TTD revamps donor-based accommodation system for Srivari twin Brahmotsavams
Tirupati: In anticipation of the significant surge in arrival of devotees for the twin Brahmotsavams of Lord Venkateswara Swamy, the TTD has decided to allocate rooms and cottages exclusively for self-donors.
This change in accommodation policy would apply solely to the donor-based accommodation system and not affect regular room allocations to common devotees, the temple administration has clarified.
The Twin Brahmotsavams are taking place from September 18 to September 26 and October 15 to October 23 at the sacred Tirumala temple. To ensure organised distribution of accommodations during these auspicious occasions, TTD has urged all donors to book rooms and cottages in advance through the official TTD website.
TTD has also outlined specific exemptions during the Garuda Seva scheduled for September 22.
It said no special allocations will be made to donors from September 20 to September 22.
Similarly, during the Navaratri Brahmotsavam, observed from October 15 to October 23, there will be no privileged allotments to donors from October 17 to October 19 due to the Garuda Seva on October 19.
TTD also clarified the allocation rules for donors during the Brahmotsavams period. Devotees who have donated for more than two rooms will be allocated two rooms for two days when they themselves are on a visit. Similarly, donors who have contributed for only one room will receive one room or cottage for two days.
Additionally, as part of the preparations for the Salakatla Brahmotsavams, the Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam is set to take place on September 12. In connection with this event, TTD has taken a decision to cancel the VIP break darshan on September 12.
As a result, no recommendation letters for VIP break darshan will be accepted on September 11. This restriction will also be effective from September 14 to September 16.
