The Tupati temple must be declared in the ‘Without Fly’ area to respect the ‘Holiness’: TTD President

March 1, 2025 11:11 pm ist

The president of TTD urged the Minister of the Ram Mohan Naidu to intervene to protect the holiness, cultural and spiritual heritage of the Tirumala Tarumala Temple

The president of TTD, BR NAIDU, urged the intervention of the Minister of Civil Aviation K RAM Mohan Naidu to declare the Tirumala Tiverupati temple as an “without flying” area.

A view of the Venkateswara temple in the Tirumala hills in Tiverupati. TTD is the administrative body of the Sanctuary of the Hill of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala. (PTI)

Torumala Trupati Devasthanams (TTD) is the custodian of the famous Lord Venkateswara temple.

“Low flight planes, helicopters and other aerial activities in the Tirumala hill are bothering the sacred atmosphere around the Srivari temple (Lord Venkateswara),” Naidu said.

The president said that the declaration as an “without flying” area will be in accordance with the principles of Agama Shastra (sacred texts). It will also respect the holiness of the temple and the security and feelings of the devotees, he added.

Naidu urged the minister of the Union to intervene to protect the holiness and cultural and spiritual heritage of the Tirumala Trupati temple.

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‘ ₹6 Lakh Crore ‘Temple economy

Andhra Pradesh Prime Minister N Chandrababu Naidu He said during an event last month that the economy involving temples is valued in ₹6 Lakh Crore and is the largest economic activity in the country.

“With the economy of the temple of India valued around ₹6 Lakh Crore, I can say that compared to any other economic activity, this is the largest. It occurs 365 days a year: Darshan (visits) or Temple Town activities. That is the greatest activity. We are all involved in him, ”said Prime Minister.

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While recognizing the importance of technology, Naidu said he cannot replace God.

“But at the same time, technology is one thing, and God is another. There is no replacement for God. God is God. Any scientist, an expert in technology or any other person has to follow the destiny decided by God. So, we are all instrumental and, ultimately, we have to depend on God. At the same time, we must fulfill our duty, ”he said.