Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
Heavy Rush Expected in Tirpuati on Vaikunth Ekadasi
Vykuntha Ekadasi falls on the 7th of January. The occasion is a pious day for the Hindus. It is believed that the gates of the heaven open up on this day and anyone who leaves this world on this pious day would make a direct entry into the heavens.
Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam is making elaborate arrangements for this day in Tirumala. There would be special devotional programs in Tirumala and the TTD is expecting unprecedented crowds on this day at the temple. Bhajans are also being organized by the TTD at various temples across the state. Special books are also planned to be released on this day.
It is nothing new for TTD to conduct such programs but there is a huge demand and flow of pilgrims for this event. Bookings are happening tremendously and it shows that the devotional fervor has grown big among the people.
TTD is a conglomeration of temples, brought under the First Schedule 2 of the Act 30 of 1987. The Board of Trustees is constituted by members appointed by the government.
Objectives
TTD has dedicated itself to serving pilgrims who visit Tirumala and Tirupati. It provides facilities to make their pilgrimage a unique and rewarding spiritual experience. It also works towards preserving the serenity and sanctity of the sacred Tirumala-Tirupati area.
TTD is ever-conscious of the social, economic, religious and environmental needs of the people, especially the needy. It undertakes several activities and has initiated different schemes in these areas.
