4.12.24

TTD Chairman Inspects Darshan Q Lines








TTD Chairman Sri. B.R. Naidu conducted a surprise inspection of  Darshan queue lines in Tirumala on Tuesday.


Initially, he checked the Slotted Sarva Darshan queue lines at ATGH and reached Narayangiri sheds.  

Later, he inspected the Footpath Hall (Divya Darshan) and got the opinions of the devotees on the services provided by TTD in the Rs.300 special entrance darshan Qline.

On this occasion, some devotees expressed happiness that the Laddus are now tastier and the quality of Annaprasadam has also been increased.

While some other devotees sought the Chairman to make arrangements to have more quick darshan for Rs300 ticket holders. 

The Chairman said that a review will be conducted with the officials on issues such as queue lines and darshan time and appropriate arrangements will be made.

TTD board member Sri Bhanu Prakash Reddy, VQC AVSO Sri Viswanath and other officials participated in this program.

Artforms Enthralls












The performances of various artists in front of Sarvabhoopala Vahanam on sixth morning enthralled devotees.


The students of SV College of Music and Dance have been presenting a unique display of mythological themes in front of every vahanam attracting the devout attention.

Today the students displayed Asta Dikpalakas which stood as a cynosure.

A total of 254 artistes belonging to a dozen teams hailing from AP, TS and Karnataka presented their skills in the morning vahana seva.

TTD JEO Inspects Panchami Theertham Arrangements









TTD JEO Sri Veerabrahmam in Tuesday inspected Panchami Thirtham arrangements along with the officials.


Earlier he visited the Poanchami Thirtha Mandapam and verified the arrangements at Pushkarini.  

The authorities were instructed to make necessary arrangements for the devotees to enter and exit Pushkarini without any difficulty. 

Initially, he inspected the holding points at Navajeevan Eye Hospital, Thollappa Gardens, SV High School, Pudi Road.

Later, JEO speaking to the media he said queues and barricades have been set up to regulate the rush of devotees coming for Panchami Thirtham.  

120 Annaprasadam counters have been set up for the devotees. He said that devotees will be allowed to enter the holding points from the evening of December 5 and they will be provided Annaprasadam, drinking water and almond milk continuously till the morning of December 6. 

LED screens, permanent, temporary and mobile toilets, display boards, first aid centres and May I Help You centres have been set up for viewing by the devotees at the holding points.  

The officials were advised to pay special attention to sanitation management.  He said that 600 additional sanitation workers have been appointed for this task.  About 1000 Srivari sevaks will serve the devotees, he said. 

Panchami Theertham starts at 12 noon, so devotees at holding points will be allowed to enter Pushkarini in batches from 11 am onwards.

The effect of Panchami Thirtham will remain throughout the day and the devotees have been appealed to exercise restraint and take holy bath with patience.

FA&CAO Sri Balaji, CE Sri Satyanarayana, SE Sri Jagadishwar Reddy, SE (Electricals) Sri Venkateswarlu, DyEO Sri Govindarajan, Annaprasadam Special Officer Sri Shastri, VGO Smt. Sadalakshmi, AVSO Sri. Satish Kumar, all the officers participated in this meeting.

TTD Cops Wins National Medals







The TTD vigilance officers have showcased their expertise in the National level Tennis Championship held in Karnataka recently.


TTD EO Sri J Syamala Rao appreciated the CVSO Sri J Sridhar who had formally met the EO at the latters chamber in TTD Administrative building in Tirupati on Tuesday and briefed him about the medals won by TTD cops.

The 25th All India Police Lawn Tennis Championship-2024 organised by the Central Industrial Security Force held at KSLTS (Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Stadium) at Cubbon Park in Bengaluru from 26th to 30th November.

A total of 20 state police teams and paramilitary forces including CISF, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, NSG have participated 

TTD Vigilance Officers for Vigilance and Security wings respectively Sri NTV Ramkumar and Sri A Surendra have participated and won the medals.

When Sri NTV Ramkumar has got a Silver medal in Veteran Doubles,  Sri A.Surendra got two silver medals in open tennis singles and doubles categories.

Both the VGOs have also formally met the Additional EO Sri Ch Venkaiah Chowdary at  Tirumala on Tuesday who congratulated them for winning medals.

Kaliyamardhana Krishna Graces on Sarvabhoopala














On the sixth day of the ongoing annual Karthika Brahmotsavam at Tiruchanoor on Tuesday, Sri Padmavati Devi in Kaliyamardhana Krishna Alankaram blessed Her devotees along four mada streets on Sarvabhoopala Vahanam.


Both the Pontiffs of Tirumala, EO Sri J Syamala Rao, JEO Sri Veerabrahmam, DyEO Sri Govindarajan and others were present.

Garuda Vahana Seva Held













The sixth evening observed the procession of Sri Padmavati Devi on Garuda Vahana Seva.


As a custom, the utsava deity of Ammavaru seated atop Garuda Vahana Seva wearing Swarna Padukalu and blessed Her devotees all along the Mada streets.

Both the senior and junior pontiffs of Tirumala, Udipi Pejawar Peethadhipathi Sri Viswa Prasanna Thirtha Swamiji, EO Sri Syamala Rao, board members Sri Bhanuprakash Reddy, Sri Janga Krishnamurthy, JEO Sri Veerabrahmam, DyEO Sri Govindarajan, Archaka Sri Babu Swamy were also present.

Details of Dams Capacities in Tirumala




Due to continuous rains in Tirumala for the last three days, the water level in Papavinasanam, Akashaganga, Gogarbham, Kumaradhara and Pasupudhara dams has reached its full level.  


The current water storage is sufficient for 270 days of drinking water needs of Tirumala.

The details of the water level of the dams as of 12 noon on Tuesday are as follows.

1) Papavinasanam Dam :- 697.00 m.
FRL :- 697.14 m.
 Storage Capacity:- 5240.00 Lakh Gallons.
 Current storage:- 5192.54 lakh gallons.

 2) Gogarbham Dam :- 2894.00 feet
 FRL :- 2894.00 Ft
 Storage Capacity:- 2833.00 Lakh Gallons.
 Current storage:- 2833.00 lakh gallons.

 3) Akashaganga Dam :- 864.50 m
 FRL:- 865.00 m.
 Storage Capacity:- 685.00 lakh gallons.
 Current storage:- 645.00 lakh gallons.

 4) Kumaradhara Dam:- 895.50.00 m.
 FRL:- 898.24m.
 Storage Capacity:- 4258.98 Lakh Gallons.
 Current storage:- 3440.32 lakh gallons.

 5) Pasupudhara Dam :- 896.50 m.
 FRL:- 898.24m.
 Storage Capacity:- 1287.51 Lakh Gallons.
 Current storage:- 966.31 lakh gallons.