TTD Cancels Privileged Darshans, Gears Up for Navaratri Brahmotsavams:
The annual Navaratri Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara, scheduled from October 15 to 23, is poised to offer a seamless darshan experience to devotees.
In anticipation of the expected influx of pilgrims, the TTD has suspended all privileged darshan programs at the hill temple of Tirumala for the nine-day festival.
TTD Executive Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy, addressing the media in Tirumala alongside District Collector K. Venkataramana Reddy and SP Parameswara Reddy on Tuesday, emphasized the organization’s commitment to providing a smooth Srivari Darshan for all pilgrims.
The Navaratri Brahmotsavams will feature significant events, including Garuda Vahana Seva on October 19, Pushpaka Vimanam on October 20, Golden Chariot on October 22, and Chakra Snana Mahotsavam on October 23. Daytime Vahana Sevas will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., with nighttime Vahana Sevas from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Notably, Dhwajarohanam and Dhwajavarohanam events will not be conducted during the second Brahmotsavam.
Dharma Reddy clarified that the suspension of privileged darshans also extends to VIP breaks, infant darshans, darshans for NRIs, defense personnel, senior citizens, and the physically handicapped. Arjita Sevas, such as Astadala Padmaradhana, Unjal Seva, Tiruppavada, Kalyanotsavam, and Sahasra Deepalankara Sevas, will also be canceled.
To ensure the safety of devotees, two-wheelers will not be allowed on the twin ghat roads leading up to the Garuda Seva Vahana on October 19.
In response to the large crowds that gathered the previous night to witness Garuda Vahana Seva from the galleries of four Mada Streets, there is a consideration to advance the Vahana Seva on October 19, following consultation with the chief priests of Tirumala temple.
District Collector Venkataramana and SP Parameswara Reddy affirmed their departments’ readiness to provide manpower and support for the successful conduct of the Brahmotsavams. Also present were TTD JEOs Sada Bhargavi and V. Veerabrahmam, along with CVSO Narasimha Kishore, CE Nageswara Rao, and various officials representing TTD, district administration, police, and RTC were also present.
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