Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Police Advise Postponing Vyasa Ashram Centenary Celebrations
Sri Vyasa Ashram planned to hold celebrations for its 100th anniversary in Yerpedu.
The police advised moving the event to a later date this year.
They said there are disagreements about how the Ashram is managed.
They also said they cannot provide enough officers during the planned dates.
Many police officers will be needed for festivals in and around Tirumala.
The organisers must tell the authorities about new dates early.
Officials will then decide how to manage security and traffic.
Both groups involved in the dispute were told not to make statements that could cause trouble.
Police advised postponing Sri Vyasa Ashram’s August 27–September 2 centenary celebrations in Yerpedu.
Authorities cited unresolved management disputes, law-and-order concerns and limited police availability.
The review followed directions from the Andhra Pradesh High Court in WP No 23621/2026.
Organisers were asked to choose another date within 2026 and notify officials in writing beforehand.
Officials warned both Ashram groups against provocative statements and ordered legal action for violations.
- Who
- Sri Vyasa Ashram organisers, district authorities, police and groups involved in the Ashram management dispute.
- What
- Police advised postponing the Ashram’s centenary celebrations and rescheduling them for another date in 2026.
- When
- The celebrations were scheduled for August 27 to September 2; a replacement date was not specified.
- Where
- Sri Vyasa Ashram in Yerpedu, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Authorities cited management disputes, law-and-order concerns and a shortage of police personnel because of upcoming festivals.
Proceed With Planned Celebrations
Postpone Until Authorities Can Provide Security
Event timing
Proceed With Planned Celebrations
The centenary celebrations had been scheduled for August 27 to September 2, indicating the organisers’ proposed plan to hold them on those dates.
Postpone Until Authorities Can Provide Security
Police advised moving the celebrations to another date in 2026 because adequate security could not be provided on the proposed dates.
Management dispute
Proceed With Planned Celebrations
The Ashram’s centenary event has reportedly been postponed several times amid continuing controversy over its administration.
Postpone Until Authorities Can Provide Security
Police and district officials cited unresolved management disputes and warned both groups against provocative statements or allegations.
Security arrangements
Proceed With Planned Celebrations
The celebrations could proceed if arrangements were made for the proposed dates.
Postpone Until Authorities Can Provide Security
Authorities said short-notice deployment of sufficient personnel would be difficult because officers are needed for major festivals and other security duties.
- Scheduled dates
- August 27 to September 2
- Recommended timing
- Another suitable date within the 2026 calendar year
- Main concerns
- Management disputes, public-order risks and insufficient police personnel
- Review led by
- District Collector Dr S Venkateswar
- Police official issuing orders
- District Superintendent of Police L Subba Rayudu
- Upcoming duties cited
- Salakatla and Navaratri Brahmotsavams, Vinayaka Chavithi and other festivals
- Court reference
- Andhra Pradesh High Court WP No 23621/2026