The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) received a substantial donation of Rs 1.2 crore from Hyderabad-based industrialist B.V.V.S.N. Raju, owner of Max Infra Private Limited, on Sunday. The donation was made in the form of demand drafts handed over to TTD Additional Executive Officer S. Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary at the Ranganayakula Mandapam within the Srivari Temple premises.
Breakdown of the Donation
Out of the total amount, Rs 44 lakh was allocated for sponsoring one day of Annaprasadam distribution at the Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasadam Complex. The remaining Rs 76 lakh was contributed to the Sri Venkateswara Annaprasadam Trust, which manages the free food distribution program for pilgrims visiting the temple.
Fuel Situation in Tirumala
Meanwhile, the TTD has clarified that there is no fuel shortage in Tirumala, contrary to concerns raised by some devotees. On Sunday afternoon, petrol was temporarily exhausted at the HP and IOCL petrol bunks in Tirumala, leading to the display of 'No Stock' boards at those outlets. However, by evening, a tanker arrived at the HP petrol bunk, restoring fuel availability. The TTD also informed that a tanker is expected to reach the IOCL petrol bunk by Monday morning to replenish supplies.
Additional EO Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary has instructed the fuel dealers to take precautionary measures in advance to ensure that no fuel shortage arises at the petrol bunks in Tirumala in the future. This assurance comes as a relief to thousands of pilgrims who visit the hill shrine daily.
About the Donor
B.V.V.S.N. Raju is a prominent industrialist from Hyderabad and the owner of Max Infra Private Limited. His generous contribution will support the TTD's ongoing efforts to provide free meals to devotees through the Annaprasadam scheme.
