TTD enhances facilities to manage pilgrim surge

Metro India News | tirumala

In view of the summer holidays and the expected heavy influx of pilgrims which has already commenced from the past few days, TTD has made elaborate arrangements in Tirumala to ensure better facilities for the multitude of devotees.

All necessary amenities have been made available to avoid inconvenience to the devout. The Engineering department has undertaken extensive works at an estimated cost of Rs.2 crore.

To provide relief from the scorching heat, shaded shelters have been arranged from Batagangamma Circle to Gogarbham Dam Circle up to the Outer Ring Road. Additional shelters have also been set up at Vaikuntham Queue Complex–2, the Museum premises, and Narayanagiri Gardens.

Cooling paint has been applied in queue lines, and temporary shelters have been installed for waiting pilgrims. Special focus has been given to high-footfall areas such as the temple surroundings, laddu counters, and movement zones.

Synthetic enamel cool paint has been applied on the four Mada Streets to reduce ground heat. Temporary toilets have also been arranged along queue lines from Bhatagangamma Temple Circle to the Outer Ring Road.

Under the Health department, drinking water is being continuously supplied to devotees through mobile water drums by Srivari Sevaks. Each batch consists of 15 volunteers, and a total of 45 volunteers (in three batches) serve daily.

Sanitation is being maintained rigorously in queue lines, with regular garbage clearance to ensure a clean environment.

A total of 16 medical centers are available in Tirumala to provide immediate medical services to the devotees.

Additionally, a mobile first-aid center has been arranged along the Outer Ring Road queue lines, while another first-aid facility at Narayanagiri Gardens besides VQC dispensaries, footpath routes first aid centres.