The Sri Venkateswara Nithya Annadanam Scheme

Overview

The Sri Venkateswara Nithya Annadanam Scheme provides free meals to the poor in Tirumala.

The scheme was started on a small scale in 1984, with food being served to around 2,000 persons a day. Today, free food is served to a minimum of 15,000 poor people a day. The number increases to about 25,000 to 30,000 a day during festivals and other important occasions.

Nearly 10,000 to 15,000 free food packets are distributed to the pilgrims waiting in the Vaikuntam 'Q' Complex-II for 'Srivari' darshan. The number increases to about 20,000 a day during festivals and other important occasions. Free food is also served to nearly 2000 patients a day in the TTD own SVIMS, BIRRD, Ruia and Maternity Hospitals.

Donation Amount

The minimum contribution for the scheme is Rs. 1,000, and multiples thereof. Donation amount sent below Rs.1,000/- will be credited to the account of Srivari Hundi without any intimation to the Donor.

All donations are deposited in a Nationalised Bank, and the interest earned is utilized for the scheme.

Individuals, firms, companies etc. can make donations, and they are eligible for exemption of Income Tax under Section 80(g) of the Indian Income Tax Act.

Annadanam will not be performed either on behalf of a particular donor or on a specified date. It may be taken that once a donation is made to the scheme, Annadanam is performed on all 365 days in a year, and on behalf of all the Donors who have contributed to the Scheme.

Donations may be made in favour of 'The Executive Officer, S.V.Nithya Annadanam Trust' and sent to 'Secretary & Deputy Executive Officer, S.V.Nithya Annadanam Trust, TTD Administrative Buildings, Tirupati-517 501.
Phone: 91-0877-2230004, 91-0877-2231777 Extn.4375.

Privileges

Special privileges will be given to the Donors who contribute more than Rs.5.00 Lakhs and above.

The following facilities are extended to donors who contribute Rs.5.00 Lakhs and above.

• The Donor and his family will be provided free accommodation for 3 days in a year in ARP Counter or VIP accommodation on payment basis subject to availability. The Donor can avail this facility for 3 days consecutively or at 3 different dates in a year.
  
  
• The Donor and his family (not exceeding five) will be admitted for VIP darshan through Cellar in Vaikuntam 'Q' Complex-I for 3 days in a year. The Donor can avail this facility 3 days consecutively or at 3 different dates in a year.
  
  
• Ten small laddus will be issued to the Donor as prasadam once in a year during the visit of Donor.
  
  
• One Dupatta will be presented to the Donor as bahumanam once in a year during the visit of Donor.
  
  
• One gold plated silver medallion with the image of Srivaru and Goddess Padmavathi Devi will be given at the time of Donor's first visit only.
  
  
• These privileges will be extended during the life time of the Donor and his/her spouse in case of individuals and for 20 years in case of the companies.

Special Privilege

• The Donors name will be displayed prominently in the dining hall at the Annadanam Complex.

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