Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Naidu Urges Preservation of Tirumala Traditions, Praises TTD Administration
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu visited Tirumala for a major temple festival.
He prayed to Lord Venkateswara for prosperity in Andhra Pradesh and progress for India.
He carried special silk robes to the temple as part of a traditional ceremony.
His family, priests and officials joined the procession.
Naidu also took part in a special temple service called Pedda Sesha Vahana Seva.
He said Tirumala’s traditions and heritage should be protected for future generations.
He praised the temple administration for its discipline and management.
He asked officials to make temple visits easier for devotees and planned to inspect several facilities the next day.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu called for preserving Tirumala’s traditions, heritage and distinctive discipline for future generations.
Naidu presented silk robes to Lord Venkateswara on behalf of the state government during the annual Salakatla Brahmotsavams.
He participated in the Pedda Sesha Vahana Seva, the first vahana seva of the nine-day festival.
Naidu praised the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams administration and urged officials to provide devotees with smooth, hassle-free darshan.
He released the TTD’s 2027 calendars, diaries and table calendars, and planned to inaugurate facilities and review TTD activities on Wednesday.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, his family, priests, ministers and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams officials.
- What
- Naidu presented silk robes to Lord Venkateswara, participated in a festival seva, praised the temple administration and called for preserving Tirumala’s heritage.
- When
- Tuesday, during the annual Salakatla Brahmotsavams; additional inaugurations and a review were scheduled for Wednesday.
- Where
- Tirumala, including the Bedi Anjaneya Swamy temple, the main temple and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams facilities.
- Why
- To participate in the Brahmotsavams, offer prayers, preserve Tirumala’s traditions and improve devotees’ darshan experience.
- Festival
- Annual Salakatla Brahmotsavams, a nine-day festival
- Silk robe ceremony
- Naidu presented silk robes to Lord Venkateswara on behalf of the state government
- First vahana seva
- Pedda Sesha Vahana Seva
- Naidu’s message
- Tirumala’s traditions and heritage should be preserved and passed to future generations
- Administration
- Naidu said TTD management could serve as an example for temple administration in India
- Devotee services
- The TTD trust board and staff were asked to ensure smooth, hassle-free darshan
- Released materials
- TTD 2027 calendars, diaries and table calendars
