Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Bigg Boss Fame Shiva Jyothi's Tirumala Remarks Spark Outrage
A famous TV anchor, Shiva Jyothi, made fun of the free food (prasadam) given to devotees at a holy place called Tirumala.
People got upset because they thought she was being disrespectful.
She said sorry, but people are still angry and want the temple authorities to do something about it.
Shiva Jyothi, a TV anchor and Bigg Boss contestant, sparked outrage with her comments about Tirumala annaprasadam
In a viral video, she called devotees in the Srivani queue 'rich beggars' while receiving the sacred offering
Devotees condemned her remarks, demanding action from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
Shiva Jyothi apologized, but devotees continue to express anger and seek strict measures against such incidents
TTD has repeatedly warned against filming and disrespectful behavior in Tirumala
- Who
- Shiva Jyothi, a TV anchor and Bigg Boss contestant
- What
- Made disrespectful remarks about Tirumala annaprasadam
- When
- During a visit to Tirumala with her husband and friends
- Where
- Tirumala, a holy hill shrine
- Why
- To express her opinion about the free food given to devotees
Devotees
Shiva Jyothi
Respect for Annaprasadam
Devotees
Annaprasadam is a divine service, not a 'costly freebie'
Shiva Jyothi
Shiva Jyothi's remark was misinterpreted, and she didn't mean to hurt sentiments
Filming in Tirumala
Devotees
Devotees demand strict action against visitors who film reels or make derogatory remarks
Shiva Jyothi
Shiva Jyothi admitted it was a mistake to speak in that manner
- Temple
- Tirumala, a holy hill shrine dedicated to Lord Venkateswara
- Offering
- Annaprasadam, a sacred offering made in the name of Lord Venkateswara
- Queue
- Srivani trust-linked break darshan tickets queue
- Organization
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the managing body of the temple
- TV Show
- Bigg Boss Season 3, a Telugu reality TV show
- Shiva Jyothi's Action
- Apologized for her remarks on social media
