Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has initiated action against employees adhering to non-Hindu religious practices while working in the institution after Board Chairman BR Naidu issued directions in this regard.

According to news agency ANI, the TTD Board has identified 18 employees who, despite being employed by TTD, are following non-Hindu religious traditions.

"Orders have been issued for disciplinary action against 18 identified employees who are participating in non-Hindu religious activities while also taking part in TTD festivals and rituals. The TTD Board has recently resolved to either transfer such employees to government departments or facilitate their exit through the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS). This decision aligns with TTD’s commitment to preserving the spiritual sanctity of its temples and religious activities," reported ANI.

The Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple in Tirupati has announced its upcoming week-long Teppotsavalu celebrations, scheduled to take place from February 6 to 12.

Each evening from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, temple authorities will conduct a ceremonial procession where the deities, including Sri Govindarajaswamy and his divine consorts, will be carried around the temple's sacred water body, known as the Pushkarini. Following this ritual, the procession will continue through the temple's Mada streets, as announced by the TTD in their official communication.