Venkatadri samam sthanam Brahmande nasthi Kinchana

Venkatadri samam sthanam Brahmande nasthi KinchanaVenkatesa samo Devo na bhuto na Bhavishyati

Delegates of 1st International Temple Summit WELCOMES

TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS

TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMSTIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUTGENERAL INFORMATION ABOUTTIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMSTIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS


Significance of the Temple

•Sri Venkateswara is Srimannarayana, Self Manifest

•The Tirumala temple is located in Hill called seshachalam, 2980 Feet above sea level

•Seven principal peaks in eastern ghats in Chittoor District- Seven Hills

•The hill rages appear as hoods of AadiSesha

•Hence, hill is called seshachalam- Thousand headed Aadi Shesha as per legend


This temple was under control of several rulers This temple was under control of several rulers of the countryof the countryTemple received stream of royal benefactions Temple received stream of royal benefactions from 1530AD to 1830AD as per inscriptionsfrom 1530AD to 1830AD as per inscriptionsAfter fall of kingdoms it fell into the hands of After fall of kingdoms it fell into the hands of Nawab of ArcotNawab of ArcotWith advent of British, the management passed With advent of British, the management passed into the hands of East India companyinto the hands of East India companyUnder Regulation VII of 1817 of Madras Under Regulation VII of 1817 of Madras Government the management of the temple was Government the management of the temple was carried through Board of Revenue through the carried through Board of Revenue through the Collector of North Arcot District Collector of North Arcot District

History & Administration of Temple


It was ruled as per rules in ‘Bruce-Code’ – A It was ruled as per rules in ‘Bruce-Code’ – A code for departmental instructions for code for departmental instructions for maintenance of temple maintenance of temple

As per Court of Directors 1814 the As per Court of Directors 1814 the management was transferred to Sri Seva Dasji management was transferred to Sri Seva Dasji the then Mahanth through a Sanad dated 10-7-the then Mahanth through a Sanad dated 10-7-1843 till 19331843 till 1933

Presently the administration of the temple is Presently the administration of the temple is carried as per Act 30/1987 of AP Charitable and carried as per Act 30/1987 of AP Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and EndowmentsHindu Religious Institutions and Endowments

TTD Trust board is appointed by the TTD Trust board is appointed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh consisting of a Government of Andhra Pradesh consisting of a Chairman and 14 members.Chairman and 14 members.


TTD- An Official custodian of hill temple of Lord Venkateswara40,000 Pilgrims on an average visit every day4 dozen departments,11000 strong work force just to tackle the special challenges thrown up by this throng worshippers-in Managing the temple complex, it’s choultries, guest houses, other shrines on/down hills, Public places, ghat roads, crowd control, prasadam making potu, God’s jewellery, donations, hundi collections, hair tonsuring, Queue complex and Pushkarani, Annadanam Complex, visits of VIPs, VVIPs, thousands and thousands of worshippers, Health, food,travel, securities, sanitation, drinking water and many other duties – A mammoth task

Perspective


Executive Officer – Chief Executive of Administration

TTD- Organization Chart

Assisted By •Joint Executive Officer, Tirumala , IAS•Joint Executive Officer, Tirupati , IAS•Financial Advisor & CAO , IAAS•Chief Vigilance & Security Officer , IPS•Chief Engineer

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TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS : TIRUPATIRECEIPTS & PAYMENTS

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TemplesTemples 341.16341.16 71.8771.87 388.47388.47 76.0776.07 427.07427.07 84.2984.29PilgrimsPilgrims 70.5170.51 55.3255.32 78.0678.06 66.4466.44 83.1083.10 76.0276.02EngineeringEngineering 3.723.72 118.37118.37 4.294.29 145.03145.03 4.534.53 164.96164.96Gen. AdmnGen. Admn 172.14172.14 77.6577.65 171.72171.72 113.07113.07 154.09154.09 129.14129.14EducationEducation 6.106.10 21.5821.58 6.596.59 24.0724.07 7.077.07 26.2626.26 TotalTotal 593.63593.63 344.79344.79 649.13649.13 424.68424.68 675.86675.86 490.67490.67


Free Services by TTDFree Services by TTD Free Accommodation for Approx. 15000 Pilgrims in Free Accommodation for Approx. 15000 Pilgrims in

