in the current year. The bands will be distributed in the district towns and other state capitals by the Hindu dharma Prachara Parishad units, he said. Sri I.Y.R.Krishna Rao, Executive Officer, TTDs, Dr. N.Yuvaraj, Joint Executive Officer, Dr. Kavitha Prasad, Secretary, Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad,Prof. S. Sudarsana Sarma, Vice- Chancellor S.V.Vedic University and devotees witnessed the function. INTERNATIONAL VEDIC SEMINAR- CHANTING OF VEDIC HYMNS BY 1008 PUNDITS
Tirupati 04 March(P.R.O) The chanting of Vedic hymns reverberated at the Vedavyasa Vedika of the International Vedic seminar underway at the Sri Venkateswara Vedic University on Thursday. Young students of Sanskrit recited complex Vedic hymns with ease and on to the traditional rhythm along with their masters in Vedas as hundreds of Sanskrit lovers watched the performance with rapt attention. The chanting of holy Vedic hymns from Rig-Veda and other scripts had generated a cosmic impact on the audience comprising of administrators, engineers and other civilians of temple town of Tirupati. Dr. R Kavita Prasad, secretary of Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad said the 1008 Vedic scholars and students recited the Purusha Sukta, Sree Sukta, Mantra Pushpa and Shanti Mantra at the Veda Vyasa vedika. ‘Chanting of such holy verses by such a large gathering is a word record ‘says Dr. Kavitha Prasad. The entire audience was spellbound and captivated by the richness of the pronunciations and also stentorian voice of the parayanadars at the Vedika. The rendering of the rare Suktas was considered as an auspicious occasion as per the Hindu myhology. Vedic scholars from all over the country and also the Veda Prayanadars of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam are participating in large number in the program titled Veda Swasti. For the matter the Veda Vyasa Vedika has become a chosen destination for all Vedic scholars since the seminar kicked off yesterday. Since afternoon the Vedika has been a centre of Vedic activities. Throughout the yesterday since morning today recital of one or the other Vedic scripts are underway as part of the event. One after other recital holy mantras was having a cascading impact on the pristine surroundings of the Vedic University. Commenting on the Veda recital the Ramakrishna shastry of TTD said ‘Veda Parayana not only spread peace but also its cosmic effect neutralised violence and promoted righteousness in the society “. He said Veda parayana should be promoted in schools and colleges and Universities to instil an interest in heritage, culture and good conduct in the younger generation. The Vedic seminar also attracted practitioners of Ayurveda and other traditional schools of medicine whose discourses made telling impact on the audience. ‘ The exhibition on ayurveda practices attracted large gatherings ‘ said the vice chancellor of Sri Venkateswara Vedic University , Prof sannidhanam Sudarshana Sharma. On Wednesday evening the spectacular Kuchipudi dance ballet on Kala-archana (Process of time) performed by dance students thrilled the audience of scholars and Vedic pundits .Dance ballets on mythological and puranic themes were also being displayed by the Surabhi theatre groups. INAUGURATION OF THREE DAY INTERNATIONAL VEDIC SEMINAR
Tirupati 03 March(P.R.O) The TTD chairman Sri.D..K. Adikeshavulu said today that three more Veda Pathashalas will be set up in the state by the TTD. Delivering his presidential address at the inaugural of International Vedic Seminar the chairman said the TTD has taken up promotion and preservation of Vedic literature in a big way for the benefit of posterity. ‘We have launched a unique program for digitalization of Vedic scripts and literature so that the younger generation can get all the benefits of ancient knowledge. Earlier the Seminar was blessed by His Holiness Jayendra Saraswati of Kanchi Kamakoti peetham who presided as the chief guest. The seminar is conducted on the sprawling campus of Sri Venkateswara Vedic Unviersity in the environs of Red sander trees and several Ayurvedic and medicinal plants. Addressing the audience in which over 1000 Vedic scholars are participating besides students from the Veda Pathashalas and the Sri Venkateswaraswami Vedic t University , His Holiness said Vedas provided