TIRUPATI, NOVEMBER 25, 2025: On the occasion of Panchami Teertha Mahotsavam at Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanoor, the TTD Annaprasadam Department served Annaprasadam and breakfast to 1.50 lakh devotees.
As per the instructions of TTD Chairman Sri B.R. Naidu and EO Sri Anil Kumar Singhal, arrangements were monitored by TTD JEO Sri Veerabrahmam to ensure that every devotee received Annaprasadam without inconvenience.
For the benefit of the devotees, 160 Annaprasadam counters were arranged that including 50 at Thollappa Gardens, 40 near Zilla Parishad High School,
50 near Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple and 20 at Pudi.
From the night of November 24 till the morning and afternoon of November 25, varieties including Kadambam, Chakkera Pongali, Dadhojanam, Pulihora, Upma and Pongal, were served. Cooking was carried out using 13 boilers at Sri Padmavati Annaprasadam Complex, Srinivasam Complex, and the TTD Administrative Building Employees’ Canteen.
These food items were distributed at holding points, galleries, queue lines, and major congregation areas. To enhance taste, quality, and hygiene, cashew nuts and ghee were used generously.
1.25 Lakh Devotees Served Badam Milk along with Annaprasadams,
1 lakh devotees received biscuit packets, 30,000 devotees were given buttermilk, and another 30,000 devotees were provided sundal.
For the first time, the services of 900 Srivari Sevaks, 100 NSS students, 200 Annaprasadam staff, and 500 FMS personnel utilized.
Distribution of 1.50 Lakh Drinking Water Bottles were distributed under the auspices of the TTD Health Department.
Continuous cleaning was carried out in and around the temple and the Pushkarini to maintain proper hygiene. For the convenience of devotees, 300 permanent, temporary, and mobile toilets were arranged.
During Brahmotsavams, 300 sanitation workers rendered services daily, while on Panchami Teertham day, 600 sanitation personnel were deployed.
