Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams (TTD) allotted land in J&K; plans massive temple ecosystem

ministrative Council (AC), which met in Srinagar, under chairmanship of Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, approved proposal to allott 496 Kanal 17 Marla to Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams (TTD) for building of a Temple and its allied infrastructures, pilgrim amenities complex, Vedapatasala, spiritual/meditation centre, office, residential quarters and parking; on lease basis for a period of 40 years. In future, re would be medical and educational facilities also in campus.

TTD, a board established by Government under TTD Act, 1932 is a charitable organization of international repute with a proven track record of activities in spiritual, cultural, social, and educational sphere. Its arrival in J&K will tap tourism potential particularly pilgrim tourism in Jammu, City of Temples, besides enhancing economic activities.

Once developed, TTD infrastructure will be an attraction for pilgrims and tourists in dition to Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and Amarnathji Shrine. It will enable tourists to come and stay longer in Jammu city. future development on campus will also contribute to economic growth of region.

YV Subba Reddy, chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board, inspected site of proposed Sri Venkateswara Temple (Divya Kshetra) in Jammu on Wednesday. TTD Board manages hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala-Tirupati in Andhra Presh.

He was accompanied by Jammu District Collector Sushma Chauhan, Mata Vaishno Devi temple CEO Ramesh Kumar and or officials. Reddy informed local officials in Jammu that a team of personnel from TTD's Engineering Department will soon visit site and prepare a detailed report.

Jammu and Kashmir ministration in February allocated 100 acres of land for construction of a Srivari temple. Construction of this proposed temple h alrey been approved by TTD Board and will be carried out to build a replica of Tirumala temple currently in Andhra Presh