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Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
TTD opens new SRIVANI darshan ricket centre in Tirumala to ease devotee rush
In a major move to improve the pilgrimage experience, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams ( TTD ) inaugurated a new SRIVANI Darshan Ticket Centre on Tuesday, aimed at streamlining the ticketing process for devotees. Situated opposite Tirumala's Annamayya Bhavan, the state-of-the-art centre was inaugurated by TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu and Executive Officer J. Shyamala Rao. The launch comes in response to long-standing complaints about early morning queues and long wait times for SRIVANI Darshan tickets. Pilgrims often begin lining up as early as 5:00 AM to secure these highly sought-after tickets. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo 'Devotees have faced long waits since early morning,' said Mr. Naidu during the inauguration. 'These new counters, built for Rs. 60 lakh with advanced infrastructure, will make ticketing faster and easier,' he added. The SRIVANI Trust, a significant initiative by TTD, enables devotees to make contributions toward temple development projects in exchange for special entry darshan. Due to its popularity, the demand often outpaces supply, leading to delays — an issue the new facility aims to solve through a more efficient setup. Live Events Alongside the ticket centre, Mr. Naidu also inaugurated modernised sub-inquiry offices at the High-Level Cottages (HVC) and Annaprasadam Complex (ANC) areas. These upgraded offices are intended to offer better assistance and information services to pilgrims. Following the inauguration, Mr. Naidu also inspected the new facilities to ensure they align with the needs and expectations of visiting devotees.
NDTV
23-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Tirumala Opens New Srivani Darshan Ticket Centre For Devotees To Avoid Long Queues
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) today officially opened a new SRIVANI Darshan Ticket Centre. The state-of-the-art facility, strategically located opposite Tirumala Annamayya Bhavan, was inaugurated on Tuesday evening by TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu, accompanied by TTD Executive Officer (EO) J. Shyamala Rao. The opening of this new centre addresses a long-standing challenge faced by devotees, who often had to endure long queues from as early as 5:00 AM to secure SRIVANI Darshan tickets. "Devotees have been standing in queues for Srivani Darshan tickets since 5 am," remarked Chairman Naidu during the inauguration. "In this context, these new counters have been built at a cost of Rs. 60 lakhs with state-of-the-art infrastructure to issue tickets easily to devotees." The SRIVANI Trust, a flagship initiative of the TTD, allows devotees to make a contribution for the development and maintenance of various TTD projects, in return for which they receive a special entry darshan. The high demand for these tickets often led to considerable wait times and inconvenience. The new centre, equiped with modern infrastructure, is expected to significantly reduce these queues and provide a more comfortable and efficient ticket issuance process. Following the inauguration of the SRIVANI Darshan Ticket Centre, Chairman Naidu also unveiled newly modernised sub-inquiry offices in the HVC (High-Level Cottages) and ANC (Annaprasadam Complex) areas. These upgraded facilities are designed to further enhance devotee convenience by providing better assistance and information services. The Chairman personally inspected the infrastructure set up at these locations, ensuring they meet the needs of the pilgrims.
NDTV
23-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Tirupati Board Opens New Srivani Darshan Ticket To Ease Devotee Wait Time
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) launched a new SRIVANI Darshan Ticket Centre on Tuesday, aiming to streamline the ticketing process for devotees. Located opposite the Tirumala Annamayya Bhavan, the new facility was inaugurated by TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu and Executive Officer J. Shyamala Rao. The centre addresses long-standing complaints about lengthy queues, with devotees often waiting from 5:00 AM to secure SRIVANI Darshan tickets. "Devotees have faced long waits since early morning," Mr Naidu said at the opening. "These new counters, built for Rs. 60 lakh with advanced infrastructure, will make ticketing faster and easier," he added. The SRIVANI Trust, a key TTD initiative, lets devotees contribute to temple projects in exchange for special entry darshan. High demand for these tickets has often caused significant delays, which the new centre is expected to reduce with its efficient setup. Mr Naidu also unveiled upgraded sub-inquiry offices at the High-Level Cottages (HVC) and Annaprasadam Complex (ANC) areas. These modernised facilities aim to improve devotee support with better information and assistance services. Mr Naidu also inspected the setups to ensure they meet pilgrims' needs.
The Hindu
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
TTD sub-committee to explore feasibility of building Vaikuntam Queue Complex-III
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board, which met on Tuesday, took several significant decisions aimed at improving facilities for pilgrims and streamlining its operations. Addressing the media on the deliberations of the meeting, TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu and Executive Officer J. Shyamala Rao said that the Trust Board decided to constitute a sub-committee with experts to explore the feasibility of constructing the Vaikuntam Queue Complex-III to cater to the increasing pilgrim rush. Cybersecurity lab The Trust Board gave its nod for setting up a cybersecurity laboratory to protect pilgrims from fraud. Additionally, the TTD is planning to construct lounges with all facilities at pivotal centres, enhance lighting and security along the trekking routes, and build an administrative building at Tirumala to bring various departments under one roof, The TTD has decided to demolish several structures, including Balaji and Ampro guest houses, Kalyanai Choultry and six blocks in the HVDC area, as per the recommendations of IIT experts. In a major decision, it has recommended the regularisation of the services of 142 contract drivers in the TTD to the government, as per the directions of the High Court. The Trust Board decided to organise daily 'Annadanam' at the temple of Lord Kodandaswamy at Vontimitta in Kadapa district and sanctioned ₹4.35 crore for the purpose. Furthermore, it decided to constitute a sub-committee to oversee the construction of Lord Venkateswara temples in various countries and chalk out a master plan for the development of Silathoranam and Chakra Theertham. Other key decisions include creating four coordinator posts on a contract basis to strengthen the Srivari Seva wing, improving facilities at the Kalyanakatta, and releasing funds for the construction of temples in SC, ST, and backwards colonies under the SRIVANI Trust. The trust will provide funds in three categories—₹10 lakh, ₹15 lakh, and ₹20 lakh, as per the directions of the Endowments Department. Additionally, ₹2.16 crore will be distributed among unemployed Veda Parayanamdars to preserve the Vedas.
United News of India
17-07-2025
- Health
- United News of India
Tirupati: SVIMS emerging as India's leading super specialty hospital: TTD Chairman
States » South Tirupati, July 17 (UNI) TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu today stated that SVIMS, established by Late sri N.T. Rama Rao, to offer free and quality healthcare to the poor, is being developed as one of the best medical institutions in India. TTD is allocating Rs. 140 crore annually for its development. The Chairman inaugurated state-of-the-art MRI and CT scan equipment at SVIMS. These advanced medical devices, worth Rs. 22.01 crore were donated by Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) under its CSR initiative. The machines include 3 Tesla MRI Scanner (MAGNETOM Vida) worth Rs. 14 crore, 4D CT Simulator System (SOMATOM go. Sim) worth Rs. 8 crore, used in radiotherapy. These technologies are first of their kind in Rayalaseema, enabling precise cancer detection and brain scans with minimal side effects. Over 2.5 lakh patients annually will benefit from affordable treatment. IOCL Marketing Director Satish Kumar said the equipment donation is part of their social responsibility and expressed interest in future collaborations. UNI KNR SSP
