Tirupati Temple Board Acts Against 18 Employees for Violating Hindu Tradition Rules

The employees were barred from religious duties and asked to transfer or take voluntary retirement for practicing non-Hindu religions.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) identified 18 employees violating their oath to follow Hindu traditions by practicing non-Hindu religious activities.
The employees, holding various roles including lecturers, engineers, and paramedical staff, were removed from religious duties and barred from participating in temple events.
TTD offered the employees two options: transfer to government departments or apply for a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS).
The decision aligns with TTD's commitment to preserving the sanctity of Hindu traditions and adheres to the 1989 Endowment Act and related service rules.
TTD officials emphasized the temple's role as a symbol of Hindu faith and stated further action would follow if employees fail to comply with the directive.