Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh CMs to inaugurate of VIP block, temple at Tirumala in September

In a big transfer, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu are set to collectively inaugurate a newly developed VIP block, a kalyani, and a temple on the Karnataka Choultry premises on Tirumala in September.

The occasion marks a serious step in direction of enhancing amenities for devotees from Karnataka visiting the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara, in keeping with Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy.

As a part of the redevelopment plan on Tirumala, Mr. Reddy, inaugurated a key part of the venture — the newly constructed Sri Krishnaraja Wadiyar Block Kalyana Mantapa, a marriage and performance corridor with a seating capability of 500, situated on the Mysore Advanced at Tirumala on Monday. “The mantapa additionally homes 13 rooms and is now open for devotees to host occasions similar to weddings, naming ceremonies, and different spiritual or household capabilities,” Mr. Reddy advised The Hindu.

Mr. Reddy stated, “The VIP block, which incorporates 36 well-furnished rooms, a ceremonial pond, and a temple, could be inaugurated in September within the presence of our Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, together with the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. This has been a long-pending dream of devotees from Karnataka, and we’re blissful to fulfil it.”

The Karnataka authorities has taken the initiative to renovate and increase the Karnataka choultries on Tirumala, which had been reportedly uncared for for a number of years. The additions embrace the Sri Krishnadevaraya Block, which can have 36 AC suites, and the Wadiyar block, each of that are nearing completion.

On-line and offline reserving choices have been made accessible by means of the Karnataka Spiritual Endowment Division’s portal www.karnatakatemplesaccommodation.com. “At present, 60% of rooms are open for on-line reserving, whereas 40% are reserved for offline bookings,” Mr. Reddy added.