Choultries, PACs at Tirumala & TirupatiChoultries, PACs at Tirumala & Tirupati Free Transportation from Railway station to Alipiri and in Free Transportation from Railway station to Alipiri and in

Tirumala Tirumala Free Luggage transport from Alipiri to TirumalaFree Luggage transport from Alipiri to Tirumala Free Meals to nearly 30,000 pilgrims every day at TirumalaFree Meals to nearly 30,000 pilgrims every day at Tirumala Free tonsuring to nearly 10 to 15 thousand pilgrims Free tonsuring to nearly 10 to 15 thousand pilgrims Free locker facility at Tirumala & TirupatiFree locker facility at Tirumala & Tirupati Free distribution of srivari annaprasadam after darshanFree distribution of srivari annaprasadam after darshan Free medical aidFree medical aid Free distribution of Nitya Stotra publications like Free distribution of Nitya Stotra publications like

Suprabatham etcSuprabatham etc


No of Guest No of Guest HousesHouses

88

FreeFree 200 200 roomsrooms

PaidPaid 1012 1012 roomsrooms

AccommodationTTD ensures that comfortable accommodation is provided to pilgrims at a reasonable cost. It has constructed over 6000 cottages, guest houses and choultries both at Tirupati and Tirumala.

Accommodation at Tirupati

TTD provides accommodation free of cost to pilgrims who cannot afford to pay for their stay in Tirupati and Tirumala. Further, to ease the demand for accommodation, TTD has built Pilgrim Amenities Complexes at both Tirupati and Tirumala, which provide dormitory-type accommodation with lockers, free of cost.


No of Guest HousesNo of Guest Houses 3535Pilgrim Amenities Complex (PAC)Pilgrim Amenities Complex (PAC)With Lockers of 2400 NosWith Lockers of 2400 Nos

33

FreeFree 586 rooms586 rooms

PaidPaid 5165 rooms5165 rooms

Accommodation at Tirumala

The process of allotment of cottages to pilgrims at Tirumala has been computerised and is carried out from the Central Reception Office, Tirumala.

Advance ReservationCurrent BookingFree & Paid


AccommodationAccommodation No. Of Pilgrims can No. Of Pilgrims can AccommodatedAccommodated

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FreeFree586 Rooms +3 PACs586 Rooms +3 PACs

1500015000 36.7536.75

PaidPaidRs 50 = 2278 roomsRs 50 = 2278 roomsRs100= 2237 roomsRs100= 2237 rooms

2257522575 55.2955.29

Rs 150 to 2500 = 650 roomsRs 150 to 2500 = 650 rooms 32503250 07.9607.96

Total=5751Total=5751 4082540825

Accommodation Availability at Tirumala

Note : 1015 Rooms ( 17.6%) are provided for advance reservations


Facilities provided along Foot PathFacilities provided along Foot Path Shelters almost along the way for Shelters almost along the way for

shade and for restingshade and for resting Drinking water along the footpath Drinking water along the footpath

and Toiletsand Toilets Free transportation of luggage to Free transportation of luggage to

TirumalaTirumala Constant patrol by security forcesConstant patrol by security forces Relay of religious programmes Relay of religious programmes

through broad casting systemthrough broad casting system Round the clock medical assistanceRound the clock medical assistance


Manual Q ManagementManual Q Management Pilgrim waits in Q complex- A series of Pilgrim waits in Q complex- A series of

Inter-connected halls leading to main Inter-connected halls leading to main templetemple– Halls are clean, spacious, airyHalls are clean, spacious, airy– Facilities in Q complexFacilities in Q complex

Free food packet for free type of Free food packet for free type of darshandarshan

Canteen selling food packet at Canteen selling food packet at subsidized ratessubsidized rates

Medical Aid, Toilets, Sale of Medical Aid, Toilets, Sale of photographs, calendars and other photographs, calendars and other TTD publicationsTTD publications

Closed Circuit Television, through Closed Circuit Television, through which devotional programmes and which devotional programmes and music are relayedmusic are relayed

Places for footwear deposit free of Places for footwear deposit free of costcost

Cloak room near the VQC entranceCloak room near the VQC entrance


ARJITHA SEVAS IN SRIVARI TEMPLE, TIRUMALAS.No.

Name of the Sevas/Utsavams

No. of Persons

Seva Time Days Amount for each

TicketIn Rs.

