‘Holiness Above All’: TTD bans political and hostile speeches in Tirumala

TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) banned political and hate speech in Tirumala and warned of legal action against violators.
The newly formed TTD Trust Board headed by Chairman BR Naidu passed a resolution in this regard in the first meeting of the Trust Board held in Tirumala recently.
Resolution No. 93 passed by the TTD board of trustees said, “it has been decided to strictly maintain the peace and divine atmosphere in Tirumala by properly preserving the sanctity of the seven hills. As such political and hostile speeches are strictly prohibited in Tirumala. will be accepted if anyone violates the resolution.”
The TTD authorities have expressed concern over political statements made by various elected representatives during their visits to Tirumala Temple. They said political speeches have hurt the sentiments of devotees several times in the past.

The administration has also taken note of the sharp increase in the number of photo and video shoots of celebrities, politicians and others near the Tirumala temple. He also prohibited anyone from indulging in such activities which disturb the spiritual atmosphere of Tirumala Hills and hurt the sentiments of the visitors.
Temple officials said videos shot by actress Nayanthara and her husband and filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, as well as videos shot by YSRCP MLA Duvvada Srinivas and his partner, who lives near the Tirumala temple during their previous visits, had led to major controversies in the past. They justified the board’s decision to ban unauthorized video/photo shoots in Tirumala. They also clarified that VIPs including politicians can, however, speak on issues related to Hindu Sanatana Dharma, aspects related to pilgrimage services, TTD administration etc. during their visits to the Tirumala temple.