TTD- Conduct of SARASWATHI YAGAM in Tirupati on March 9

 

HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS CONVERGE FOR "SARASWATHI YAGAM"

TIRUMALA, MARCH 9:  Hundreds of students took part in the Maha Saraswathi Yagam performed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams in Tirupati on Friday.

 

This Yagam would help to improve concentration, stabilise the thought process, infuse rationality in thinking and achieve mental maturity which is very essential especially for the students towards their fruitful career ahead.

 

From the past few years TTD's Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad (HDPP) wing has been organsing this Maha Saraswathi Yagam during the examination period to appease Goddess of Wisdom - Saraswathi Devi to shower her blessings on the students.

 

Under the supervision of TTD Agama Advisor Dr Vedantam Vishnubhattacharyulu, the Yagam took place between 9am to 1pm in Ramachandra in Tirupati as per the norms of Vaikhanasa Agama tradition. The vedic pundits performed homam by setting up six Agni Gundams and recited "Saraswathi Maha Mantra" which will help the students to build mental determination and courage to pass the exams. Later "Vidya Kankanams"-sacred threads were distributed to the students.

 

TTD EO Sri LV Subramanyam, JEO Sri P Venkatrami Reddy, DPP Deputy EO Sri Umapathi Reddy, OSD Sri Raghunath, scholar Sri Chenchu Subbaiah and others also took part in the ceremonious fete. They all wished the students whole-heartedly "All the Best" for their exams.

 

Earlier during the day around 8.30am, the processional deities of Lord Sri Rama flanked by Goddess Sita Devi and Lord Lakshmana Swamy were brought to the mandap where the ritual took place

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TTD- IIIrd Day of Sri Vari Float Festival at Tirumala on March 6

As part of ongoing five day Annual Float Festival, the third day is dedicated to the idols of Lord Malayappaswamy and His consorts. The idols were taken out in procession from Sri Vari Temple to Sri Vari Pushkarni situated near the Temple on Tuesday evening. 

Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri L.V.Subramanyam, Executive Officer, Sri K.S.Srinivasa Raju, Sri M.K.Singh, C.V&S.O, Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V&S.O, Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyEO(Temple), Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai, Peishkar and large number of devotees took part.

TTD- Sahasra Chandra Darshana Shanti Mahotsavam of Pejavar mutt seer at Tirumala on March 6

     INDIA IS AN EMBODIMENT OF RICH HERITAGE 

AND CULTURE – TN GOVERNOR

TIRUMALA, MARCH 6:  India is an embodiment of rich culture and heritage which has shown the world the essence of its great religious legacy said Tamil Nadu Governor Honourable Sri K Rosaiah.

Speaking on the occasion of Sahasra Chandra Darshana Shanti Mahotsavam of Pejavar mutt seer Sri Vishvesha Teertha Swamy and Sudhamangalotsavam in Kalyana Vedica at Tirumala on Tuesday he said, Saint Acharya Purushas like Adi Shankara, Ramanuja, Madhwacharya taught the spirit of Bhakti Tatva among the people. “They pioneered the concept of Hindu Dharma with their immortal teachings and taught the world the quintessence of Bhakti. Today this legacy has been continued by the Pejavar Seer’, he added.

Earlier TTD EO Sri LV Subramanyam said, the last step in the journey of a human being is unifying with the Almighty. This could be possible only if you learn Bhakti Tatva in the presence of spiritual Gurus”, he added.

In his spiritual remarks, the Pejawar Seer said, the prosperity of India lies in its concept of “Unity in Diversity” and this spirit has made the country the spiritual capital of the world.

In his presidential address Karnataka Legislative Council Speaker Sri TH Shankara Murthy said the history of Hindu Santana Dharma way backs to five thousand years and is the oldest, existing religion in the entire world.

 Tirumala JEO Sri KS Srinivasa Raju, CVSO Sri MK Singh, Dasa Sahitya Special Officer Sri Ananda Teerthacharya, TTD Dharmic advisor Sri PVRK Prasad and others were also present.

