Eminent personalities discussing issues related to Parakamani of TTD at ‘Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah’ meeting held in Hyderabad on Sunday. | Photo credit: RAMAKRISHNA G
Prominent voices from across the country expressed deep concern over the recent irregularities in the ‘Parakamani’ (donation counting) process at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), calling for accountability, transparency and technological reform, at a special assembly here on Sunday.
Telangana BJP president N. Ramachander Rao said the scandal has shaken the faith of millions of devotees across the country. He warned that such incidents threaten public trust, spirituality and devotion to the temple. “This is not a minor issue – this is a serious breach of faith,” he said, stressing that returning the stolen money does not absolve the crime from the law. He called for a fully transparent census process, from staff selection to CCTV surveillance, and urged the use of modern technology to avoid future lapses. Rao also praised TTD board member Bhanu Prakash for bringing the issue to the public’s attention and demanded a comprehensive inquiry to restore confidence.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice L. Narasimha Reddy described the scandal not only as a crime but as an attack on dharma. He called for strict action against the accused and transparent investigation. Former General Secretary LV Subrahmanyam advocated modern technology and systematic supervision in TTD’s accounting system.
Temple priest Chilkur Rangarajan Swamy emphasized that the wealth of the temple belongs to the devotees and no individual has personal authority over it. He demanded that the “Parakamani” census be broadcast live to the public. Former CBI officer JD Lakshmi Narayana has recommended the introduction of a disclosure system for the use of tenders, a press release said.
Published – 26 Oct 2025 19:44 IST
