Archive · 14 Dec 2025
TTD Launches Divine Plantation for Sacred Wood
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is starting a special project to grow sacred trees.
These trees will be used to make Dwajasthambhams, which are holy flag masts in Hindu temples.
The project will use 100 acres of land to grow trees like teak and Indian kino.
These trees are important because they must be straight and strong, following ancient rules.
The TTD wants to make sure they have enough sacred wood for temples now and in the future.
This project is the first of its kind in India and shows the TTD's commitment to tradition and the environment.
TTD is launching a Divine Plantation Project to grow sacred trees for Dwajasthambhams.
The project will use 100 acres of TTD-managed land to cultivate Agama-approved tree species.
Dwajasthambhams are central features in Hindu temples, symbolizing the divine connection between heaven and earth.
Traditionally used tree species include teak, Indian kino, and select Terminalia and Shorea species.
The project aims to ensure a sustainable and ritually sanctified source of sacred timber for current and future temple needs.
- Who
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
- What
- Launch of a Divine Plantation Project to grow sacred trees for Dwajasthambhams
- When
- Announced on Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Nellore, India
- Why
- To ensure sacred timber is home-grown, ritually sanctified, and sustainably sourced for temple use
- Organization
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
- Project Name
- Divine Plantation Project
- Land Area
- 100 acres
- Purpose
- Cultivate sacred trees for Dwajasthambhams
- Tree Species
- Teak, Indian kino, Terminalia, Shorea
- Symbolism
- Divine connection between heaven and earth
- Announcement Date
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Leadership
- B.R. Naidu (TTD Trust Board chairman)