TTD- HE Governor of Tamil Nadu Dr. K.Rosaiah visit to Sri Vari Temple, Tirumala on March 6

His Excellency Governor of Tamil Nadu Dr. K. Rosaiah , who arrived here on his visit Tirumala,  offered prayers to the lord Venkateswara during laghu darshan on Tuesday morning. On his arrival in front of Sri Vari Temple the priests and officials have welcomed the Governor of Tamil Nadu. After dharshan of lord, Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri K.Srinivasa Raju, Joint Executive Officer, TTDs has presented Sri Vari Prasadam, the veda pandits of the temple have blessed him with Vedic Hymns at Ranganayakula Mandapam.

Sri M.K.Singh, C.V& S.O, Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyEO(Temple), Temple Peishkars Sri Ramurthy Reddy, Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai and TTD Officials were present.

TTD- IInd day of Sri Vari Annual Float Festival at Tirumala on March 5

As part of ongoing five day Sri Vari Annual Float Festival, the second day is dedicated to the idols of Lord Krishna and Rukmini. The idols were taken out in procession from Sri Vari Temple to Sri Vari Pushkarni situated near the Temple on Monday evening.

 

Sri L.V.Subramanyam, Executive Officer, Sri K.S.Srinivasa Raju, Sri M.K.Singh, C.V&S.O, Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V&S.O, Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyEO(Temple), Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai, Peishkar and large number of devotees took part.

 

five-day annual Theppotsavam at Sri Vari Temple

The five-day annual Theppotsavam at Sri Vari Temple, Tirumala began here on Sunday. The processional deities of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Sita and Hanumantha, were taken around the mada streets encircling the holy shire in grand procession before reaching the venue, Sri Vari Pushkarini (temple tank). Later, the deities were mounted on the colourfully illuminated Float, and were dragged around the holy tank amidst great religious fervour from 7PM to 8PM. Tens of thousands of devotees congregated on the holy steps of the temple tank, hours in advance to enjoy the colourful festival. While asthana vidwans played the nadaswaram' the temple priests recited verses from the holy scriptures. The entire programme lasted for more than one hour.

Sri K.Bapi Raju, Chairman TTDs, Sri Sri Sri 1008 Suyetheendra Theertha Swamy, Sri Padula Varu, Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Sri P.Venkatrami Reddy, Joint Executive Officer, Sri M.K.Singh, C.V&S.O,  Sri Sivakumar Reddy, Addl C.V&S.O, Sri Ramesh Reddy, S.E- II, Sri Munirathnam Reddy, DyEO(Temple), Sri Chandrasekhar Pillai, Peishkar and devotees took part.

TTD BUDGET 2012-2013

 

Presenting the 2012-13 budget of TTD as well the various developmental activities which are in offing, the TTD Trust board chairman Sri Kanumuri Bapiraju said For the first time in the history of TTD the Budget Revenue is expected to cross a land mark figure of Rs.2,000 Cr with Hundi Collections, Sale receipts of Human Hair & increased rate of Interest on investments (FDRs) as source of funds.

 

Later the chairman along with Executive Officer of TTDs Sri LV Subramanyam briefed the pilgrim services mulled by TTD for this financial year. The meeting was also attended by Board Members Sri Cheruku Muthyam Reddy, Sri Routhu Suryaprakash Rao, Smt. Pamula Rajeswari, Ex-Officio members Smt. Chitra Ramachandran, Sri G.Balaramaiah, Joint Executive Officers Sri K.S.Srinivasa Raju, Sri P.Venkatrami Reddy. Some excerpts as follows:

 

PILGRIM SERVICES

 