solutions for ailments of the society and the human beings . He said Vedas had solutions for science, Technology and also mundane mathematical, astronomical and economic issues. Delivering his Key note address Dr. T. N.Dharmadhikari , retired director of Vaidika Samshodhana mandal , Pune said Vedic literature did not deal with sacrifice and philosophy but also with arthematics, geometry, astronomy, astrology, cosmology, Weaponry, management and concepts of atmosphere. He urged the future generations to focus on Vedic studies and research as a measure of necessity to fund solutions to all contemporary ailments of the society and the country. Former chief justice of Karnataka High Court , Justice Y Bhaskar Rao said Vedas were eternal and reflected on the democratic and liberal approach of the Indian society towards all religions and practices . He said made a fervent appeal for translation of Vedas into all international languages so that its significance could be better understood by all philosophers of the world and also that Vedas could get their due recognition in the hall of philosophies of the world. Participating in the event Executive officer of the TTD I Y R Krishna Rao said the TTD will take all possible measures for promotion of Vedic Literature and the setting up of the Vedic University was one step in that direction . He said the TTD had taken up not only digitization of Vedic literature but also its popularization by setting up of Vedic pathashalas to encourage youth in the Vedic studies. Mislav Jezic of University of Zagreb, Croatia who is participating as a special invitee is presenting a special paper on poetic techniques of Vedic Rishis with special reference to Rig-Veda Samhita. The Sanskrit exponent in the world , Jezic Mislav said Sanskrit is a world language and the Vedic literature in Sanskrit has earned laurels all over the world for its rich heritage of scientific approach . Dr R Kavita Prasad, secretary of H D P P said the discussions in English, Telugu and Sansksrit will commence at each of the Yajnavalya, Agastha and Max Mueller Vedikas for the next three days in which hundreds of Vedic scholars will participate. The unique Veda parayana’s (chanting of Vedas) by 1008 scholars will also commence at Veda Vyasa Vedika. The Joint Executive Officer of TTD and Registrar of S V Vedic University, Dr N Yuvaraj, Prof S.Sudarshana Sharma, vice chancellor of the Sri Venkateswara Vedic University and Dr. Vengamma, Director of SVIMS also participated.
SRINIVASA KALYANAM HELD WITH POMP AND GEITY
Kanyakumari 28 Feb(P.R.O) It was a sea of humanity, just a furlong away from the sea, abutting the Vivekananda Centre in Kanyakumari, where the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board conducted the wedding of the Lord of Seven Hills for the first time outside Tirumala, at the southernmost tip of the country. It was a splendour to watch the celestial event performed amid the rising waves of the nearby sea, that too in the glitter of the full moon day (‘Pournami’). The TTD conducted the event with the active support of its Chennai-based advisory committee and other local Dharmic activists. Response from the local committees was overwhelming, with an institution no lesser than the stature of TTD coming all the way to Kanyakumari for the ‘Srivari Kalyanotsavam’. The painstakingly-designed temple setting at the venue, set against the backdrop of the sea, looked similar to the ‘Ananda Nilayam’ at Tirumala. Locals apart, devotees from the neighbouring districts like Nagercoil and Tirunelveli thronged the Vivekananda Centre to watch the glittering ceremony. After the ceremonial ‘Homam’ and other rituals attached with the ‘Kalyanotsavam’, the priests displayed the ‘Thalibotlu’ (sacred threads) to the audience before tying it around the necks of the goddesses, on behalf of Lord Venkateswara. Among those present were the TTD trust board Chairman D.K. Audikesavulu, Executive Officer I.Y.R. Krishna Rao, board members Ch. Bhaskar Reddy, A. Subramanyam, Anjaiah, K. Yadaiah, Muthyam Reddy and R. Suryaprakasa Rao.
TTD TRUST BOARD MEETING
Kanyakumari 28 Feb(P.R.O) The Following decisions were taken in the Trust Board Meeting held under the Chairmanship of Sri D.K.Audikesavulu at Vivekananda Kendra, Library Hall in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu on Feb 28.
