Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavams conclude grandly.. TTD Chairman BR Naidu highlights special services to devotees.. SV Museum to be available to devotees soon.
Tirumala, Trinet News, October 20: TTD Chairman BR Naidu stated that the Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavams in Tirumala concluded with utmost grandeur and success. He noted that lakhs of devotees had darshan of Srivari during the celebrations held from October 12 to 20. On behalf of TTD, he expressed gratitude to everyone including the officials, staff, Srivari Sevaks, police, and vigilance personnel who worked for the success of the Brahmotsavams.
Speaking at a press conference organized on the occasion of the successful conclusion of the Brahmotsavams, BR Naidu said that the illumination arrangements made this year, unlike ever before, deeply captivated the devotees. He appreciated the employees who designed the wonderful electrical illuminations. He stated that despite facing some trouble due to heavy rains, devotees witnessed the Lord's vahana sevas with utmost devotion and reverence. He praised the officials and staff for providing necessary facilities to the devotees disregarding the rain.
Tirumala vibrant with the arrival of devotees, BR Naidu revealed that 6.46 lakh devotees had darshan of Srivari in the past eight days. He stated that devotees offered offerings of Rs. 25.79 crores through the hundi, and anna prasadam was distributed to 22.60 lakh people. He mentioned that 2.44 lakh devotees offered hair tonsuring, and 34.34 lakh laddus were sold. He said that continuous services were provided to devotees despite heavy rains on the day of Garuda Seva. He explained that transport, medical, security, and sanitation arrangements were effectively managed keeping the rush of devotees in view.
Performances by 6,777 artists: As part of the Navaratri Brahmotsavams, a total of 6,777 artists from 26 states across the country as well as Qatar and Dubai performed various cultural programs. BR Naidu stated that TTD EO Muddada Ravichandra felicitated four art troupes that gave the best performances every day.
He revealed that special decorations were undertaken in Tirumala using 60 tonnes of traditional flowers and five lakh cut flowers. He stated that 36 massive digital screens were arranged for devotees to easily view the vahana sevas.
Special arrangements for transport and medical services: For the convenience of devotees, the Chairman stated that free transportation was provided to about seven lakh devotees in Tirumala through 39 electric buses. He said that 4,500 Srivari Sevaks provided exceptional services to the devotees. For medical services, he explained that 75 doctors and 20 ambulances were made available. As part of security arrangements, he stated that 2,000 vigilance personnel along with 2,800 police were deployed. He noted that 3,500 staff members provided services for sanitation management on the day of Garuda Seva.
SV Museum for devotees soon: TTD Chairman BR Naidu expressed special gratitude to everyone whose collective effort led to the success of Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavams. He said that steps are being taken in the direction of providing more spiritual and cultural experiences to the devotees. As part of this, he revealed that the SV Museum will soon be made accessible to devotees. He stated that the Navaratri Brahmotsavams concluded successfully with the cooperation of devotees, coordination of officials, and dedication of the staff.
