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TTD Threatens Criminal Cases for Indecent Reels at Tirumala Temple

Emphasizing the shrine’s sacred role, the board has urged decorum among pilgrims after noting a rise in inappropriate social media posts.

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The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) threatens to take strict action against filming reels for social media within temple premises.
TTD warns devotees against filming mischievous social media reels at Tirumala Temple, says legal action will follow.
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Overview

  • The July 31 statement labeled recent reels filmed near the temple and on Mada streets as objectionable intrusions into a spiritual environment.
  • Its Vigilance and Security department has been directed to register criminal cases against anyone found filming or circulating indecent content within temple premises.
  • Officials warned that such acts vitiate the sacred atmosphere and wound the religious sentiments of millions of devotees.
  • TTD underlined that Tirumala exists solely for worship and devotion and called on visitors to refrain from inappropriate or sensational filming.
  • Similar enforcement measures have been implemented at other major pilgrimage sites to counter rising social media misuse.