TTD BUDGET 2010-2011 The expected Receipts & Payments of the TTDs for the year 2009-2010 (Revised Budget Estimates) and for the year 2010-2011 (Budget Estimates) are as follows:
MAJOR CAPITAL WORKS PROPOSED TO BE TKEN UP IN 2010-2011 1. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS(Capital Works): Rs. 180.00 Crores The major payments in the Budget Estimates for 2010-2011 is for Engineering division. The following are the major items of Capital works provided in the Budget Estimates. (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 2010-2011 as follows: 2.EDUCATION Rs. 47.76 Crores 3.HOSPITALS Rs. 60.65 Crores (Rs. in Crores)
4.EXPENDITURE ON HINDU DHARMA Rs. 34.31 Crores One of the major activities of TTD is Dharma Pracharam. In the year 2010-2011 an amount of Rs. 30.31 Crores has been Provided for Dharma Prachara Parishad and other projects for propagation of Hindu Religious Activities (including Rs. 4.00 Crores for Kalyamasthu) (Rs. in Crores)
5.S.V.BHAKTHI CHANEL Rs. 25.00 Crores An amount of Rs. 25.00 Crores has been provided for S.V.Bhakthi Channel in Budget for 2010-2011. An amount of Rs. 30.00 Crores is provided in Revised Estimates for 2009-2010. It may be noted that while the year 2009-2010 is expected to close with a closing balance of Rs. 10.93 Crores, the Budget of 2010-2011 will be expected to close with surplus of Rs. 19.16 Croes.
FIVE DAY SRI VARI ANNUAL FLOAT FESTIVAL BEGINS
Tirumala 24 Feb(P.R.O) The five-day annual Theppotsavam at Sri Vari Temple, Tirumala began here on wednesday. The processional deities of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Sita and Hanumantha, were taken around the mada streets encircling the holy shire in grand procession before reaching the venue, Sri Vari Pushkarini (temple tank). Later, the deities were mounted on the colourfully illuminated Float, and were dragged around the holy tank amidst great religious fervour. Tens of thousands of devotees congregated on the holy steps of the temple tank, hours in advance to enjoy the colourful festival. While asthana vidwans played the nadaswaram' the temple priests recited verses from the holy scriptures. The entire programme lasted for more than one hour. Sri M.K.Singh, C.V&S.0, Sri Gopalakrishna, DyEO(Temple) and devotees took part.
125th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS OF TTDs S.V.ORIENTAL COLLEGE
RELEASE OF LOGO OF TTD S.V.ORIENTAL DEGREE & P.G. COLLGE
UNION MINISTER FOR CIVIL AVIATION VISIT TO SRI VARI TEMPLE
SRI KALYANA VENKATESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE BRAHMOTSAVAM CONCLUDES WITH CHAKRASNANAM
SRI KALYANA VENKATESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE BRAHMOTSAVAM- RATHOTSAVAM
Rs. 5 crores DONATION FOR ANANDA NILAYAM ANANTHA SWARNA MAYAM
SRI KALYANA VENKATESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE BRAHMOTSAVAM- GARUDA VAHANAM
SRI KALYANA VENKATESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE BRAHMOTSAVAM- MOHINI AVATHARAM
SRI KALYANA VENKATESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE BRAHMOTSAVAM- KALPAVRUKSHA VAHANAM
SRI KALYANA VENKATESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE BRAHMOTSAVAM- SIMHA VAHANAM
Sri KALYANA VENKATESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE ANNUAL BRAHMOTSAVAM BEGINS
THREE DAY ASTHOTTARA SATHAKUNDATHMAKA MAHA SANTHI YAGAM CONCLUDES