Advance Booking

Made Upto

I Daily Sevas

1 Suprabhatham 1 3-00 AM Every day 120 20-02-20062 Thomala Seva 1 3-45 AM Except

Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday

220 05-06-2007

3 Archana 1 4-45 AM Except Friday,

Saturday, Sunday & Monday

220 12-03-2008

4 Archanananthara Darsanam 1 5-30 AM Except on Friday

200 26-04-2005

5 Kalyanotsavam 2 10-00 AM Every day 1000 10-06-20056 Arjitha Brahmotsavam 5 12-30 PM Every day 1000 15-04-20057 Dolotsavam (Unjal Seva) 5 3-00 PM Every day 1000 15-04-20058 Sahasra Deepalankara Seva 5 5-00 PM Every day 1000 15-04-20059 Vasanthotsavam 10 3-30 PM Every day 3000 15-04-2005

10 Ekantha Seva (Only Current Booking)

1 10-30 PM Every day 120 No Advance Booking


S.No. Name of the Sevas/Utsavams No. of Persons

Seva Time Days Amount for each TicketIn Rs.

Advance Booking Made

Upto

II Weekly Sevas1 Visesha Pooja 5 8-30 AM Monday 3000 4-4-20052 Astadala pada Padmaradhanamu 2 7-30 AM Tuesday 2500 21-03-20063 Sahasra kalasabhishekam 6 7-30 AM Wednesday 5000 14-01-20094 Thiruppavada Seva 6 7-30 AM Thursday 5000 24-08-20085 Vasatralankara Seva 2

Wife & Husband

4-00 AM Friday 12250 02-05-2014

6 Poorabhishekam 1 4-00 AM Friday 750 08-1-20167 Civet Vessel (Punugu Ginne) 1 4-00 AM Friday 300 08-1-20168 Musk Vessel (Kasturi Ginne) 1 4-00 AM Friday 150 08-01-20169 Nijapada Darsanam 1 5-30 AM Friday 200 27-05-2005

III Periodical Sevas1 Float Festival 5 7-00 PM Five days in a

year2500 2006

2 Vasanthotsavam 10 2-00 PM Mar/APR 3000 20063 Padmavathi Srinivasula Parinayam 5 4-30 PM May 5000 20064 Abhidheyaka Abhishekam 5 8-00 PM June 2000 20055 Pushpa Pallaki 5 7-30 PM July 1000 20056 Pavithrotsavam 2 9-00 AM August 5000 20087 Pushpa Yagam 5 9-00 AM November 3500 20068 Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam 10 11-00 AM Mar/Apr/July

/Sep/Oct/Dec/Jan

3000


Accommodation Reservation & Allotment SystemArjitha Seva Reservation System- e-DwarapalakaSudarshanam- A barcoded wrist band and Biometrics based darshan booking system- Q ManagementTTD’s official web portal: www.tirumala.org / www.tirupati.org On-Line Booking Services through Web : e-Hundi,e-Booking,e-Seva www.ttdsevaonline.com Ticket Automatic Printing & Accounting System (TAPAS)Tonsure Token Issuing SystemOn-line Toll Fee collection systemCentralized Payroll, pension monitoring systemCentralized electronic surveillance system

Technology shines at the Shrine: e-Governance in TTD

Some of Successful stories of implementing IT enables Services (ITes) towards e-Governance in TTD include

http://www.tirumala.org/

http://www.tirupati.org/

http://www.ttdsevaonline.com/


•Earlier Waiting time in compartments 10 to 15 hours

Matter of convenience – Introduction of Sudarshanam

●Barcoded wrist band based sudarshnam – 1999●Biometrics with digital photo– May 2003●Biometrics based Sudarshanm implemented in 29 centres in AP and other states including Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, pondicheri ,vellore ●Reduced waiting time at Temple Premises●Facilitated to plan in advance ●Smooth and hassle free darshan

●Official Web Portal Providing information to the pilgrims●Introduced web based on-line booking services to enable pilgrims to reserve accommodation and seva tickets through internet using credit card/debit cards www.ttdsevaonline.com●Introduced web based service to enable the devotees to send their offering to the deity through the Net e-hundi

http://www.ttdsevaonline.com/


e-Darshane-Darshan(On-Line Booking Services)(On-Line Booking Services)

Pilgrim centric services• Accommodation• Arjitha Sevas• Sudarshanam

– All district HQs in AP, TTD’s Information Centres state capitals outside AP : Phase-I 33 places

