TTD ramps up medical and accommodation facilities for nine-day Brahmotsavams
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is preparing for the nine-day Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavams by significantly increasing medical staff, ambulances, and accommodation capacity. Officials are coordinating across departments to manage the expected surge in pilgrims.
Why it matters
Effective logistical management is critical for public safety and health during large-scale religious gatherings.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is mounting a major logistical and medical preparedness drive for the nine-day Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavams from September 15 to 23, with additional doctors, paramedical staff, ambulances and accommodation being lined up to handle the anticipated pilgrim rush.
TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary reviewed the arrangements of the Reception, Medical, Transport, and Police departments in Tirumala on Thursday, and directed the officials to ensure that devotees faced no inconvenience during the festival.
The TTD would deploy 75 additional doctors, 60 paramedics and 16 ambulances, over and above the existing strength of 11 doctors and 139 paramedical staff. Ashwini Hospital and Apollo Cardiac Centre would operate round the clock during the Brahmotsavams, he said.
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