Daily Annaprasadam to 2.5 lakh devotees in various TTD temples
TIRUMALA, DECEMBER 02, 2025: TTD offers free Annaprasadam to devotees visiting Tirumala for the darshan of Sri Venkateswara as a perpetual sacrificial offering. This noble service began on April 6, 1985, when the “Sri Venkateswara Nithyannadanam Scheme” was launched at the hands of the then Chief Minister Sri Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao.
Later, on April 1, 1994, it was formalised as the “Sri Venkateswara Nithyannadanam Trust” and eventually renamed the “Sri Venkateswara Annaprasadam Trust.” Initially, meals were served at the old Annadanam Complex opposite Kalyanakatta. To date, the Trust has received donations amounting to approximately Rs. 2,190 crores. With these contributions from generous donors, the Annaprasadam service continues uninterrupted.
Individuals can contribute Rs. 44 lakhs in their own name, in the names of family members, or in the name of trusts and companies. Donations are also welcome on auspicious days such as Shravana Nakshatram (Sri Venkateswara’s birthday), Uttaraashada Nakshatram (Sri Padmavathi’s birthday), Panchami Theertham, Vaikuntha Ekadasi, and other significant occasions.
Those who contribute Rs. 44 lakhs are allowed to personally serve Annaprasadam, and their names will be displayed on the digital board at the Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasadam Bhavan in Tirumala. A full day’s Annaprasadam service requires Rs. 44 lakh. Alternatively, contributors may choose to donate Rs. 10 lakh for breakfast, Rs. 17 lakh for lunch, or Rs. 17 lakh for dinner.
Annaprasadam is currently served to approximately 2.5 lakh devotees every day across multiple locations, including: In Tirumala: Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasadam Complex, 20 compartments in Vaikuntham Queue Complex-1, 31 compartments in Queue Complex-2, 9 compartments at Narayanagiri, ATC, MBC, TBC, PAC-2, PAC-4, and outside queue lines extending up to Krishnateja Guest house and Shilathoranam.
In Tirupati: Srinivasam and Vishnunivasam Complexes, Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple Annaprasadam Center, Ruia Hospital, SVIMS, Maternity Hospital, BIRRD, and SV Ayurveda Hospital.
Other locations: Annaprasadam Bhavans in Tiruchanur and Vontimitta.
Every day, a large number of TTD employees and Srivari Sevaks work diligently in the preparation and distribution of Annaprasadam. This service has received immense appreciation from devotees and stands as a testament to TTD’s unwavering commitment to devotee welfare.
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