Tirumala: Renovation work of Swamy Pushkarini from July 20 onwards
Tirumala, July 19 (UNI) The sacred Swami Pushkarini, located adjacent to the Tirumala Srivari Temple, will undergo renovation repair works from July 20 to August 19.
As per tradition, these annual renovation works are taken up in view of the upcoming Salakatla Brahmotsavams of Sri Venkateswara Swamy which is scheduled to commence from September 24 onwards.
In this context, the TTD Water Works Department has initiated steps to complete the renovation well in advance.
Hence, there will be no Pushkarini Harathi during this one-month period and the devotees will also be allowed to enter Swamy Pushkarini.
The devotees are requested to make note of this and co-operate with TTD.
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