Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Political Dispute Arises Over Discarded Idol in Tirupati
There's a fight going on in Tirupati about an old stone statue.
Bhumana, who used to be in charge, says it's a statue of a god that's not being treated well.
He believes it's Lord Vishnu.
The people currently in charge say it's not the statue Bhumana thinks it is.
They claim it's an unfinished statue of a different god that was left behind.
The argument has become very public, with accusations of disrespect and political motives flying around.
The former chairman is vowing to keep speaking out.
Former TTD chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy accused the TTD of neglecting a sacred idol.
The TTD board refuted the claims, stating the idol was an unfinished statue of Shani, not Maha Vishnu.
The idol was found in an unsanctified area near Alipiri.
The sculptor confirmed the idol was abandoned due to defects.
Bhumana stated he would continue raising the issue despite potential legal action.
- Who
- Bhumana Karunakar Reddy and TTD Board members
- What
- Disagreement over a discarded idol's identity and treatment.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Alipiri, Tirupati
- Why
- Disagreement over the idol's identity and its perceived neglect.
Bhumana Karunakar Reddy's Perspective
TTD Board's Perspective
Idol's Identity
Bhumana Karunakar Reddy's Perspective
The idol is Lord Maha Vishnu and has been disrespected.
TTD Board's Perspective
The idol is an incomplete Shani figure, discarded years ago.
Treatment of the Idol
Bhumana Karunakar Reddy's Perspective
The idol was found in a state of neglect.
TTD Board's Perspective
The idol was in an unused area and was never consecrated or considered sacred.
- Location
- Alipiri, Tirupati
- Main Issue
- Discarded stone idol
- Involved Parties
- Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, TTD Board
- Idol's Alleged Identity
- Lord Maha Vishnu (Bhumana); Unfinished Shani (TTD)
- Former TTD Chairman
- Bhumana Karunakar Reddy
- Current TTD Chairman
- B.R. Naidu