Tirumala 31 Jan(P.R.O) The three-day ‘Shatha Kundatmaka Maha Shanthi Homam’ conducted by the TTD at its Srinivasamangapuram temple near here concluded on a spiritual note with hundreds of ritviks and vedic pundits performing the concluding ritual, ‘Poornahuthi’ amid religious fervour. Chief Minister K. Rosaiah along with wife, participated in the closing ritual and handed over to the priests a silver plate containing a range of puja materials such as herbs, sandalwood, spices, dry-fruits, ghee etc which were later offered into the sacrificial fire amid chanting of verses from the four Vedas by a battery of veda pundits. The bejewelled processional deities of Lord Srinivasa and his two consorts were placed on the stage specially put up at the venue for the conduct of Poornahuthi even as priests performed homam with ghee in the 108 homa kundams set up at the venue amid chanting of holy mantras. The three-day elaborate ritual was performed to let peace, tranquillity and prosperity prevail in the society for the good of all and to ward-off catastrophes and natural calamities. Chief Minister visited the Srinivasa Mangapuram temple and offer prayers in the temple, located barely 12 kms from Tirupati. On his arrival at the temple from the adjoining ‘yaga shala’, he was received with temple honours and conducted into the sanctum sanctorum where he stood for nearly ten minutes and paid his obeisance to the deity, specially decorated with dazzling diamond ornaments befitting the grand event. 1st CONVOCATION OF S.V.VEDIC UNIVERSITY
INAUGURATION OF PHOTO METRIC SYSTEM AT VAIKUNTAM Q COMPLEX
Tirumala 31 Jan(P.R.O) Hon’ble Endowment Minister Sri Gade Venkata Reddy inaugurated the “Photo Biometric” system at the Vaikuntam Q Complex – II. The system enables the waiting devotees in the darshan compartments move out of the labyrinthine queue complex and re enter at the scheduled time for the darshan of the Lord. Sri P.Ramachandra Reddy, Sri D.K.Audikesavulu, Chairman TTDs, Sri I.Y.R.Krishna Rao, Executive Officer, Sri K.Chiranjeevi, MLA, TTD Board Members Sri Kale Yadaiah, Dr. M.Anjaiah, Sri Muthyam Reddy, Sri Alluru Subramanyam, Sri Ch.Sathyanarayana, TTDs Spl Officer Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Chief Engineer Sri V.S.B.Koteswara Rao, S.E Sri Ramachandra Reddy and others were present.
LAYING OF FOUNDATION STONE FOR KALYANA VEDIKA
SRIVARI LADDU PRASADA BOONDI PREPARATION CENTRE
Tirumala 31 Jan(P.R.O) Chief Minister K. Rosaiah inaugurated the newly-constructed ‘Boondi’ mixture plant situated adjacent to the main temple complex here on Sunday. The commissioning of the Rs. 5 crore plant will enable the temple management to produce over five lakh laddus every day. The laddus prepared inside the temple kitchen (Potu) will be re-transmitted into the new building through a conveyor belt system and later despatched to the laddu distribution counters. Hon’ble Ministers Sri Gade Venkata Reddy, Sri P.Ramachandra Reddy, Sri D.K.Audikesavulu, Chairman TTDs, Sri I.Y.R.Krishna Rao, Executive Officer, Sri K.Chiranjeevi, MLA, TTD Board Members Sri Kale Yadaiah, Dr. M.Anjaiah, Sri Muthyam Reddy, Sri Alluru Subramanyam, Sri Ch.Sathyanarayana, TTDs Spl Officer Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Chief Engineer Sri V.S.B.Koteswara Rao, S.E Sri Ramachandra Reddy and others were present.
RELEASE OF ANNAMAIAH SWARNALATHARCHANAM AUDIO CD
HON'BLE CHIEF MINISTER OF ANDHRA PRADESH VISIT TO SRI VARI TEMPLE
Tirumala 30 Jan(P.R.O) Hon'ble Chief Minister of A.P Dr. K.Rosaiah visit to Sri Vari Temple, Tirumala on Saturday evening. On his arrival in front of Sri Vari Temple the priests and officials have welcomed the Hon'ble Chief Minister with Temple honors. After dharshan of lord, the Chairman TTDs Sri D.K.Audikesavulu has presented Sri Vari Prasadam, the veda pandits of the temple have blessed him with Vedic Hymns at Ranganayakula Mandapam.Hon'ble Ministers Sri D.Prasada Rao, Sri Gade Venkata Reddy, Sri Ramachandra Reddy, accompanied Chief Minister. TTD E.O Sri I.Y.R.Krishna Rao, TTD JEO Dr. N.Yuvaraj, TTD Spl Officer Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, C.V.&S.O Sri P.V.S.Ramakrishna, DyE.O Temple Sri Gopalakrishna, Temple Peishkar Sri Ananda Reddy and others were present.
