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3 Lakh Devotees Expected for Rathasaptami
The New Indian Express Anantapur
|February 01, 2025
1,250 police personnel and 1,000 vigilance staff deployed to ensure crowd management and security on Feb 4
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is making elaborate arrangements for the grand celebration of Rathasaptami (Surya Jayanti) on February 4. TTD Board Chairman B.R. Naidu announced that robust security measures and comprehensive plans are in place to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience for the lakhs of devotees expected to visit Tirumala on this auspicious occasion. He estimated that around 2 to 3 lakh devotees would attend the celebrations.
A key meeting to discuss the arrangements was held at the Annamayya Bhavan in Tirumala on Friday, chaired by the TTD Chairman. Senior officials, including the TTD Board Members, discussed the schedule of events and the necessary preparations. The highly anticipated Vahana Sevas (celestial processions) will take place throughout the day.
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This story is from the February 01, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Anantapur.
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