Archive · 20 Aug 2025
TTD Introduces AI for Pilgrim Management, Addresses Fraud
Tirumala temple is going to use AI to help pilgrims.
This will help people get to see the temple faster.
The temple is also building more temples to counter conversions and is setting up a lab to stop online scams related to tickets.
The chairman defended his work, saying everything is done openly and no money is misused.
TTD plans to introduce AI for pilgrim management, aiming to reduce darshan wait times.
The TTD board approved AI implementation and plans for temple construction to counter conversions.
Non-Hindu employees may face transfer or voluntary retirement, with strict action against religious propaganda.
A cyber security lab will be established to combat online fraud related to darshan tickets.
Chairman Naidu defended his tenure, addressed allegations, and discussed financial matters.
- Who
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and pilgrims.
- What
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will introduce AI for pilgrim management and implement various other initiatives.
- When
- Announced on Wednesday
- Where
- Tirumala, with announcements made in Hyderabad
- Why
- To streamline pilgrim management and counter conversions.
Allegations against the TTD Chairman
Transparency and Financial Management
Transparency
Allegations against the TTD Chairman
YSRC leaders and a vernacular daily alleged irregularities against the chairman.
Transparency and Financial Management
The chairman defended his tenure and refuted claims of misuse of funds.
- Organization
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
- Location
- Tirumala
- Chairman
- B.R. Naidu
- AI Initiative Goal
- Reduce darshan wait times
- Cybersecurity Action
- Establishment of a dedicated lab
