TTD Executive Director Anil Kumar Singhal tells the officials to study the feasibility of starting another channel under SVBC to show the uniqueness and importance of local and affiliated TTD temples. | Photo credit: File photo
Officials of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams have been advised to explore the use of virtual reality to introduce the significance of TTD of local and affiliated temples to devotees. TTD Executive Director Anil Kumar Singhal instructed that the services and rituals of these temples should be widely publicized through electronic media.
Addressing a review meeting with senior officials at the TTD administration building in Tirupati on Saturday, Mr. Singhal said Augmented Reality technology could also be considered to effectively convey the significance, architectural beauty and other important aspects of local and affiliated temples. He asked the officials to explore the feasibility of developing a dedicated mobile application through which temple sculptures and images on mobile phones could be scanned to display their mythological and historical significance using advanced technology.
The Executive Director also proposed to study the feasibility of launching another channel under SVBC, if required, to showcase the uniqueness and importance of local and affiliated TTD temples on the lines of telecasting rituals of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Tirumala on SVBC channel.
Mr. Singhal directed that special officers be appointed to improve the facilities for devotees in local and affiliated TTD temples. These officials should visit frequently and report on development work. In accordance with the Chief Minister’s instructions, he directed that annadanam be distributed in all TTD temples. Each temple should maintain a general account and a separate account for annadanam, both of which should be regularly audited by special officers, while the existing annaprasadam accounts will continue.
For the convenience of devotees, officials have been asked to coordinate with TTD CVSO for queue management, CCTV monitoring and related arrangements. The Executive Director further instructed the officials to take planned measures to ensure timely performance of rituals, Vahana Sevas and major festivals with advance planning besides providing medical services, deployment of Srivari Sevaks, keeping Pushkarinis clean, proper budgeting, efficient waste management and adequate sanitation facilities.
Published – 03 Jan 2026 20:41 IST
