TTD Bans Political Speeches At Tirumala, Warns Of Legal Action Against Violators

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has decided to ban political speeches within the premises of temples under its care to protect the sanctity and spiritual peace of these sacred places.

The decision reportedly came in response to a growing trend of politicians using the temple as a platform for political rhetoric and criticism of opponents.

TTD has said that such political activities disturb the spiritual atmosphere in Tirumala.

TTD has also issued a stern warning, stating that legal action will be taken against violators and those propagating such statements.

"In the sacred Tirumala divine temple, which always reverberates with Govinda Namas, in the recent times, some people and political leaders after the darshan in Tirumala temple, are making political and hate statements before the media in front of the temple, disturbing the spiritual atmosphere in Tirumala," a TTD spokesperson was quoted as saying by NDTV.

The Tirumala temple body appealed to everyone to cooperate with the decision and threatened legal action against violators.

Further, the TTD has also announced that the local residents of Tirupati will be provided Srivari Darshan on 3 December in Tirumala.

Tokens will be issued on Sunday at Mahathi Auditorium in Tirupati and in the community hall of Tirumala at 5 am.

In its inaugural meeting on 18 November, the TTD board of trustees decided to provide Srivari darshan to locals on the first Tuesday of every month.

Residents of Tirupati Urban, Tirupati Rural, Chandragiri, Renigunta mandals as well as Tirumala can get tokens by showing their Aadhaar card.

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