Continuous Distribution of Annaprasadam at Vontimitta - TTD Chiarman

TTD Chairman Sri B.R. Naidu said that uninterrupted Annaprasadam (free meals) will be provided to devotees visiting the Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple at Vontimitta. He spoke to the media on Monday at the Administrative Building in Vontimitta.

Key points from the media interaction

The annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Kodandarama Swamy will be held grandly for nine days from March 27 to April 5.

After the state bifurcation, Sri Ramanavami celebrations are being conducted as a State Festival at Vontimitta.

Under the supervision of TTD, Sri Ramanavami celebrations including the celestial wedding of Lord Sri Rama have been conducted since 2016.

Temple inscriptions say that the construction of the temple began in the 14th century and was completed in the 17th century.

King Bukkaraya started the construction of this temple in 1356 AD.

Later, the Vijayanagara rulers built the inner sanctum structures, Ranga Mandapam, Maha Pranganam and the temple Gopuram.

Arrangements for Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam on April 1

On behalf of the State Government, Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu will offer silk clothes to the deities.

Devotees attending the Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam will be given Srivari Laddu Prasadam worth ₹50 free of cost.

Annaprasadam, drinking water and buttermilk packets will be distributed to devotees.

District officials and TTD are jointly making arrangements for the Brahmotsavams.

The Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam will be telecast live worldwide through SVBC.

Electrical illumination, LED lighting and public address systems are being arranged at a cost of ₹4 crore.

Steps are being taken to construct a 108-feet statue of Jambavantha with an estimated cost of ₹20.17 crore.

As part of the Master Plan, 100 rooms will be constructed at a cost of ₹37 crore for devotees.

As per the directions of Chief Minister Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Annaprasadam will be served to devotees three times a day at Vontimitta from today.

Annaprasadam Distribution Centre Inaugurated

TTD Chairman Sri B.R. Naidu inaugurated the Annaprasadam distribution centre arranged opposite the Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple at Ontimitta. He said that the centre was established following the directions of Chief Minister Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu last year to ensure continuous distribution of food to devotees visiting the temple during Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam.

A German shed has been installed so that devotees can sit comfortably and receive Annaprasadam.

TTD Chairman Offers Prayers

Earlier, the TTD Chairman had darshan of Sri Kodandarama Swamy at the temple. Temple officials and priests welcomed him traditionally on his arrival and later presented him with Teertha Prasadam after the darshan.

Inspection of Kalyana Vedika

The TTD Chairman also inspected the arrangements being made for the Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam scheduled on April 1. He instructed the officials to ensure comfortable arrangements for devotees, including proper entry and exit routes, security arrangements, Annaprasadam distribution and facilities for devotees to witness the Kalyanam peacefully.

District Collector Dr. Cherukuri Sridhar, Additional EO Sri C.H. Venkayya Chowdary, SP Sri Shelke Nachiket Vishwanath, JEO Sri V. Veerabrahmam, CVSO Sri K.V. Muralikrishna and other officials were present on the occasion.