Given the Election Code, TTD has made certain changes in VIP Darshan and accommodation which has come with immediate effect from Saturday onwards.
Henceforth the letters of recommendation for accommodation and darshan in Tirumala will not be accepted as in the past. However, the Srivari darshan and accommodation will be considered only to the protocol dignitaries who come by themselves as per the rules till the code is over.
In a statement released in the context of the Lok Sabha and Assembly Election Code, the TTD said as per the decision of the TTD Trust Board the letters of recommendation for accommodation and Srivari darshan in Tirumala is cancelled from Saturday onwards.
Therefore, TTD appealed to the devotees and VIPs to take note of this matter and cooperate with the management. Srivari Salakatla Teppotsavams will be held from March 20-24:in Tirumala between 7pm and 8 pm everyday in Swamy Pushkarini.
On the first day of the Raft Festival, on March 20, Sri Ramachandramurthy along with Sri Sita Lakshmana Anjaneya will parade three rounds on the float in Pushkarini and bless the devotees.
On the second day, on March 21, Sri Krishna Swamy along with Rukmini will take a trip on the rafts three times.
On the third day, March 22, Sri Malayappa Swamy along with Sridevi and Bhudevi blesses the devotees by wrapping them in Pushkarini three times.