HE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH VISIT TO SRI VARI TEMPLE
Tirumala 30 Jan(P.R.O) His Excellency Sri E.S.L.Narasimhan, Governor of Andhra Pradesh visited Sri Vari Temple, Tirumala on saturday evening. On his arrival in frontof Sri Vari Temple the priests and officials have welcomed the Hon'ble Chief Minister with Temple honors ( ISTHIPAKAL). After dharshan of lord, the Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Spl Officer TTDs has presented Sri Vari Prasadam, the veda pandits of the temple have blessed him with Vedic Hymns at Ranganayakula Mandapam. Hon'ble Ministers Sri Gade Venkat Reddy, Sri D.Prasada Rao, accompanied the Governor. THREE DAY ASTHOTTARA SATHAKUNDATHMAKA MAHA SANTHI YAGAM BEGINS
Tirumala 29 Jan(P.R.O) Astottara Sathakundathamaka Maha Santhi Yagam is a typical form of fire sacrifice performed to please the deities for providing peace, prosperity and happiness for the mankind. It is also a process of propitiating the deities who look after the various aspects of human welfare, the TTD has been organising similar programme whenever the instances of deities and catastrophe are citied are signalled by the pundits. It is a good fortune that Lord Venkateswara is pleased to fructify the objectives of the Yaga. This time with 108 Yaga kundas, the Maha Santhi Yaga is being organised at Srinivasa Mangapuram. The Hon’ble Chairman Sri D.K.Audikesavulu has today prayed Lord Venkateswara Swamy for well being of the state and country. The Chairman has participated in “ASTHOTTARA SATHAKUNDATHMAKA MAHA SANTHI YAGAM” organized by TTD in Srinivasa Mangapuram near Tirupati. The Chairman took “Sankalpam” for the good of state on this sacred occasion as the Rithviks recited Vedic mantras. Sri I.Y.R.Krishna Rao, Executive Officer, TTD Board Members Dr.M. Anjaiah, Sri Alluru Subramanyam, TTD Joint Executive Officer Dr. N.Yuvaraj, Sri Sudharshan Sarma, Vice-Chancellor S.V.Vedic University, TTD Officers Sri Sudhakar Rao, Sri Nageswara Rao, Smt. Jhansi Rani, TTD Vaikhanasa Agama Advisor Sri Vedantam Vishnu Battacharyulu, Srinivasa Charyulu and 150 Veda pundits participated in the Yagam.
REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS IN TTD ADM BLDG
RADHASAPTHAMI FESTIVAL IN SRIVARI TEMPLE
GARUDA VAHANAM-------------- HANUMANTHA VAHANAM
SARVABHOOPALA VAHANAM------------------ DANCE
Tirumala 22 Jan(P.R.O) The annual ‘Rathasapthami’ festival was traditionally observed at the famous hill temple of Lord Venkateswara amidst great religious fervour on Friday. Tens of thousands of devotees from all over the State and the neighbouring States of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka congregated atop the sacred shrine to participate in the mega event also popularly known as ‘Surya Jayanthi’ festival. The processional deity of Lord Malayyapaswamy mounted atop seven different vahanams like – Suryaprabha, chinna Sesha, Garuda, Hanumantha, Kalpavruksha, Sarvabhoopala and Chandra Prabha were carried out in different intervals. The festival, which has a great mythological importance started with the commencement of ‘Suryaprabha Vahanam’ in the wee hours of Friday and will conclude with the procession of Chandraprabha Vahanam in the night. Meanwhile. thousands of devotees congregated at the north-west corner of the temple town as early as 4.00 a.m. on Friday morning to catch the rare sight of ‘first rays’ of the sun falling on the feet of the deity mounted atop the Golden ‘Suryaprabha Vahanam’. The congregated devotees who till then waited patiently chanting the ‘Govindanamam’ went into thunderous raptures the moment the sun rays touched the feet of the Lord. Sri D.K.Audikesavulu, Chairman TTDs, Sri I.Y.R.Krishna Rao, Executive Officer, Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Spl Officer, Sri P.V.S.Ramakrishna, C.V&S.O, Sri Gopalakrishna, DyEO(Temple), TTD Board Members Sri Ch.Sathyanarayana, Sri Alluru Subramanyam, Smt. Indira Reddy and others were also took part.
