The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), as a token gift to newly wed couples, has introduced current booking of Kalyanotsavam tickets, which will be henceforth issued to them from April 30 onwards, on a first come first serve basis, said TTD executive officer, Mr I.Y.R. Krishna Rao.
Addressing media persons at Tirumala on Friday after reviewing with TTD officials, he said that the TTD had mulled this idea to provide an opportunity to newly wed couples wed in less than a week, to have the blessings of Lord Venkateswara.
He said that a quota of 20 Kalyanotsavam tickets have been allotted to newly weds and the tickets will be issued on a first come first serve basis alone.
“Of 100 kalyanotsavam tickets issued under current booking, 20 will henceforth be allotted to newly wed couples. If the number of couples who have booked tickets does not exceed the quota on any particular day, then the remaining tickets will be issued under general quota to other pilgrims,” the EO added.
Mr Rao further said that to avail this new provision, the newly wed couple has to submit a few photos of their wedding including photos of the knot-tying ceremony (Mangalyadharana) and holy-rice pouring ceremony (Talambralu) along with their invitation card at the exclusive ticket issuing counter meant for them during the time of ticket booking.
Mr Rao said that the TTD has recently introduced a quota of 25 each of Sahasra Kalasabhishekam and Tiruppavadai seva tickets under current booking which will come into existence from May 4 and 5 respectively.
The renovation of various cottages taken up by the TTD at an estimated expenditure of Rs 34 crore will be completed by year end, he said.
Later, the EO inspected the ongoing works of Narayanagiri gardens, new Annadanam complex and wastage dumping area at Kakulakonda.
