Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu Inaugurates TTD's Vakulamatha Centralised Kitchen At Tirumala For Brahmotsavam
This comes as the first visit of Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu after accusing the former YRSCP government of allegedly using substandard ingredients laced with animal fats in the preparation of laddus.
In his first visit after making allegations about the previous YSRCP government's mismanagement, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Vakulamata centralised kitchen at Tirumala on Saturday. Naidu had earlier accused the former government, led by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, of compromising the sanctity of the Sri Venkateswara temple by allegedly using substandard ingredients laced with animal fats in the preparation of the temple's famous laddus, a claim that Jagan's camp firmly denied.
Later, Chandrababu Naidu held review with TTD officials at Padmavati Guest House.
Honourable CM Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu's Review with TTD Officials at Padmavati Guest House:
— Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (@TTDevasthanams) October 5, 2024
Key points:
- Preserve Tirumala's sanctity; only "Govinda" should be heard.
- Plan for future water needs and increase forest cover to over 80%. pic.twitter.com/fWTOb6WLo6
Naidu arrived at Tirumala Hills on Friday staying overnight to take part in the temple rituals. As part of the nine-day annual Brahmotsavam festivities, he offered "Pattu Vastralu" (silk robes) to Lord Venkateswara Swamy on behalf of the state government, a tradition upheld by every chief minister during the festival. Naidu was accompanied by his wife, Bhuvaneswari, and was warmly welcomed by the temple authorities upon his arrival.
The couple participated in the rituals, receiving vedic blessings and temple prasadam from the priests. Following the ceremonies, Naidu also released the official 2025 Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) calendar and diary, a yearly tradition.
Addressing the gathering, Naidu emphasised the importance of preserving the sacredness of the temple during Brahmotsavam. “I urge everyone visiting the temple to uphold the sanctity of the rituals. The temple is a place of spiritual significance for millions, and we must all contribute to supporting TTD’s activities,” he said, as per a report on PTI.
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