Spotting of leopard on ghat road
TIRUMALA, AUGUST 12, 2024: In the wake of spotting of leopard on the ghat road, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam has taken a decision to allow the movement of two-wheelers on both the ghat roads from 6 am to 9 pm only from Monday (August 12, 2024) to September 30,2024.
According to TTD forest officials, the months of August and September happens to be the peak breading season for wild animals. As such the wild beasts are often seen crossing the roads along the first ghat road. To avoid the human-animal conflict in the interest of both the devotees as well as animals, the TTD has decided to allow the two-wheelers to ply on both the first and second ghat roads only from 6 am to 9 am.
The decision was taken in view of the safety of the devotees. The TTD had also requested to make note of this change and cooperate with the officials.
Srivari Arjita kalyanotsavam cancelled on August 18
The TTD also cancelled Srivari Arjita Kalyanotsavam on August 18 at Sri Venkateshwara Swamy temple in Tirumala in view of annual pavitrotsavam which will be held at Srivari temple from August 15 to 17. On this occasion, Vedic programmes will be held in the Sampangi prakaram of the temple till night of August 17. Hence, the TTD has cancelled that Arjita kalyantsavam on August 18.
