TIRUMALA, JANUARY 12, 2026: The world-renowned sacred Hindu religious temple of Sri Venkateswara Swamy is not only known for its popularity across the world with the highest number of footfalls, but also is rightly described as ”A Holy Place Where Hunger Has No Place”.
At Tirumala, no pilgrim knows hunger as every visitor leaves with a filled stomach and a contented heart.
With the benign blessings of Sri Venkateswara and the dedicated efforts of the TTD Annaprasadam Department, nearly three lakh pilgrims are served satisfying meals every day through an extensive and well-organised food distribution system.
Annaprasadam Department – Serving Hunger with Devotion:
The TTD Annaprasadam Department operates three major kitchens in Tirumala that include Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasadam Complex (MTVAC), Sri Akshaya Kitchen, and Vakulamatha Kitchen- all functioning round the clock.
Whether a pilgrim is waiting in the Vaikuntham queue lines, seated in a dining hall, or staying in outside lines, TTD ensures that no one remains or returns hungry.
Divine delicacies!
Every day, nutritious and tasty food is prepared and served to lakhs of devotees.
MTVAC serves delicious Annaprasadam to about 74,000 pilgrims
Sri Akshaya Kitchen caters to the Annaprasadam needs of about 1.48 lakh pilgrims, while Vakulamatha Kitchen serves Annaprasadam to about 77,000 pilgrims
Origin:
Sri Venkateswara Nithya Annadanam Scheme was launched on April 6, 1985, at Tirumala under the noble vision of the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, late Sri Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao.
The scheme was converted into a Trust on April 1, 1994.
Under the directions of the present Chief Minister of AP, Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the Annaprasadam programme is now being extended not only at various places in Tirumala but also in all TTD-managed temples across the country. Very soon, the Annaprasadam activity will commence at all the local temples under the umbrella of TTD.
Daily Menu Details
Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasadam Centre
Morning:
Wheat rava upma / Sooji rava upma / Semiya upma / Pongal, chutney and sambar.
Afternoon (8 items):
Sweet pongal, rice, curry, chutney, vada, sambar, rasam and buttermilk.
Evening (8 items):
Sweet pongal, rice, curry, chutney, vada, sambar, rasam and buttermilk.
Sri Akshaya Kitchen
Wheat rava upma / Sooji rava upma, pongal, sambar rice, curd rice, tomato rice, sundal, milk, tea and coffee.
During peak pilgrimage days and festival occasions, buttermilk, badam milk, biscuits and juice packets are also distributed to pilgrims.
Vakulamatha Kitchen
Vakulamatha Kitchen prepares and supplies sambar rice, curd rice and upma to: Pilgrim amenities Complex-2, 4 & 5 dining halls, Central Enquiry Office, PAC-1, Ram Bagicha Guest House, Anjanadri Nilayam Cottages, with the tireless efforts of nearly 1,000 Annaprasadam staff members and the Srivari Sevaks.
The TTD ensures an uninterrupted supply of food to pilgrims at all times, maintaining Tirumala as a true abode for divine food.
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