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US-Based NRI Donates ₹9 Crore to TTD for Tirumala Pilgrim Housing Upgrades

TTD says the gift will modernise three pilgrim accommodation complexes at Tirumala.

Overview

  • U.S.-based devotee Mantena Ramalinga Raju made the contribution in the names of his daughter Nethra Mantena and son-in-law Vamsi Gadiraju.
  • The ₹9 crore is earmarked for renovating PAC-1, PAC-2, and PAC-3 pilgrim accommodation complexes.
  • TTD chairman B. R. Naidu disclosed the donation and felicitated the donor at a media meet at Padmavathi Rest House.
  • Officials highlighted Raju’s earlier ₹16.06 crore contribution in 2012 toward improving pilgrim amenities.
  • TTD provided no project schedule for the renovations, though leaders voiced hopes for continued support.