TTD Chairman Sri Bhumana Karunakar Reddy clarified that it has been a regular practice by TTD to present Srivari Thirtha Prasadams and laminated photo of the deity to the dignitaries after Srivari Darshan at Ranganayakula Mandapam.
Reacting to some social media reports he said TTD as part of its regular practice of honouring the dignitaries, has presented the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Sri Narendra Modi with Srivari Theertha Prasadams, a copy of Coffee Table Book on TTD, Panchagavya products, Agarbattis, 2024 TTD diaries and calendars along with a portrait of Sri Venkateswara Swamy in front of Sesha Vahanam at Ranganayakula Mandapam.
Special festivals in Tirumala in December.
December 3:Kartika Vanabhojana Utsavam at Parveta Mandapam
December 8: Sarva Ekadasi
December 12: Adhyayanotsavams commence
December 17: Commencement of Dhanurmasam
December 22: Chinna Sattumora
December 23: Vaikuntha Ekadasi,Swarnarathotsavam.
December 24: Vaikuntha Dwadasi, Sri Swami Pushkarini Theertha Mukkoti.
December 28 : Pranayakalaha Mahotsavam