• The spacious Kalyana Vedika located in Tirumala will be henceforth used to perform “Nitya Kalyanam” which will become operational by the end of March. The bride will be provided with talibottu, kalimettlu and darshan will be provided to six members including bride and bridegroom along with their parents.
• With an aim to propagate hindu sanatana dharama vigorously, TTD has decided to perform 150 kalyanams this year.
• TTD is making new Swarna Radham to Lord Venkateswara during the year 2012-13 by utilizing a Gold reserve of around 70 kgs.  The old Silver Radham of Lord Venkateswara will be converted in to Golden Radham now.
• No increase is proposed and present rates are maintained on all pilgrim facility areas like Darshan and seva tickets, prasadams, toll gate, reception, etc.
• Additional Pilgrim accommodation facility is brought in by completing Nandakam and Vishnu Nivasam Guest Houses, in all respects and sufficient budget provision is made for this purpose.
• More no. of gold & silver dollars is made available to purchase by way of reducing administrative charges and this will make the pilgrims to feel happy and remember the Tirumala pilgrimage throughout their life.
• In respect of Pilgrim security the inner corridor construction in Tirumala will be pushed forward during the budgeted year.
• Increased allocation has been made to meet the Pilgrims Medical needs at Tirupati and Tirumala.
• Huge outlay on Pilgrim sanitation at Tirumala and Tirupati is provided with a cost of Rs.58.43 crores.
• The measures to implement the Modern Technology Systems in all departments of TTD so as to ensure the desired quantum of work from the Contract personnel employed is contemplated during the year 2012-13 and the sufficient provision has been made to meet the expenditure.
• The huge deficit of Rs.15 Crores in Annadanam Trust is proposed to meet from TTD general funds.
• TTD is taken care of the insurance of property & lives of Pilgrims, and made appropriate provision for the same.
• The Vehicle Inspection facility at the Alipiri Toll gate has been modernized to accommodate & clear more vehicles with enhanced inspection techniques like under chassis inspection to secure the lives of pilgrims.
• 7 New Buses have been introduced in TTD fleet to take the pilgrims to different destinations in Tirupati & Tirumala.
• The Calendar and Dairy prices are not proposed to increase during the year 2012-13.
• The Kalyanakatta is going to be revamped for providing better Pilgrim facilities.

 

EMPLOYEES WELFARE

 

• Sufficient provision has been made for House Building, Vehicle Loan and Marriage Loan, etc. keeping in view the enhanced ceilings by Govt.
• Recent Pay Revision recommendations have been implemented in TTD & arrears are paid & able to pay from time to time in the ensuing financial year.
• Provisions are made to meet the increase in Dearness allowance from time to time.
• Sufficient allocation has been made to meet the regular Pension payments.  TTD has started building up the Corpus fund for Pensioners and in this regard a provision has been made at Rs.50 crores towards the Pension fund during the Budgeted year 2012-13.  For information TTD has made an allocation of Rs.45 crores in the last year.
• Enhanced Capital Budget for procurement of new Vehicles has been made so as to ease out the difficulties of the employees by way of replacing old vehicles, and making additions to the existing fleet.
• To bring out more transparency in the medical expenses incurred by the employees in SVIMS, the reimbursement of Medical Expenses to SVIMS is being contemplated & provision is made.
• Sufficient Budget has been provided for Purchase of medical equipment and purchase of medicines in Hospitals and Dispensaries in TTD.  It would increase the confidence of employees on medical facilities provided by TTD.

 

• Sufficient amounts are earmarked for Repairs & renovation works of TTD employees quarters and necessary allocation is made to “own house in TTD sites” after getting clearance from the Hon’ble High court.
• Allocation is made in respect of re-imbursement of Uniform  allowance to TTD employees on par with Govt. employees which will eliminate the hardship faced by employees with the system of providing uniform through TTD Procurement.
• One Twelve sheet calendar given to all regular employees @ free of cost.
• Subsidized rates of laddus & Canteen rates are not altered in case of employees.
• Sufficient amounts are provided for insurance coverage of gold jewellery, vehicles, Sandal wood etc.

