COVID Effect: Tirupati Brahmotsavam to be held without devotees

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam has declared Anjanadri Tirumala as the birthplace of Lord Hanuman.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam has declared Anjanadri Tirumala as the birthplace of Lord Hanuman.

TTD board chairman YV Subba Reddy said like last year’s festival, this year’s Navratri Brahmastavam will also be celebrated inside the temple without a congregation.

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  • Last Update:September 17, 2021, 10:42 PM IST
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A top functionary of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) said that the Navratri Brahmotsavam of Lord Venkateswara hill temple, which is scheduled to begin in Tirumala from October 7, will be held without the participation of devotees. The one who controls the hill temple. Speaking to reporters, TTD Board Chairman YV Subba Reddy said that like last year’s festival, this year’s Navratri Brahmastavam also without congregation of devotees and celestial processions keeping in mind the health safety of devotees and TTD staff. will be celebrated inside

The decision was taken in compliance with the new COVID guidelines issued by the central and state governments in October in view of the possibility of a third wave of coronavirus, he said. However, the limit on entry of devotees for darshan of Lord Venkateswara will continue as usual during Brahmotsavam too, Reddy said. Reddy said between 15,000 to 20,000 would be allowed to visit the temple till the pandemic situation normalises.

Meanwhile, a TTD release said that a US-based devotee working with Facebook, Pusala Vishwanath has donated Rs 10 crore to Lord Venkateswara Temple with a request from TTD to use the funds for charitable institutions run by TTD. Offered Rs. On behalf of the devotee, his father P Anjaneyulu, a retired TTD officer, today handed over a demand draft of the amount to TTD executive officer KS Jawahar Reddy, the release said.

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