TTD Presents Sacred Offerings to Gangamma Temple in Tirupati

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) management presented 'Saarey', a collection of sacred offerings, to Thathayagunta Gangamma temple in Tirupati on Saturday, as a gesture of goodwill. The presentation was made amid the sound of traditional instruments and beating of cymbals, with TTD officials taking out a colourful procession from Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple to Gangamma temple.

Locals joined the procession by donning different guises and attire of mythological characters, while TTD's Assistant Executive Officer (Tirumala Potu) Gundluru Muniratnam carried the 'Saarey' on his head and handed it over to Gangamma temple chairman N. Mahesh Yadav.

According to folklore, goddess Gangamma is considered as the younger sister of Sri Venkateswara, and the 'Saarey' is a gift from a brother to his younger sister on an auspicious occasion.

The event was attended by Tirupati MLA Arani Srinivasulu, TTD Trust Board members Jyothula Nehru, Panabaka Lakshmi, Janaki Devi, and other TTD officials and employees. The TTD has been continuing the practice of presenting 'Saarey' to Gangamma temple for several years now.

The presentation of 'Saarey' is expected to strengthen the religious and cultural ties between the TTD and the Gangamma temple, with officials stating that the tradition will continue in the coming years. The temple authorities will now prepare for the upcoming festivals and events, with the TTD extending its support and cooperation.