Archive · 21 Jun 2025
TTD Refutes Former Chairman’s Allegations On Vedic Chanting
A former leader of a temple is upset with the current leaders, claiming they are changing important religious practices.
He said that they were considering stopping the chanting of ancient religious texts.
The current leaders denied this, saying the opposite is true: they have increased the chanting.
They claim the former leader's comments are political and untrue.
They also stated they are making improvements to make things better for the people who visit.
Former TTD Chairman criticized the TTD administration for allegedly compromising the temple's traditions.
Reddy condemned officials suggesting discontinuation of Vedic chanting, calling it 'sacrilegious' and 'arrogant.'
The TTD refuted Reddy's claims, labeling them 'baseless' and politically motivated.
TTD stated that recitation time has been increased and 'Om Namo Venkatesaya' is now chanted throughout the premises.
The TTD introduced reforms to enhance transparency and improve services for devotees.
- Who
- Former TTD Chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy and current TTD administration.
- What
- Dispute over Vedic chanting in Tirupati temple.
- When
- Article published June 21, 2025.
- Where
- Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Disagreement over the preservation of traditions and alleged political motivations.
Former TTD Chairman's Perspective
TTD Administration's Perspective
Tradition and Rituals
Former TTD Chairman's Perspective
Claims traditions are being compromised.
TTD Administration's Perspective
The TTD is maintaining and enhancing traditions.
- Event
- TTD dispute
- Location
- Tirupati, India
- Main issue
- Vedic Chanting in Temple
- Accusation
- Compromising traditions
- Refutation
- Claims are baseless and politically motivated
- TTD Response
- Increased recitation time