Venkateswara swamy temple jewellery in safe and intact: verification committee
Tirupati 06 Jan(P.R.O) All the precious jewellery belongs to the world famous Venkateswara Swamy temple was in safe and intact, former Supreme Court judge D.P.Wadhwa said here today. After completion of their physical verification of jewellery including records of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), mainly tirumala temple by the 6-member committee, which arrived here on January 4, addressing in a press conference, the Committee Chairman Mr.Wadha said that we have visited the Tirumala temple and verified physically all jewellery donated since 1952 including records maintaining by the TTD. Its committee’s main focus was on whether the quality of jewels are in safe or maintains the jewels records as per the procedures or not, he said that every jewel pouring into the temple by way of donations from philanthropists across the world, are having “ clear history “ including each item weight in the records and maintaining it by TTD is well and satisfactorily . The former Supreme Court judge has also said that its concern is not the valuation of the jewels and only that the procedures maintaining in the register by the TTD are intact or not. There are no deviations in the procedures maintaining jewels records decades together, Mr.Wadha clarified and said that the gold dollars missing was not in its committee purview. Regarding missing of diamonds or other stones from ornaments , Mr.Wadha and PVRK Prasad, who is also Co-ordinator in the committee, clarified that no diamond was broken and some of the stones which are broken or missing during the lord’s processions at Tirumala on various reasons, are in safe and recovered, which are also found in the records. After visiting second time to the Tirumala temple mostly next month, would submit a detailed report regarding its observations on the temple jewellery to the TTD Executive Officer Mr.IYR Krishna Rao, Mr.Wadha added. The six-member committee chaired by Mr.Wadha including former Supreme Court Judge Jagannadha Rao, former DGP of the state Mr.B.Prabhakar Rao, Senior Journalist Pothuri Venkateswara Rao and two former TTD executive Officers – P.V.R.K.Prasad and Venkatapathu Raju, were also verified the jewels records at TTD-run Padmavathi Ammavari temple located at Tirunachur near here. The committee was constituted with the respectable persons by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to take up the sensitive task was a result of the fears created over the issue in the wake of certain scams, including the infamous ‘ dollar scam’ and pledging of TTD-run Kodandaramaswamy temple jewelry at a private pawn broker by the temple priest, which created adverse report in the print and electronic media and court cases. Dr.N.Yuvaraj, Joint Executive Officer, TTD, Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Spl Officer, Sri Appa Rao, Div Law Officer, Sri P.V.S.Ramakrishna, C.V&S.O, Sri O.Balaji, Chief Accounts Officer were also present.
KALYANAMASTHU HELD IN CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU STATE FOR THE FIRST TIME
Chennai 11 Dec (P.R.O) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams with the cooperation of the Chennai Local Advisory Committe has conducted Kalyanamasthu programme in Chennai VVR Dharmasala, royapettaiah on dec 11. The programme in conducted with vedic hymns besides Sri Vari Kalyanam nearly 57 couples have wedlocked in the presence of Lord Sri Venkateswara along with Goddess Sridevi and Bhudevi. As it is well known that the TTD has conducted 5 phases of kalyanamasthu across Andhra Pradesh and nearly 33 thousand couples wedlocked by the blessings of the Lord Venkateswara swamy. As per the decision of the TTD Trust Board similar kalyanamasthu is conducted today for the first time in Tamil Nadu i.e. other than Andhra Pradesh. The TTD has presented the couples golden mangalsutras, meettulu, Mangala Dravyalu, new clothes etc on free of cost, besided Lord Photo, calendar, etc. Sri D.K.Audikesavulu, Chairman, Dr.N.Yuvaraj, Joint Executive Officer, Sri Bhupathi Reddy, DyEO, Sri Gopalakrishna, DyEO(Temple), Local Advisory Chairman Sri Anand Kumar Reddy, Members Prabhakara Reddy and others have blessed the newly weded couples.
