TIRUMALA, MAY 22, 2026: TTD Additional EO Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, along with Tirupati District SP L Subbarayudu, conducted joint inspections of queue lines, traffic management, and devotee amenities in Tirumala on Friday evening in view of the heavy summer rush.
The officials personally interacted with devotees and reviewed facilities, including Annaprasadam distribution, milk, buttermilk, and drinking water arrangements in the queue lines.
Speaking on the occasion, the Additional EO said that TTD is continuously monitoring the crowd situation and taking all necessary measures, in coordination with the district administration, police, vigilance, and other departments, round the clock.
He stated that special care is being taken to ensure smooth movement of devotees without stampedes, with additional attention towards children and senior citizens.
Despite the unprecedented turnout of vehicles arriving in Tirumala on Friday, traffic is being effectively regulated, he added.
TTD is operating over 320 free bus services, while the APSRTC is running more than 100 additional trips for devotees.
Around four lakh Annaprasadam servings are being prepared daily, along with distribution of nearly 45,000 litres of buttermilk and 50,000 litres of milk every day.
The Additional EO further said that mobile teams and communication systems have been strengthened through coordination among the departments, while additional Srivari Sevaks have been deployed to better assist devotees.
Spiritual programmes, including Annamacharya Keerthanas and Srivari devotional content are also being continuously played in queue lines.
Devotees were urged not to believe in false propaganda and to immediately contact the toll-free helpline in case of any issues.
Ambulance, medical, and footpath services are functioning continuously, he added.
District SP Sri Subbarayudu said special security arrangements are in place since the beginning of May in view of the heavy influx of pilgrims. Additional police personnel have been deployed at railway stations, bus stands, Alipiri, Srivari Mettu, Srinivasam, and Vishnunivasam complexes.
He stated that despite around 16,000 vehicles moving daily, traffic is being managed efficiently through coordinated efforts of police, TTD vigilance, and revenue departments.
Several TTD and police officials participated in the inspections.
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