– Adhering to single window

– Centralized, Integrated database at Tirupati

– On-Line, Central Quota

– First Come First Serve Basis

– Biometrics with Photo for Identity

Operational from 33 centres across AP & India


Annadanam & Prasadam

•Annaprasadams preparation at potu•Modernization of potu•Introduction of Ghee tankers•Conveyor belt for Laddu tray lifting•Sugar syrup preparation

Prasadam

Annadanam Trust

•Vegetarian meals is provided free of cost to devotees•About 30,000 pilgrims avail this facility every day in Annadanam complex•Food inspectors constantly check quality of food supplied by all TTD canteens and private hotels at Tirumala


Health, Sanitation, Tonsuring & CleanlinessHealth, Sanitation, Tonsuring & Cleanliness TTD takes measures to prevent spread of contagious diseases at TTD takes measures to prevent spread of contagious diseases at

TirumalaTirumala– Cleaning of rooms in choultries, cottages, guest houses, residential localities, quarters Cleaning of rooms in choultries, cottages, guest houses, residential localities, quarters and all areasand all areas

– Cleaning of pilgrim congregated areas Cleaning of pilgrim congregated areas – Desilting and cleaning of open drains and removal of any blockages in sewer pipelinesDesilting and cleaning of open drains and removal of any blockages in sewer pipelines– Special measures to control of rats/rodentsSpecial measures to control of rats/rodents– Anti Malarial MeasuresAnti Malarial Measures– Three sewage treatment plants Three sewage treatment plants

Privatization of House keeping, SanitationPrivatization of House keeping, Sanitation Use of Mobile ToiletsUse of Mobile Toilets Collection and Transportation of garbageCollection and Transportation of garbage

– Construction of plant for Bio-Conversion of solid waste into manure under Construction of plant for Bio-Conversion of solid waste into manure under processprocess

Cleaning of public toilets and urinals – 600 NosCleaning of public toilets and urinals – 600 Nos– Maintaining cleanliness and application of sufficient disinfectants like bleaching power, Phenyl etc round the Maintaining cleanliness and application of sufficient disinfectants like bleaching power, Phenyl etc round the

clockclock– Frequent inspection of food establishments, seizing the exposed food articlesFrequent inspection of food establishments, seizing the exposed food articles


Health, Sanitation, Tonsuring & CleanlinessHealth, Sanitation, Tonsuring & Cleanliness Testing of drinking waterTesting of drinking water Cleaning of footpathsCleaning of footpaths

– Control of Mosquitoes, House flies, Bedbugs, Control of Mosquitoes, House flies, Bedbugs, cockroaches and other insectscockroaches and other insects

– Distribution of potable waterDistribution of potable water

Tonsuring Over 600 barbers, operating in three batches round the clock, are available Over 600 barbers, operating in three batches round the clock, are available

to perform tonsureto perform tonsure Tonsure done at free of cost at KKCTonsure done at free of cost at KKC Antiseptics are mixed with water and applied to the head before tonsuringAntiseptics are mixed with water and applied to the head before tonsuring Bathrooms, with geysers for hot water are providedBathrooms, with geysers for hot water are provided Biometrics based token issue system Biometrics based token issue system Each pilgrim is provided a blade with tokenEach pilgrim is provided a blade with token Proposed to use hand gloves by the barbers for tonsuringProposed to use hand gloves by the barbers for tonsuring Frequent medical check to the barbers Frequent medical check to the barbers On an average 20,000 tonsure per day On an average 20,000 tonsure per day Sale of Human hair 30 crores per yearSale of Human hair 30 crores per year


Water Supply Water Supply SystemSystem Average daily water demand : 20 Lakhs Gallons Average daily water demand : 20 Lakhs Gallons

Name Name Full Storage Full Storage Capacity in Capacity in Lakh GallonsLakh Gallons

Present Present storage storage capacity capacity in Lakh in Lakh GallonsGallons

Gogarbham Gogarbham dam (1963)dam (1963)

28942894 28942894

PapavinasanaPapavinasanam dam (1983)m dam (1983)

52405240 52405240

Akasaganga Akasaganga dam (2002)dam (2002)

685685 685685

Water Sources

Water is filtered and chlorinated to potable standardsNearly 15 Lakh Gallons is being pumped from Srivari mettu to Tirumala


Quality ControlQuality Control Separate Quality Testing facilitySeparate Quality Testing facility

