The trust board chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Bollineni Rajagopala Naidu, has vowed to curb any non-Hindu religious propaganda within the holy town of Tirumala. Addressing the media here after taking office on Wednesday, Naidu said the board’s primary focus will be to safeguard the sanctity of the world-renowned Hindu pilgrimage site and ensure hassle-free darshan for the large swarms of devotees. Naidu made it clear that only Hindu religious activities would be allowed in Tirumala.
“Discussions are on to solve the issue of presence in Tirumala of some TTD employees from other religions. This is a sensitive issue and the board will address it in consultation with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. We will ensure that the sanctity of Tirumala is preserved at all costs,” he said.
Regarding allegations of fund misuse within the SRIVANI Trust, he stated a vigilance inquiry was ongoing. “The trust board is committed to transparency and the findings will be submitted to the government once the investigations conclude.” Naidu stated that under the chief minister’s guidance, a cleansing process has commenced in TTD to ensure accountability.
Lauding the recently concluded annual Tirumala Brahmotsavams, led by executive officer J Syamala Rao and additional EO Venkaiah Chowdary, the chairman said the mega event was an impressive demonstration of the TTD workforce’s dedication to tradition and effective management. TTD’s operations cover a workforce of over.