SRINIVASA PADMAVATHI KALYANAM IN SALEM (Tamil Nadu)
Salem 29 Nov(P.R.O) Srinivasa Padmavathi thiru Kalyanam held in Sona College of Technology grounds, Salem on Sunday evening with a grand manner. SIGNIFICANCE OF LORD'S KALYANOTSAVAM: Lord Venkateswara, the benign, resplendent Lord of Tirumala is renowned as the most benevolent boon-giver of Kliyuga. It is no wonder why lakhs of devout pilgrim visit Tirumala, worship Him and seek His blessings. Over the centuries, Tirumala, the abode of Lord Venkateswara or Balaji has become the most sought – pilgrim centre in the country. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams are dedicated themselves to the propagation of Hindu Dharma and service of Lord venkateswara whose abundant Grace is the source of all bliss. The Devasthanams organize 'Srivari Kalyanam' every year as part of its programme to spread bhakti and promote spiritual values. 'Srinivasa Kalyanam' celebrated on the lines of the kalyanotsavam performed at Tirumala at all important places in the country is a rare occasion for the devotees to witness the Divine Wedding of the Lord and His consorts Lakshmi came to earth on the pretext of Bhrigu who wanted to determine the supremacy of one among the most revered three. Sri Hari desended to Venkatachala in the form of human being. (Yashoda took birth as Vakula Devi) Hari married Padmavathy, the daughter of Akasharaj. Lakshmi Devi who is the constant companion of Lord, living in his heart arranged this divine marriage. The Lord dwelling at Venkatadri came to be known Venkateswara, the destroyer of sins of mankind and the Salvation to human beings. The saviour of believers. As such Venkatachala became famous as Kaliyuga Vaikunta – The abode of Lord in Kaliyuga. It fulfills all the wishes of the believers. There is no place equal to Venkatadri and there is no God like Venkateswara in the universe either in the past or in the further – this is the epithet that has been gained over the years. To imbibe devotion in the hearts of the common man, to get tranquility to the disturbed mind, and for those who are not in a position to travel all the way to Tirumala and perform Srinivasa Kalyana and for those who are not in a position to visit Tirumala for witnessing the padmavathy Parinaya. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Trust Board and its Executive Officer and the Dharma Prachara Parishad has planned this unique marriage to be performed in various important cities outside the state and district head quarters of Andhra Pradesh. The archakas who perform pujas at Srivari Templeat Tirumala are the officiating priests for Srivari Kalyanam. The Festival is conducted as per the Hindu custom of marriage with homam, samprokshana and pravara (recitation of the line of ancestors of the Lord and Goddess). 'Srivari Kalyanam' is a unique opportunity for devotees to participate in a solemn ritual without any distinction of caste or creed. Witnessing 'Srinivasa Kalyanam' is a thrilling experience, ensuring the participants peace and happiness. Sri D.K.Audikesavulu, Chairman TTDs, Dr. N.Yuvaraj, Joint Executive Officer, TTDs, Dr. Kavitha Prasad, Secretary Dharma Prachara Parishad, Sri Chandra Kumar, Dist Collector Salem, Sri Sunil Kumar Singh, I.P.S, I.G & Commissioner of Police, Sri Sivanandam, Thirukalyanam committe Chairman, Sri Thangaraj, V.C, Periyar University, DRO, Rajarathnam and large number of devotees. PRESS MEET BY EXECUTIVE OFFICER ON SEEGRA DARSHANAM
Tirumala 23 Oct (P.R.O) Sri I.Y.R.Krishna Rao, Executive Officer TTD informed that pilgrims expressing happiness on Seegra Darshanam system which began on October 21 in Tirumala. Speaking with media at Annamayya Bhavan, Tirumala on October 23. He further said that to maintain Q lines of Seegra Darshanam pilgrims additional staff will be posted besides supply of water, Tea, Coffee, Tiffin’s etc., as when required. He appealed the pilgrims that Seegra Darshanam is not an instant darshanam and one have to wait for their Lord’ darshan thro seegra darshanam Q line. He further clarified that the Sudarshan free token line which is being operated from Supatham may be shifted to VQC-II at footh path entrance point from 23.10.2009. Two more compartments may be added in VQC-II to accommodate free darshan token holders. Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva/Dolotsavam, Arjitha Brahmotsavam and Vasanthotsavam seva ticket holders may be permitted from VQC-I through Supatham entry. For this purpose scanning facility for the tickets and Seegra Darsanam ticket issuing facility may be established at Supatham entry point. Necessary sign boards showing the entry be erected at Supatham and VQC-II he added. Later he informed that the following timings are prescribed for issue of tickets on daily basis for Seegra Darsanam.