– Quality control division in engineeringQuality control division in engineering– Testing Lab Testing Lab

For Food & water AnalysisFor Food & water Analysis Analysis of food grains and spices Analysis of food grains and spices Analysis of srivari prasadamsAnalysis of srivari prasadams


Srivari SevaSrivari Seva According to the scriptures, Devine According to the scriptures, Devine

grace can be attained not only by grace can be attained not only by worship of Lord Balaji but also by worship of Lord Balaji but also by serving his devoteesserving his devotees

A unique opportunity ,TTD provides A unique opportunity ,TTD provides for devotees to serve fellow pilgrimsfor devotees to serve fellow pilgrims

An integral part of worship at An integral part of worship at TirumalaTirumala

It enlivens our spirit, prepares our It enlivens our spirit, prepares our bodies and souls to act according to bodies and souls to act according to the will of Supreme Lordthe will of Supreme Lord

Through Srivari Seva, devotees can Through Srivari Seva, devotees can volunteer their services in the volunteer their services in the following areasfollowing areas– Annadanam, Queue Lines,Kalyanakatta, Annadanam, Queue Lines,Kalyanakatta,

Service to Pilgrm-pedestriansService to Pilgrm-pedestrians– Cloak rooms, parking areas, Free Cloak rooms, parking areas, Free

luggage centre, pushkaraniluggage centre, pushkarani– Information centres, Srivari TempleInformation centres, Srivari Temple


Vigilance & SecurityVigilance & Security Right from the Alipiri tollgate Right from the Alipiri tollgate

vigilance & security personnel are vigilance & security personnel are putput

Security checks are posted along Security checks are posted along the pathsthe paths

Technology utilization:Technology utilization:– CCTV system, Fire extinguishers, LPG CCTV system, Fire extinguishers, LPG

storage, Solar energy for cooking and storage, Solar energy for cooking and water heating, water heating, wind millswind mills etc etc

Pollution checking equipments Pollution checking equipments utilizedutilized

Computerised toll fee collection Computerised toll fee collection system is introducedsystem is introduced

Bullet proof door control system is Bullet proof door control system is under processunder process


Social ServicesSocial ServicesTTD has taken many social service initiatives in areas like education, medical treatment, and rehabilitation of the physically challenged and economically backward. It also provides aid to authors and subsidised equipment to other temples. Insurance to pilgrims in case of accidentsInsurance to pilgrims in case of accidentsMedical InstitutionsSocial Activities Educational Activities Religious Activities Publications Literary Research

http://edpserver/ttdsite/Original%20Site%20contents%2030.09.04/activities_social.htm

http://edpserver/ttdsite/Original%20Site%20contents%2030.09.04/activities_education.htm

http://edpserver/ttdsite/Original%20Site%20contents%2030.09.04/activities_relig.htm

http://edpserver/ttdsite/Original%20Site%20contents%2030.09.04/activities_publi.htm

http://edpserver/ttdsite/Original%20Site%20contents%2030.09.04/activities_literary.htm


Institutions-ReligiousInstitutions-Religious Veda PatashalaVeda Patashala

– Established in 1884 as Gurukula sytem , an extension to SVO Established in 1884 as Gurukula sytem , an extension to SVO collegecollege

– To encourage and promote vedic studiesTo encourage and promote vedic studies– Rig Vedam, Yajurvedam, Suklayajurvedam, Rig Vedam, Yajurvedam, Suklayajurvedam,

Samavedam,Pancharatra,Vaikhanasa, Saivagama, Smartham Samavedam,Pancharatra,Vaikhanasa, Saivagama, Smartham are taughtare taught

Sri Venkateswara Vedanta Vardhini Sanskrit Sri Venkateswara Vedanta Vardhini Sanskrit college, Sec’badcollege, Sec’bad

– Taken over from council of a sanskrit education , Hyderabad Taken over from council of a sanskrit education , Hyderabad on 01-04-1964on 01-04-1964

– Impart courses in sastras viz. vedanta, Nyaya, Vyakarana, Impart courses in sastras viz. vedanta, Nyaya, Vyakarana, Tarka, Sahitya, Meemasa, AlankaraTarka, Sahitya, Meemasa, Alankara

– Free education and boardingFree education and boarding– Affiliated to Osmaia UniversityAffiliated to Osmaia University

