Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh: A replica of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) will be erected in Rajahmundry for the upcoming festival Godavari Pushkaram, a senior temple authority has said.
"A replica of TTD's 'Lord of Seven Hills' Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple will be erected with a cost of Rs 2 crore here during the Pushakarams, which will commence from July 14," TTD Executive Officer Sambasiva Rao told reporters.
He, along with TTD Joint Executive Officer Srinivasa Raju and Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Dollar Seshadri, inspected the construction works.
"Our main aim is to provide darshan to people of all sections, those who are not able to visit Tirupati due to various reasons. Now, they can avail the opportunity of darshan (worship) of Lord Venkateswara on the auspicious days of Godavari Pushkarams," he said.
Over 500 TTD personnel, including priests, will arrive here to offer prayers and offer services to pilgrims. Besides, additional 650 Sri Seva volunteers will be pressed into service during the period, he added.
"A replica of TTD's 'Lord of Seven Hills' Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple will be erected with a cost of Rs 2 crore here during the Pushakarams, which will commence from July 14," TTD Executive Officer Sambasiva Rao told reporters.
He, along with TTD Joint Executive Officer Srinivasa Raju and Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Dollar Seshadri, inspected the construction works.
"Our main aim is to provide darshan to people of all sections, those who are not able to visit Tirupati due to various reasons. Now, they can avail the opportunity of darshan (worship) of Lord Venkateswara on the auspicious days of Godavari Pushkarams," he said.
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Over 500 TTD personnel, including priests, will arrive here to offer prayers and offer services to pilgrims. Besides, additional 650 Sri Seva volunteers will be pressed into service during the period, he added.
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