Reporting time of various Weekly sevas
Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Spl Officer and others were present. EXECUTIVE OFFICER TELE CONFERENCE WITH DISTRICT COLLECTORS Parents consent is mandatory for the eligible couples to get marry in the Kalyanamasthu told Sri I.Y.R.Krishna Rao, Executive Officer,TTD. On Friday morning he conducted tele conference with all Dist Collectors as well as District In charge at his camp office Tirumala. Speaking on this occasion Mr. Rao said all the Collectors from 19 districts except those flood affected Districts have responded positively. Later he spoke with District In charge and informed them to be in constant touch with constituency in charges, District Collectors, people representatives, women self help groups etc., to make this mega event a grand success. SEEGRA DARSHAN BEGINS
Tirumala 21 Oct (P.R.O) Sri D.K.Audikesavulu, Chiarman TTDs has inaugurated “SEEGRA DARSHANAM” counters at Vaikuntam ‘Q ‘Complex at Tirumala on Wednesday morning. Speaking with media the Chairman said, the Seegra Darshan is started today with a view to benefit to the Pilgrims duly cancelling Cellar Darshan as well as Archana Ananthara Darshan. Devotees of Swamy Narayana Temple of Delhi and Ahmadabad have taken Seegra Darshan ticket initially. The cost of Seegra Darshan ticket is Rs. 300/-, on each ticket two small laddus will be issued. Sri I.Y.R.Krishna Rao, Executive Officer, TTD Board Members Sri Alluru Subramanyam, Dr. Anjaiah, Sri Kale Yadaiah, TTD Spl Officer Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, Sri Ramachandra Reddy, Supdt Engineer, Sri P.V.S.Ramakrishna, C.V&S.O, Sri Jaganmohan Reddy, Exe Engineer, Sri Gopalakrishna, DyE.O(Temple) and others took part.
DONATION OF GOLD PEETHAMBURAM TO LORD VENKATESWARA
Presentation of Silk Vastram by Hon'ble Chief Minister of A.P
Tirumala 21 Sep (P.R.O) The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Sri.K.Rosaiah, today presented a pair of `silk vastrams,' to Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala on behalf of the State Government, in connection with the commencement of Sri Vari Annual Brahmotsavam in Tirumala on Monday. The Chief Minister carried the silver plate containing the `vastrams' on his head from the Bedi Anjaneya Swamy temple to the Venkateswara temple, accompanied by temple paraphernalia and `nadaswaram' music.Later he presented the `vastrams' to the chief priest, inside the sanctum sanctorum and TTD Chairman presented Sri Vari Prasadam at Ranganayakula Mandapam. Hon'ble Ministers Sri Ramachandra Reddy, Sri Gade Venkat Reddy, Smt. Galla Aruna Kumari, Local MLA Sri Chiranjeevi, TTD Chairman Sri D.K.Audikesavulu, TTD E.O Sri I.Y.R.Krishna Rao, TTD Board Members Sri Ch.Satyanarayana, Sri Yadaiah, Dr. Anjaiah, Smt. Indira Reddy, TTD Spl Officer Sri A.V.Dharma Reddy, C.V&S.O Sri P.V.S.Ramakrishna Rao and other Govt, TTD Officials were present.
Asthottara Sathakundathmaka Maha Varuna Yagam Concludes
Hyderabad 04 July (P.R.O) The three-day ‘Varuna Yagam’ organised by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to invoke the blessings of Lord Venkateswara for good rain this season concluded at the Exhibition Grounds here on Saturday after Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy participated in the ‘Purnahuti’ ritual. With a scarf tied round his head, Dr. Reddy carried ‘pattu’ clothes on his head over the pathway in the huge pandal where the sacred fire was lit and presented them to the presiding deity – the idol of the Lord which was brought from his abode at Tirumala. Later Priests performed Chakrasnanam. The holy water from a pot was sprinkled on the Lord and his consorts and then on the crowd. Hon'ble Ministers Sri Rosaiah, Sri Danam Nagendar, Sri Mukesh Goud, Sri Gade Venkat Reddy, TTD Chairman Sri D.K.Audikesavulu, TTD Board Members Sri Kale Yadaiah, Dr. Anjaiah, TTD E.O Sri I.Y.R.Krishna Rao, TTD Officials Sri Prabhakara Reddy, Sri Vijayraghava Charyulu and devotees took part. 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. Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh visit to Sri Vari Temple
Donation of VAJRA KIREETAM to Lord Venkateswara
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