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TTD now focusses on Navaratri Brahmotsavams

The illuminated Sri Venkateswara temple

The illuminated Sri Venkateswara temple   | Photo Credit: K_V_PoornachandraKumar

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JEO says more number of devotees expected

With the successful completion of the Salakatla annual Brahmotsavams, the TTD has is now focussing its attention on the Navaratri Brahmotsavams scheduled from October 10.

The temple of Lord Venkateswara is witnessing two Brahmotsavams this year.

Presiding over a meeting, Tirumala-based JEO K.S. Srinivasa Raju said expectations were high with regard to the turnout, as the festivities coincide with Dasara holidays and the auspicious Tamil Peratasi Saturdays.

All restrictions in the darshan of the deity observed during the Salakatla Brahmotsavams will continue during the festival period and the ₹300 special entry darshan tickets would be issued in a limited number on the succeeding days of the Garuda Seva slated for October 14. Only Sarva darshanam will be allowed on the day of Garuda Seva and there shall be no issuance of foot path tokens to pilgrims on the last three Peratasi Saturdays, which fall on October 6,13 and 20.

New darshan lines will be set-up for the convenience of the ordinary devotees at Mulla Guntha and linked to the existing ones at Lepakshi Circle.

Mr. Raju said the TTD Vigilance and Security wing in coordination with the local police had focussed their attention on the online seva tickets fraud.

A detailed report would be soon submitted to the Executive Officer.

The Navaratri Brahmotsavams will conclude with Chakrasnanam on October 18 with Rathotsavam (Golden chariot) the previous day.