TIRUMALA, DECEMBER 12, 2025: TTD has initiated extensive arrangements to provide high-quality, hygienic, and tasty Anna Prasadam to devotees across all its temples. Preparations are underway to begin Anna Prasadam distribution in 60 TTD temples under the supervision of the TTD administration.
TTD commenced free Anna Prasadam distribution to devotees on April 06, 1985. Initially, under the SV Nitya Prasadam Scheme, meals were provided to about 2,000 devotees a day, inaugurated by the then Chief Minister of Sri Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao.
Later, on April 1, 1994, the Sri Venkateswara Nitya Annadanam Trust was established. On April 1, 2014, it was renamed as the Sri Venkateswara Annaprasadam Trust. Initially, the meals were served at the old Annadanam Complex opposite Kalyanakatta.
Since July 7, 2011, Annaprasadam has been distributed at the modern and well-equipped Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasadam Complex (MTVAC) in Tirumala, inaugurated by the then President of India, Smt. Pratibha Patil.
As of November 15, the trust holds Rs. 2,316 crores in fixed deposits.
IN TIRUMALA
The distribution of Annaprasadam takes place at Rambageecha Bus Stand, ANC, CRO, PAC-1, food counters, PAC-2, PAC-4, PAC-5 halls, Vaikuntham Queue Complexes 1 & 2, Narayana Giri sheds, Outer queue lines besides MTVAC.
On regular days, 1.80 to 1.90 lakh devotees receive Annaprasadam every day. During the weekends, the number increases to 2 to 2.10 lakh devotees.
During special occasions like New Year’s Day (January 1), Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Rathasapthami, and Garuda Seva during Brahmotsavam, TTD distributes Annaprasadam to over 2 lakh devotees on a single day.
IN TIRUPATI
Annaprasadam distribution is all carried out at Tiruchanoor Annaprasadam Centre, at Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple, Tirupati, Srinivasam, Vishnu Nivasam, local hospitals, Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Vontimitta.
On regular days, 15,000–16,000 devotees receive Annaprasadam, while on weekends this rises to 18,000–20,000 devotees.
SOON IN ALL TTD RUN TEMPLES IN AP:
Following the instructions of Chief Minister of AP N Chandrababu Naidu, and under the supervision of TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu and TTD EO Anil Kumar Singhal, arrangements are being made to introduce the distribution of Annaprasadam in the TTD temples located across the state.
The EO has conducted several review meetings regarding the preparation of Annaprasadam and distribution. TTD is coordinating with religious organisations and mutts interested in supporting this sacred service.
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