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Tirupati Laddu Turns 300

HYDERABAD: The Tirupati laddu, given away as "prasad" at the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirupati, has entered its 300th year. Temple officials say the sacred offering was introduced on August 2, 1715. 

No pilgrimage to the world's richest Hindu temple is complete without the laddu, made of flour, sugar, ghee, oil, cardamom and dry fruits. The mouthwatering sweet is the most sought after `prasadam' after prayers to Lord Venkateswara. Although the temple offers various types of `prasadam', the laddu is more popular among pilgrims.

According to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages the affairs of the hill shrine, about ninety million laddus were given away to pilgrims in 2014.

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This is the most wonderful Sloka the recitation of which,at any point of time in our life, would lend devotion to our heart and serenity to our mind..

> This is the most amazing Sloka that we would find written on the first sign board we come across on the Tirumala Hills,the moment we enter there…

> This is the most beautiful Sloka that millions of devotees all over the world reverentially refer to,while giving any description of either Lord Sri Venkateswara or of the Tirumala Temple..

> This is the most fabulous Sloka that wonderfully describes,in just two lines,not only the glory of the Venkatadri hills but also the majesty of holy Lord Sri Venkateswara..

> This is the most mesmerizing Sloka that’s not only the oldest one in the history of the Tirumala Temple but also the most popular one ..

> This is the most awesome Sloka written by Sage Veda Vyasa and first mentioned by him in one of his sacred Ashta Dasa Puranas – the Bhavishyattottara Purana…

And This Is The Sacred Sloka Am Referring To

“..Venkatadri Samam Sthaanam Brahmande Naasti Kinchanaa…

Venkatesa Samo Devo Na Bhootho Na Bhavishyati..”

And Here’s The Meaning

“..Neither in the past nor in the future would there be a sacred place in this universe that can equal the sanctity of the Venkatadri hills nor would there be a God who can equal the Holy Lord Sri Venkateswara..”

This is the most wonderful Sloka the recitation of which,at any point of time in our life, would lend devotion to our heart and serenity to our mind..
> This is the most amazing Sloka that we would find written on the first sign board we come across on the Tirumala Hills,the moment we enter there…
> This is the most beautiful Sloka that millions of devotees all over the world reverentially refer to,while giving any description of either Lord Sri Venkateswara or of the Tirumala Temple..
> This is the most fabulous Sloka that wonderfully describes,in just two lines,not only the glory of the Venkatadri hills but also the majesty of holy Lord Sri Venkateswara..
> This is the most mesmerizing Sloka that’s not only the oldest one in the history of the Tirumala Temple but also the most popular one ..
> This is the most awesome Sloka written by Sage Veda Vyasa and first mentioned by him in one of his sacred Ashta Dasa Puranas – the Bhavishyattottara Purana…
And This Is The Sacred Sloka Am Referring To
“..Venkatadri Samam Sthaanam Brahmande Naasti Kinchanaa…
Venkatesa Samo Devo Na Bhootho Na Bhavishyati..”
And Here’s The Meaning
“..Neither in the past nor in the future would there be a sacred place in this universe that can equal the sanctity of the Venkatadri hills nor would there be a God who can equal the Holy Lord Sri Venkateswara..”
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Donate online for the Tirumala Tirupathi Devastanam (TTD) through e-Hundi. Users can make donations online by giving details such as name, address, email address, city, zip/pin code, country, state, phone number, amount and purpose of making donations. Users need to agree with the terms and conditions to complete the process of donation.


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SRI VENKATESWARA ANNAPRASADAM TRUST :- Sri Vekateswara Annaprasadam is unique among all donation trusts that are being run by TTD. ‘Annam Para Brahma Swarupam’. Food only can support the body to attain Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha. The person, who participate in this sacred Annadanam, by giving generous donations will be blessed by divine Gods. Creatures cannot live without food, hence “giving donations to Annaprasadam will serve as Pranadanam” to the people who are hungry.


DETAILS OF SRI VENKATESWARA ANNA PRASADAM TRUST
Programmes of the scheme:- This was started on a small scale in 1984 and now Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is providing full meals as "Annaprasadam " on free of cost to all devotees in Tirumala and Tiruchanoor. Every day nearly 2 lakh devotees are availing the free Annaprasadam in Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Nithya Annaprasadam Complex, PAC-II Tirumala .TTD is also supplying food packets on a continuous basis to the pilgrims awaiting for darshan in outside Q-lines and in the compartment of VQC-I & II .

In Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple also nithya Annaprasadam facility being provided, daily for about 5000 pilgrims at free of cost. Besides this T.T.D. is providing free food to the pedestrian Pilgrim in the Alipiri foot path near Narasimhaswamy Temple.TTD started distribution of Annaprasadams at Srinivasam and Vishnu Nivasam complexes, Tirupati with effect from 11.1.2014 to 10,000 pilgrims twice a day.

How the Trust operates :- This trust is being run with the donations received from Devotees / Donors from all over the world. With a view to continue the trust forever the Devasthanams deposited all the donations in nationalized banks and the interest accrued on it is being utilized for the trust. So, Annaprasadam will not be performed either on behalf of a particular donor or on a specified date. Annaprasadam is being performed on all 365 days in a year with the interest on magnanimous donations received from the donors


How to donate :-  Donations can be made by way of cheque or demand draft on any scheduled bank drawn in favour of The Executive Officer, Sri Venkateswara Anna Prasadam Trust, TTD, Tirupati and can be sent to the Deputy Executive Officer, Sri Venkateswara Anna Prasadam Trust, TTD Administrative Building,K.T. Road, Tirupati - 517 501.

The intending donors may contribute their donations on any Scheduled Bank at Tirumala/Tirupati directly and may obtain the receipt from the bankers.

The intending donors may also contribute their donations through e-donations, Online Remittances through Account No. 013110011500048 Bank IFSC Code - ANDB0000131 besides sending their Identity Proofs and other details to the Dy.Exe.Officer (AT), Tirupati.

The donors may also contribute their donations through the ATMs Centres directly to the Account No.013110011131210 of S.V. Nithya Annadanam Trust, Tirupati.

For more details contact:

The Secretary and Deputy E.O., (S.V. Anna PrasadamTrust)
T.T.D. Administrative Building, K.T.Road,
Tirupati-517 501. Andhra Pradesh ( India)
Phone: 0877 – 2264375, 2264237

World's Richest Temple Tirupati Venkateswara Balaji

Located only 10 km from the city of Tirupati, the Tirupati Venateswara Balaji is considered a necessary travel destination for every Hindu pilgrim. The ordained deity of the temple is Lord Venkateswara, who also goes by the name Venkatramana. The temple observes the philosophy of love and equality while also forbidding the sacrifice of animals. Everyday thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit the temple and it is estimated that over 5 billion people visit the temple every year. An average of 50,000 pilgrims visit the temple daily with numbers reaching as high as 200,000 on special occasions. As it stands now the Tirupati Venateswara Balaji is the second most visited shrine in the world.

The temple has an extravagantly embellished idol of Sri Venkateswara at the entrance. The inside is decorated with vimana covered in gold and elegantly sculpted columns. There are multiple small shrines inside the temple and a main shrine called the Vimana. The whole temple is made in the Dravidian style, which is characterized by deep carvings both on the inside and outside of the temple. More interesting architecture features of the Tirupati Venateswara Balaji temple is the three enclosed courts called Prakarams and a dome, which is a prominent feature, observed from afar. Other main attractions include a statue of Vijayanagara King Krishnadevaraya and his spouse.

When looking at the history of the Tirupati Venkateswara Balaji it becomes clear as to why the Tirupati Venkateswara Balaji became the world’s richest temple. Though the exact age of the temple is unclear, scholars are certain that it was built before 500 A.D. This became apparent when literature dated around that time was discovered in the temple. Since the construction of this temple, rulers of Andhra Pradesh have donated large amounts of gold to the temple. Even in our times many pilgrims travel to the temple to bring their gifts to honor Lord Venkateswara.

The Tirupati Venkateswara Balaji is considered the world’s richest temple for the large amount of donations it receives on a daily basis. A shocking amount of cash, precious metals, jewels and jewelry are donated in honor of Lord Venkateswara for wishes that were granted or for afflictions that were avoided. On average the daily earnings amount to Rs. 75 Lakhs with the highest average amounting to Rs. 180 Lakh in one day. The Tirupati Venkateswara Balaji has an annual income of Rs. 650 crore earning it its title as the world’s richest temple.

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Tirupati Laddu Size

Tirumala laddu was bigger in size about 15 years back comparing to nowadays what the devotees get as prasadam we are ready to pay more but avaialability is only to the staff and also some laddoos are sold in black @ Rs 50 each specially by the security staff in the temple premises you will be approached by them and in a friendly chat you will be enquired your place of destination and after confirmation you will be asked if you need laddoos which are for sale.

I wish the TTD Trust notes down the difference between supply and demand hope they balance the same by opening a special counter for sale of laddoo Prasadam as per quantity required by the devotees.