SV Oriental CollegeSV Oriental College– Established in 1884 Established in 1884 – Impart orientanl education Impart orientanl education – Awards oriental titles viz. Siromani in sahitya, Nyaya Awards oriental titles viz. Siromani in sahitya, Nyaya

Vyakarana Vidwan/Sanskrit, Vidwan/Telugu, Pre-degree and Vyakarana Vidwan/Sanskrit, Vidwan/Telugu, Pre-degree and BA degree in Telegu and HindiBA degree in Telegu and Hindi

– Hostel facility providedHostel facility provided


Sri Venkateswara Institute of traditional sculpture and Architecture (SVITSA)Sri Venkateswara Institute of traditional sculpture and Architecture (SVITSA)

– To Develop, encourage and propagate all activities associated with templesTo Develop, encourage and propagate all activities associated with temples– The main area being traditional sculpture and architecture The main area being traditional sculpture and architecture – Imparting training in carving prathimas and construction of VimanamsImparting training in carving prathimas and construction of Vimanams– Imparting training free of cost in temple architecture, stone sculpture, Sudhai, Imparting training free of cost in temple architecture, stone sculpture, Sudhai,

wood carving, metal sculpture and traditional paintingwood carving, metal sculpture and traditional painting– Makes and supplies stone idols of various Gods and Goddesses to temples in needMakes and supplies stone idols of various Gods and Goddesses to temples in need– Idols of Lord Venkateswara and Padmavathi upto 5 Feet are supplied free of costIdols of Lord Venkateswara and Padmavathi upto 5 Feet are supplied free of cost– Other Idols at a subsidy of 50%Other Idols at a subsidy of 50%

SV Music CollegeSV Music College– Established in 1959 to encourage Fine Arts Established in 1959 to encourage Fine Arts – Has B.Music degree , Diploma in Sangeetha, Vadhya, Natya Visharadha Has B.Music degree , Diploma in Sangeetha, Vadhya, Natya Visharadha

courses, Harikata Visharadha, Sangeetha Vadhya Praveencourses, Harikata Visharadha, Sangeetha Vadhya Praveen– Has day and evening coursesHas day and evening courses– No Tuition feeNo Tuition fee– Affiliated to SV UniversityAffiliated to SV University

Institutions-ReligiousInstitutions-Religious


SV Poor HomeSV Poor Home– For alleviating the people suffering from LeprosyFor alleviating the people suffering from Leprosy– Patients admitted arePatients admitted are

I.I. Infective cases, who require MDT (Multi Drug Therapy)Infective cases, who require MDT (Multi Drug Therapy)II.II. Cases fit for reconstruction surgery and other complicationsCases fit for reconstruction surgery and other complicationsIII.III. Cases of Tropic UlcersCases of Tropic UlcersIV.IV. Who require physical rehabilitationWho require physical rehabilitation

– Bed strength 200Bed strength 200– Out patients block for treating out-patients Out patients block for treating out-patients – In-patients provided with good accommodation, boarding In-patients provided with good accommodation, boarding

and clothingand clothing– Entertainment through TVs, record playerEntertainment through TVs, record player– As a rehabilitation the patients are trained in agriculture, As a rehabilitation the patients are trained in agriculture,

occupational therapy like carpentry, weaving, shoe occupational therapy like carpentry, weaving, shoe making, basket making and tailoring etcmaking, basket making and tailoring etc

Welfare Welfare ActivitiesActivities


Welfare Welfare ActivitiesActivities SV BalamandirSV Balamandir

– Established in 1943Established in 1943– Cares for destitute and homeless childrenCares for destitute and homeless children– The strength is 225The strength is 225– Provide food , shelter and basic education Provide food , shelter and basic education

to enable them to stand on their own feetto enable them to stand on their own feet– Provide School uniform, un-uniform, Provide School uniform, un-uniform,

blankets, towel, bed spread, pillow and blankets, towel, bed spread, pillow and weekly oil bathweekly oil bath

– Impart coaching in tailoring and gardeningImpart coaching in tailoring and gardening– During vacations they are sent to During vacations they are sent to

transport, workshop and limb centre for transport, workshop and limb centre for trainingtraining



