Religious Activities

TTD supplies stone and panchaloha vigrahams (statues) at subsidised rates to other temples. For temples dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, TTD supplies stone vigrahams of Sri Venkateswara and Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru, according to the height specifications (the height of the vigrahams should not exceed five feet). These vigrahams are supplied free of cost, on production of certificates and recommendations from the officials (of the rank of Assistant Commissioner and above) of the Endowments Department.

Stone and panchaloha vigrahams of other deities are supplied by TTD at a subsidy of 50%. TTD also supplies microphone sets and temple umbrellas at a subsidy of 50%. The microphone set includes an amplifier, two speakers, a tape recorder and cable with some audio cassettes. Umbrellas include two six-span umbrellas.

Seshavasthram is a silk saree that has been used once in temples of Sri Venkateswara, Tirumala and Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple, Tiruchanoor. These seshavasthrams are also supplied to temples. An application for the seshavasthrams should be made by the concerned temple authorities and is to be routed through the State Endowments Department . Alternatively, any sitting member of the TTD Trust Board can recommend the supply of such items.