Elaborate arrangements in place for Srivari Brahmotsavam in Tirumala: TTD
Tirumala: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Executive Officer (EO) J Shyamala Rao said on Saturday that elaborate arrangements were underway for the smooth conduct of Srivari annual Brahmotsavam from October 4 to 12.
Speaking to media persons at Annamayya Bhavan in Tirumala on Saturday evening, he said the morning Vahana Sevas will be held between 8am and 10am while the evening between 7pm and 9pm except for the Garuda Vahana Seva which commences at 6.30 pm.
He said on October 4, evening, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will present official pattu vastrams to Srivaru on behalf of the State government and also participate in the Pedda Sesha Vahanam Seva.
He said in view of the anticipated rush of devotees, many arjita sevas and special darshans have been canceled in Tirumala Srivari Temple during the annual fete. Among others, he said a buffer stock of about seven lakh laddus will be kept ready, strong security in coordination with district police with additional force during Garuda Vahana Seva while ghat roads will be kept open for 24 hours on Garuda Seva day and constant vigil through common command center.
He said the engineering department has commenced preparations at both Tirumala and Tirupati, electric decorations, and large digital LED screens all around the mada streets. He said during the fete there will be no allotments for cottage donors from October 4 to 12 and devotees requested to occupy rooms in Tirupati if they do not get accommodation at Tirumala.
The TTD has rolled out additional barbers to provide non-stop service at all kalyana kattas and additional staff will be roped in to maintain cleanliness. He said TTD was ready for distribution of Annaprasadam, milk, breakfast in Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasadam complex, Vaikuntam compartments, and outside queue lines. The TTD has set up several first aid centers, mobile clinics and ambulances along with medical centers and dispensaries at Ashwani Hospital and Vaikuntam Q Complex in Tirumala to address any emergencies.
He said around 4,000 Srivari sevaks were deployed to serve the devotees in all the sections of Tirumala. The SVBC channel is ready to provide live broadcasts of Vahana Sevas, cultural programs and traditional programs of Srivari temple.
In order to showcase the development activities of TTD, a special photo exhibition, fruit and flower show Ayurveda and sculpture exhibition is organised at the kalyana vedika. Special cultural groups were invited from all States to perform in front of Vahana Sevas and also at auditoriums in Tirupati and Tirumala under the leadership of HDPP projects.