SV KarunadhamamSV Karunadhamam– Established on 26.07.1991Established on 26.07.1991– To rehabilitate old neglected people and To rehabilitate old neglected people and

eradicate beggar menaceeradicate beggar menace– Bed strength 50Bed strength 50– Served two meals and break fast. Sweet and Served two meals and break fast. Sweet and

savuory are served savuory are served – Clothes provided twice in a yearClothes provided twice in a year– Medical care given by TTD Central Hospital and Medical care given by TTD Central Hospital and

Govt. HospitalsGovt. Hospitals– TV and Tape recorder provided for entertainmentTV and Tape recorder provided for entertainment– In the event of death, if there is no response from In the event of death, if there is no response from

guardian, the funeral is conducted by the guardian, the funeral is conducted by the institution institution


SV School for deaf and dumbSV School for deaf and dumb– Three institutions are run at Tirupati, Three institutions are run at Tirupati,

Bhimavaram and warangalBhimavaram and warangal– At Tirupati started in 1984, in At Tirupati started in 1984, in

Bhimavaram on 10-09-85, and at Bhimavaram on 10-09-85, and at warangal on 02-10-86warangal on 02-10-86

– Aim is to normalise , humanise, Aim is to normalise , humanise, socialise the handicapped children and socialise the handicapped children and make them live as normal citizenmake them live as normal citizen

– Imparting training in book binding, Imparting training in book binding, tailoring and artstailoring and arts

– Provided free hostel facilityProvided free hostel facility



Balaji Institute of Surgery, Rehabilitation & Balaji Institute of Surgery, Rehabilitation & Research for Disabled (BIRRD)Research for Disabled (BIRRD)– Started on 06-04-1985Started on 06-04-1985– Aim is to provide comprehensive free treatment and Aim is to provide comprehensive free treatment and

rehabilitation to poor and disabled, orthopaedically rehabilitation to poor and disabled, orthopaedically handicapped person from all over the countryhandicapped person from all over the country

– Treatment offered by major, minor surgical Treatment offered by major, minor surgical procedures and medicines procedures and medicines

– Has IP & OP , Bed strength 200Has IP & OP , Bed strength 200– Out patients who come for physiotherapy and ALFC Out patients who come for physiotherapy and ALFC

are provided free accommodation and foodare provided free accommodation and food– Free Food is served to the inpatients and one Free Food is served to the inpatients and one

attendant alsoattendant also– Financed by TTD as grant-in-aid and accept Financed by TTD as grant-in-aid and accept

donationsdonations

Welfare ActivitiesWelfare Activities

Artificial Limb Fitting Centre (ALFC)Artificial Limb Fitting Centre (ALFC)– Started in 1981Started in 1981– Orthopedic appliances , Artificial limbs supplied on free Orthopedic appliances , Artificial limbs supplied on free

of cost to the needy physically handicapped personsof cost to the needy physically handicapped persons

Dharma Prachara ParishadDharma Prachara Parishad– Established in 1969Established in 1969– Propagation of sanathana dharmaPropagation of sanathana dharma– Conducts periodical and special programmes to inculcate religious Conducts periodical and special programmes to inculcate religious

discipline and moral values and to instill faith in Hindu religion and its discipline and moral values and to instill faith in Hindu religion and its tenetstenets

– Conducts Bhajanas, religious discourses, Harikathas, Kumkum puja, Conducts Bhajanas, religious discourses, Harikathas, Kumkum puja, Sankeerthans, Purana Pravachana, Geetha Gnana Yagnam, Musical Sankeerthans, Purana Pravachana, Geetha Gnana Yagnam, Musical competitions on devotional songs and Bhaghavad Geetha, Drama and competitions on devotional songs and Bhaghavad Geetha, Drama and Upanyasams to achieve the objectUpanyasams to achieve the object

– Epic study examinationEpic study examination School going children of 8School going children of 8thth to 10 to 10thth class are tested through an examination class are tested through an examination

about their proficiency in Hindu epicsabout their proficiency in Hindu epics Prizes are awarded to rankersPrizes are awarded to rankers

– Kumara Adhyapaka SchemeKumara Adhyapaka Scheme Selected gurus teach veda to students under gurukula tradition on Selected gurus teach veda to students under gurukula tradition on

sambhavana basissambhavana basis The disciples are also given stipendThe disciples are also given stipend They are called to SV Veda Parashala to their progressThey are called to SV Veda Parashala to their progress On successful completion they are permitted to appear in veda sastra agama On successful completion they are permitted to appear in veda sastra agama

vidwat sadasuvidwat sadasu– Vedaparayanam SchemeVedaparayanam Scheme

Veda pandits are given monthly sambhavana for rendering vedaparayanam Veda pandits are given monthly sambhavana for rendering vedaparayanam service in temples of AP and other statesservice in temples of AP and other states

