Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Tirumala Cultural Event: Artists Protest Alleged Fraud by Organizer
A cultural event in Tirumala caused upset when many artists couldn't perform.
They paid an organizer named Abhishek, who promised them slots at a show.
However, he was accused of tricking them, as he collected money and didn't provide entry to all performers.
The court stepped in to help, but many artists still couldn't get in.
TTD officials allowed some performers.
An investigation has started to figure out what happened.
Artists protested in Tirumala after being denied entry to a cultural program.
Event organizer Abhishek allegedly collected money from artists under false pretenses.
Abhishek promised performance slots for a cultural program called Sri Srinivasa Kalaarchana.
The High Court intervened, directing TTD to allow 1,200 artists to perform.
TTD Vigilance is investigating complaints of fraud, and the organizer's manager was detained.
- Who
- Artists, organizer Abhishek, TTD, High Court.
- What
- A cultural program in Tirumala faced protests and accusations of fraud.
- When
- June 21 (planned event) and June 27-28 (court-ordered performances).
- Where
- Asthana Mandapam in Tirumala.
- Why
- Discrepancies regarding performance slots after the organizer collected money from artists.
Artists
TTD
Performance Opportunities
Artists
All artists should be allowed to perform.
TTD
TTD initially revoked permission after complaints.
- Event Title
- Sri Srinivasa Kalaarchana
- Organizer
- Abhishek
- Accusation
- Collecting money for performance slots
- Organizations involved
- Annamacharya Arts Academy and Annamayya Sahithi Kala Vikasa Parishad
- High Court Order
- Allow performances by 1,200 artistes
- Investigation
- TTD Vigilance initiated an investigation
