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TTD Prepares for Ramakrishna Teertha Mukkoti
On February 1, a special event called Ramakrishna Teertha Mukkoti will take place in the forests of Tirumala.
Devotees will go on a tough six-kilometer walk through the forest to reach a sacred water body.
This water body is very special and is only accessible once a year.
The TTD, which manages the Tirumala temple, is making sure everything is safe for the devotees.
They will check everyone's health before the walk, provide food and water, and make sure there is medical help available.
Priests will perform special rituals at the water body.
The TTD wants to ensure that everyone stays safe and has a good experience.
Ramakrishna Teertha Mukkoti will be observed on February 1 at Tirumala, involving a challenging six-kilometer forest trek to a sacred teertha.
The teertha is one of the seven principal teerthas of Tirumala, believed to cleanse sins and provide spiritual upliftment.
TTD has implemented strict safety measures, including medical screening at Papavinasanam to prevent health risks during the trek.
Devotees will be allowed to undertake the trek only between 5 am and 12 noon, with private vehicles banned and RTC buses provided.
Special rituals, including abhishekams and pujas, will be performed by priests from the Tirumala temple at the teertha.
- Who
- TTD officials, devotees, priests from Tirumala temple
- What
- Observance of Ramakrishna Teertha Mukkoti with a forest trek and rituals
- Where
- Tirumala, Seshachalam forests
- When
- February 1 (event), Wednesday (review meeting)
- Why
- To observe the spiritually significant Mukkoti and provide devotees with a safe and convenient experience
Safety First
Devotional Devotion
Medical Screening
Safety First
TTD emphasizes medical screening to prevent health risks during the strenuous trek.
Devotional Devotion
Some devotees may find the screening restrictive, as it limits participation based on health conditions.
Transportation Restrictions
Safety First
Private vehicles are banned to ensure safety and order during the event.
Devotional Devotion
Devotees might prefer the convenience of personal transportation for the challenging trek.
Key facts
- Event
- Ramakrishna Teertha Mukkoti
- Date
- February 1
- Location
- Tirumala, Seshachalam forests
- Trek Distance
- Nearly 6 km
- Key Official
- Ch Venkaiah Chowdary
- Safety Measures
- Medical screening, restricted entry, RTC buses only
- Spiritual Significance
- One of the Saptagiri Teerthalu, believed to cleanse sins
Quotes
Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary
TTD Additional Executive Officer
“Medical screening would be conducted at Papavinasanam before allowing devotees to proceed.”
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“Those with heart ailments, asthma, chronic illnesses, excessive weight and small children would not be permitted in the interest of safety.”
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