Veda pandits over 70 years age are given financial assistance for the service Veda pandits over 70 years age are given financial assistance for the service of veda pravachanam in their houses till their life timeof veda pravachanam in their houses till their life time

Dharmic ActivitiesDharmic Activities

SV Central Library & Research CentreSV Central Library & Research Centre – Registered as an autonomous society under Registered as an autonomous society under

registration of societies Actregistration of societies Act– To Create a sizeable collection of books mainly To Create a sizeable collection of books mainly

dealing with Indian Philosophy, culture, religion, dealing with Indian Philosophy, culture, religion, mythology, rituals etcmythology, rituals etc

– Facilitates and promote research by scholarFacilitates and promote research by scholar

Dharmic Dharmic ActivitiesActivities

Annamacharya ProjectAnnamacharya Project– Aim is propagation of divine message of Annamacharya in Aim is propagation of divine message of Annamacharya in

which the Venkateswara cult is preachedwhich the Venkateswara cult is preached– Keertanas are taught to students and propagatedKeertanas are taught to students and propagated– Printing & Publishing of works of AnnamayyaPrinting & Publishing of works of Annamayya– Conduct Saptagiri Sankeerthanas at several places Conduct Saptagiri Sankeerthanas at several places – Conduct monthly programmes like music concert, Harikatha Conduct monthly programmes like music concert, Harikatha

at various temples , institutions all over Indiaat various temples , institutions all over India

AlwarDivyaprabandham ProjectAlwarDivyaprabandham Project– Aim is to propagate and carryout research and Aim is to propagate and carryout research and

publish the nalayiara(4000) Divyaprabandhampublish the nalayiara(4000) Divyaprabandham– Propagate messages of Alwars and other Acharya Propagate messages of Alwars and other Acharya

purushas of Vaishnava sectpurushas of Vaishnava sect– Celebration of Tirunakshatram and Avatarotsavas of Celebration of Tirunakshatram and Avatarotsavas of

the Alwarsthe Alwars


Dasasahitya ProjectDasasahitya Project– Aim is to propagate and popularise the Aim is to propagate and popularise the

philosophy and traditions of karnataka philosophy and traditions of karnataka haridasas and their literatureharidasas and their literature

– Conduct cultural programmes and exhibitions , Conduct cultural programmes and exhibitions , musical programmes, Harikatha and discoursesmusical programmes, Harikatha and discourses

Bhagavatham ProjectBhagavatham Project– Aim is to bring a definite critical edition of Srimad Aim is to bring a definite critical edition of Srimad

Bhagavatham along with the three major Bhagavatham along with the three major commentaries for dwaita, Adwaita and Visisthaadwaita commentaries for dwaita, Adwaita and Visisthaadwaita

– Bhagavatha Sapthaham, Dasavathara Jayanthi, Vyasa Bhagavatha Sapthaham, Dasavathara Jayanthi, Vyasa Poornima are conductedPoornima are conducted


SV Recording ProjectSV Recording Project– Aim is to bring out pre-recorded audio/video Aim is to bring out pre-recorded audio/video

cassettes , audio/Video CD etc of relevance to cassettes , audio/Video CD etc of relevance to TTD programmes of daily rituals and other rituals TTD programmes of daily rituals and other rituals at SriTT Tirumala, Annamayya compositions, at SriTT Tirumala, Annamayya compositions, selected portion from vedas and Brahmotsavamsselected portion from vedas and Brahmotsavams

– Veda Pandits are selected to recite vedas for Veda Pandits are selected to recite vedas for recordingrecording


Veda Recording ProjectVeda Recording Project– Aim is to record the rescensions of four vedas Aim is to record the rescensions of four vedas

from all over Indiafrom all over India– Rare sakhas are also selected for preservationRare sakhas are also selected for preservation– To record the Nalayiara Divyaprabandham To record the Nalayiara Divyaprabandham

composed by Alwars for preservationcomposed by Alwars for preservation– To make available for research purposeTo make available for research purpose


“Service to man is service to God”

Ultimate objective is to have a hassle free darshan and take sweet memory of Lord’s darshan

Conclusion

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