 

DHARMIC AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

 

• Amounts are earmarked for construction of Temples in Kurukshetra, Kanyakumari, way side shelters in Tamilnadu and opening of Gosalas in various parts of States.  Budget is provided to Mumbai Information Centre.
• Rs.4.00 crores has been allotted for Renovation of Temples as per the scheme approved by Govt. of A.P. & other requirements through S.V.Heritage & Preservation Trust.
• Rs.12.00 crores will be spent on construction of temples in Dalitawadas / Girijanawadas, etc. under Rs.5.00 lakh / Rs.10.00 lakh scheme.The expenditure towards Dupa Deepa Naivedyam can be met from DPP as a part of Dharma Prachara Activities for the temples constructed under the above scheme.
• Outlay is increased to Rs.2.00 crores on SRAVANAM for opening its sub centres in various districts of A.P.
• Nithya Kalyanam and Srinivasa Kalyanam are treated as part of DPP. Increased outlay has been made for Vedic Assistance Scheme and all  projects run by TTD.
• Increased grant has been proposed Rs.2 Crores for undertaking maintenance of SVRRG Hospital  & other Govt. medical institutions.
• Increased provision has been made for mike sets, umbrellas, Vigrahams, etc. for distribution to needy temples.
• Grants & Contributions are enhanced to charitable activities like Health & Education.

 

TTD BUDGET 2012-13

 

Sources of Funds		(Rs. in Crores)
Sl.      No.	Particulars	Revised Estimates              2011-2012	Budget Estimates              2012-2013
1	Capital Funds – Kanuka	731.00	800.00
2	Interest on Investments	405.23	475.00
3	VIP Break, Special Entrance&Seegra Darsanam	165.00	169.00
4	Sale of Human Hair	179.00	145.00
5	Prasadam Receipts	135.00	137.50
6	Choultries Receipts	69.00	72.50
7	Receipts including Loans & Advances recoveries from employees, EMD, Security Deposits, etc.	114.56	56.45
8	Arjitham Receipts	43.00	43.00
9	Sale Proceeds Gold Dollars	17.00	19.00
10	Lease rents from hotels and shops , KKC Receipts, Annadanam receipts, Engineering Receipts, Toll gate receipts, Sale of publications, Canteen Receipts, Educational Receipts, Other Capital Receipts  etc.	90.47	92.56
	Total :	1949.26	2010.01
Utilization of Funds
Sl.      No.	Particulars	Revised Estimates              2011-2012	Budget Estimates              2012-2013
1	Corpus and Other investments	630.23	533.07
2	Salaries & Wages	300.00	336.00
3	Proktham & Vagapadi (Purchase of material for Laddus and Vadas Prasadams)	180.98	196.00
4	Grants and Contributions	124.91	154.56
5	Fixed Assets	125.00	150.00
6	Pension Trust, Gratuity Trust & CPS Trust Payments	125.00	145.00
7	Out sourcing expenses	73.75	92.00
8	Loans & Advances to employees, EMD, Security Deposits, etc.	69.55	53.25
9	Pension Fund Contributions	45.00	50.00
10	Other Purchases like Petrol, Diesel, Stationery, Medicines etc.	30.62	37.51
11	Electrical Charges	33.00	35.00
12	Repairs & Maintenance of Fixed Assets	31.50	32.50
13	Other benefits to staff like reimbursement of Fees & Books, Bus Rayathi Coupons, Brahmotsava Bahumanam, etc.	22.72	24.72
14	Dittam & Arjitham (Purchase of material for Annaprasadams etc. and Vastrams)	21.88	24.00
15	Advertisements	11.00	11.00
16	Other Capital & Miscellaneous Expenses	124.12	135.40
	Total	1949.26	2010.01

 

 

BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS

 

           

Sources of Funds

 

a)        Kanuka

 

Ø   Estimated Receipt - Rs. 731.00 Crores during 2011-12  

Ø   Projected Receipt - Rs.800.00 Crores for the year 2012-13

 

b)        Interest on Investments

 

Ø   Estimated Receipt - Rs. 405.23 Crores during 2011-12  

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