TTD sets one-week deadline to complete preparations for Brahmotsavam
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam has ordered the completion of all civil and electrical works within one week ahead of the annual Brahmotsavam festival. Officials are ensuring infrastructure readiness to accommodate the expected influx of pilgrims.
Why it matters
Efficient management of large-scale religious events is essential for public safety and the maintenance of major cultural heritage sites.
With the annual ‘Salakatla Brahmotsavam’ of Lord Venkateswara just two weeks away, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has stepped up preparations by directing its engineering officials to complete all pending civil works within a week to ensure a hassle-free pilgrimage for devotees.
TTD Additional Executive Officer (EO) Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary reviewed the progress of engineering works at Tirumala during a meeting with officials at the Sudharma conference hall on Tuesday. The review covered civil, electrical and water works being undertaken ahead of the nine-day annual festival scheduled to commence from September 15.
TTD in-charge Chief Engineer Manoharam briefed the Additional EO on the status of various works, including the whitewashing and painting of the main temple, mada streets and galleries, repairs and development works, barricading arrangements and the restoration of grills around the Pushkarini.
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