Tirumala temple sets record with Rs 10 crores donation receive in a single day

Tirumala temple sets record with Rs 10 crores donation receive in a single day

The Lord Venkateshwara temple at Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh today received a record Rs 10 crores in cash donations. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) officials said that this was a record for a single day collection at the temple. The cash donations of Rs 10 crores were made by individuals as well as private companies. This is aside the regular cash donations in the “hundi’’ made by devotees which are yet to counted for today. Officials said that the donations were driven up in recent day by an uptick in devotees arriving in huge numbers from neighbouring Tamil Nadu, especially from Tirunelveli.
Gopal Bala Krishnan from Tirunelveli of Tamil Nadu donated Rs sevem crores with one crore each to Sri Venkateswara Pranadana Trust; Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust; Balaji Institute of Surgery Research and Rehabilitation for the Disabled (BIRRD); Sri Venkateswara Veda Parirakshana Trust; Sri Venkateswara Anna Prasadam Trust; Sri Venkateswara Sarva Sreyas Trust; and to Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel (SVBC).
Tirunelveli-based A-Star Testing and Inspection Pvt Ltd, donated Rs one crore to Sri Venkateswara Vidyadana Trust while Balakrishna Fuel Station also from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu has donated Rs one crore to Sri Venkateswara Alayala Nirmanam Trust. Tamil Nadu-based Seahub Inspection Services has donated Rs one crore to Sri Venkateswara Heritage Preservation Trust of TTD. The donors handed over the demand drafts to TTD Executive Officer A V Dharma Reddy. Officials have said that devotees visiting the temple after the pandemic are donating generously.
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While the number of pilgrims visiting the famous temple has been going up over the last few months after Covid-19 restrictions were relaxed, June 4 witnessed 90,165 pilgrims visit the temple. The donations received on that day was Rs 4.18 crores. On June 5, the temple received 78,188 pilgrims and cash donation of Rs 3.94 crores.
The TTD today announced that it is inviting suggestions and complaints from visitors through a live phone call in programme. The “Dial Your Executive Officer’’ will be conducted from 9 am to 10 am on June 10. “Pilgrims who may have experienced problems when visiting the temple may call and discuss with the EO,’’ an official said.

The TTD will also resume “Kalyanamastu’’- a hugely popular free community weddings programme held at all district headquarters–programme from August 7. The programme enables families from socially and economically backgrounds to perform marriges of their children at the mass wedding programme without much financial burden. The pro-poor programme used to held every 3-4 months but was stopped in 2009.
TTD chariman Y V Subba Reddy said that the eligible grooms and brides should register their names at the offices of district collector, Revenue Development Officer, or Tehsildar concerned.

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On Telangana Formation Day, KCR praises state for reaching ‘pinnacle of development’

On Telangana Formation Day, KCR praises state for reaching ‘pinnacle of development’

Celebrating the 9th Telangana Formation Day, Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has extended greetings to the people of the state, saying the state was formed due to the sacrifices of its people, and was built with the same spirit.
The chief minister participated in celebrations at Pragati Bhavan, his office-cum-residence, and hoisted the national flag. The national anthem was also sung. Later, he visited the Telangana Martyrs Memorial at Gun Park and paid tributes.
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Telangana has registered qualitative growth in agriculture, irrigation, power, education, health etc. The awards and rewards announced by the Union Government and other national and international agencies are testimony to the state’s development, Rao said.Best of Express PremiumExplained: The case for six airbagsPremiumSri Lanka plans to develop Trincomalee port as industrial hub, stirs glob...PremiumOpinion: Instant justice is a crime that cannot be ignoredPremiumOpinion: A modest, uneven economic recoveryPremium
“It is a universal fact that there is absolutely no comparison with the situation that existed when the Telangana state was formed and the present-day conditions. In economic development, the increase in per capita income, in supplying free and quality power 24×7 to all sectors, in creating additional irrigation and drinking water, in welfare of the people, growth in IT and industries and almost in all the sectors, Telangana state has become a role model for the country and it is a moment of pride for all of us,” the chief minister said.
He said that Telangana has achieved unprecedented growth in welfare and development by implementing various schemes within eight years.
“The Telangana region, which had unleashed a relentless struggle for 60 years for its own identity and existence, has reached the pinnacle of development and it stands with a sense of pride in the world. In a short span of eight years, the Telangana state has become a manual for others in the country to follow. All this was possible with the blessings of people and the government employees who worked with commitment and dedication which is a fact that no one can deny,” Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said.

He added that with strict financial prudence and perfect planning, the state can increase its revenue resources. “From 2014 to 2019, with 17.24 per cent average annual economic growth, Telangana state became number one in the country. Despite several obstacles and a deadly pandemic situation like corona, Telangana is making rapid strides in development,” he said. “The very fact that the Economic Survey of India 2020-2021 had congratulated Telangana…is a certificate for the state for its prudent fiscal management and financial discipline.”
The chief minister said the state government is delivering people’s welfare-centric administration with utmost transparency and economic discipline. He said that government decisions taken with a strong political commitment, its execution and people’s support have paved the way for big achievements.
Despite the Union Government creating hurdles, Telangana state will continue to progress towards achieving ‘Bangaru Telangana’ (golden Telangana) with a resolve, Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said.
Meanwhile, BJP state president and MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar hoisted the national flag at the BJP’s office in the presence of state leaders and cadre. He also released a book on the NDA government’s 8 years of achievements. The BJP will also organise a programme on Thursday afternoon to remember and honour the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for Telangana. Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) leaders also held a function at Gandhi Bhavan.

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