Tirumala: The TTD is going to prepare Radhasapthami celebrations in a grand manner at Tirumala on Sunday (25^th January).  Speaking to the media persons on Friday TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu said that Malayappa Swamy will be taken in procession on seven vahanams from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. along the four Mada streets.

The sacred Chakra Snanam is scheduled to be performed between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.  He also said that all Arjita Sevas and privileged darshans, including those for NRIs, parents with infants, senior citizens, and the physically challenged, have been cancelled.

The TTD also suspended the VIP break darshans except for protocol dignitaries. The issuance of slotted Sarva Darshan tokens in Tirupati has also been halted, he added.

To serve devotees, 14 varieties of Annaprasadam will be distributed at 85 counters, assisted by 3,700 Srivari Sevaks. Security has been strengthened with 1,300 police personnel and 1,200 vigilance staff, coordinated under a Standard Operating Procedure. The APSRTC will operate 2,300 trips to Tirumala.

Cultural programmes will feature 1,000 artists presenting 56 art forms. Sanitation, medical services, and multilingual announcements have been arranged.

TTD Chairman and EO Singhal inspected the Mada streets, reviewing entry and exit points, toilet facilities, and shelters, and issued key instructions to ensure the smooth conduct of the celebrations.

TTD Chairman Naidu, Executive Officer A.K. Singhal, Additional EO Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, and board members Panabaka Lakshmi and Jyothula Nehru announced the arrangements at a press conference.