Background of TTD's Formation

In 1933, the Madras Legislature passed a special act, which empowered the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Committee to control and administer a fixed group of temples in the Tirumala-Tirupati area, through a Commissioner appointed by the Government of Madras. This committee was assisted by a Religious Advisory Council for religious matters and a Ryots Advisory Council for the management of TTD's estates.

In 1951, the Act of 1933 was replaced by an enactment whereby the administration of TTD was entrusted to a Board of Trustees, and an Executive Officer was appointed by the Government .

In 1956, the state of Andhra Pradesh was formed, and the TTD Board came under its governance.The provisions of the Act of 1951 were retained by the Charitable and Religious Endowments Act, 1966. Today, TTD is a conglomeration of temples, brought under the First Schedule 2 of Act 30 of 1987.

TTD is a conglomeration of temples, brought under the First Schedule 2 of the Act 30 of 1987. The Board of Trustees is constituted by members appointed by the government.

The Executive Officer is the chief executive of TTD. He is assisted by two Joint Executive Officers, Chief Vigilance and Security Officer, Conservator of Forests, Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer, and Chief Engineer. Besides, there are officials to look after the different branches of administration.

TTD maintains 12 temples and their sub-shrines, and employs about 14,000 persons.

Objectives

TTD has dedicated itself to serving pilgrims who visit Tirumala and Tirupati. It provides facilities to make their pilgrimage a unique and rewarding spiritual experience. It also works towards preserving the serenity and sanctity of the sacred Tirumala-Tirupati area.

TTD is ever-conscious of the social, economic, religious and environmental needs of the people, especially the needy. It undertakes several activities and has initiated different schemes in these areas.

TTD has taken many social service initiatives in areas like education, medical treatment, and rehabilitation of the physically challenged and economically backward. It also provides aid to authors and subsidised equipment to other temples.

Several other Activities initiated by TTD.

Contact TTD

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
TTD Administrative Building
K.T. Road
Tirupati 517 501
Andhra Pradesh
India.
Email Address: ttdt@md3.vsnl.net.in

Phone/Fax

Phone: +91-0877-2230166 (Tirupati)
Phone: +91-0877-2277214 (Tirumala)
Fax: +91-0877-2228358