Archive · 13 Dec 2025
TTD Expands Annaprasadam Drive Across 60 Temples
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is expanding its Annaprasadam (free meals) service to 60 temples.
This service started in 1985 and has grown significantly over the years.
Currently, the TTD serves meals to about 1.8–1.9 lakh devotees daily, with more on weekends and special occasions.
The meals are served at various locations, including Tirumala and Tiruchanoor.
The TTD has a trust with Rs 2,316 crore in fixed deposits to support this service.
The goal is to provide tasty and hygienic meals to all devotees.
TTD is expanding Annaprasadam distribution to 60 temples under its supervision.
The scheme started on April 6, 1985, serving 2,000 devotees daily initially.
The Sri Venkateswara Annaprasadam Trust was established in 1994 and renamed in 2014.
Currently, 1.8–1.9 lakh devotees are served daily, with more on weekends and special occasions.
The trust holds Rs 2,316 crore in fixed deposits as of November 15.
- Who
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
- What
- Expansion of Annaprasadam distribution across 60 temples
- When
- Preparations underway; initial scheme started April 6, 1985
- Where
- 60 temples, including Tirumala and Tiruchanoor
- Why
- To provide hygienic and tasty Annaprasadam to devotees
- Organization
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
- Initial Start Date
- April 6, 1985
- Trust Established
- April 1, 1994
- Trust Renamed
- 2014
- Current Distribution Locations
- 60 temples, including Tirumala and Tiruchanoor
- Daily Devotees Served (Regular Days)
- 1.8–1.9 lakh
- Daily Devotees Served (Weekends)
- 2–2.1 lakh
- Trust's Fixed Deposits (as of November 15)
- Rs 2,316 crore