'Baseless': TTD Refutes Former Chairman’s Allegations On Vedic Chanting In Tirupati

Last Updated:June 21, 2025, 12:38 IST

The TTD, however, strongly refuted the allegations, calling them baseless, politically motivated, and harmful to the institution’s global reputation.

TTD clarified that the recitation time has been increased. (Local18)

Former Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman and senior YSRCP leader Bhumana Karunakar Reddy has criticised the TTD administration and the ruling NDA government for allegedly compromising the sanctity and traditions of the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple.

Speaking to the media in Tirupati, Reddy condemned the comments of a TTD official who suggested that Vedic chanting in the Sriwari temple was unnecessary and should be discontinued.

Describing these statements as “sacrilegious" and “arrogant," Reddy asserted that all four Vedas are continuously recited in the temple, and highlighted that the TTD operates six Vedic schools to promote these ancient scriptures.

He also mentioned that several religious leaders had raised concerns about these issues with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, which led to TTD officials being reprimanded. The TTD, however, strongly refuted Reddy’s allegations, calling them baseless, politically motivated, and harmful to the institution’s global reputation.

In an official statement, the TTD clarified that the recitation time has been increased and the divine chant ‘Om Namo Venkatesaya’ now resonates throughout the temple premises, including queue lines, Annaprasadam halls, and footpaths. Officials stated that the reforms were introduced to enhance transparency and improve services for devotees.

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