Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam Executive Officer I Y R Krishna Rao on Saturday stated that the Devasthanam has received Rs 14.36 crore as hundi collection during the nine days of Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavam, which was concluded with Chakrasnanam.
Mr Krishna Rao told media persons that six lakh devotees visited the hill shrine for darshan of Lord Venkateswara during the nine day even.
He said the Devasthanam has sold 22 lakh laddus to devotees and there were no complaints about the shortage of supply of laddus.
The EO revealed the temple authorities provided free meal to 9 lakh devotees and 3 lakh devotees were tonsured in Kalyanakatta.
Mr Krishna Rao also revealed that the devasthanam has organized a national-level convention on November 14-15 to frame modalities for providing accommodation, amenities and hassle-free darshan of Lord Venkateswara.
He said the religious heads meet would be held on November 29 and 30.
Former Executive Officers I V Subba Rao, Ajay Kalam and PVRK Prasad will attend the conventions and offer their valuable suggestions.
The EO also thanked the TTD and police officials for extending their cooperation to ensure that the Brahmotsavam passed off smoothly.

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TTD nets Rs 14.36 cr during Brahmotsavam

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City police managed to rescue a 12-year-old boy from the clutches of his four kidnappers within 24 hours and nabbed the offenders at Owaisi Hills, Mustafa Nagar under Cyberabad Commissionerate on Saturday.
Briefing media persons over the case, Hyderabad Police Commissioner AK Khan revealed that Toufeeq Ahmed, Sher Mohammed, Mohammed Omer and Mirza Omer Baig had kidnapped Mohammed Shakir from his residence at Madannapet and demanded Rs 5 lakh from his father, Mohammed Abed. They warned Abed that his son would be killed if he did not pay the ransom amount.
Abed immediately lodged a complaint ( Cr No 168/2010) with the police on Friday.
A case, under sections 364-A read with &nbsp;34 IPC was registered and the Task Force personnel swung into action.
Working out the clues available, the sleuths raided the room of Omer Baig at Owaisi Hills and managed to rescue the boy unharmed.
On interrogation, it was revealed that Toufeeq Ahmed had convinced the other three accused that Abed had properties worth around Rs two crore in Haryana. He also convinced his accomplices that it would be easy money if they successfully carry out the kidnap.
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Abductors held, boy rescued within 24 hours

Chief Minister K Rosaiah, along with his wife Sivalakshmi, on Friday visited Tirumala to seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara on the occasion of the ongoing Srivari Brahmotsavam.
According to sources, the Chief Minister has reached Tirumala in a special flight at 11.30 AM. He was straightaway motored to hill shrine where he performed special puja under the guidance of purohits and vedic pundits.
The Chief Minister also offered silk dress to Lord Venkateshwara at the behalf of state government.
Earlier, the TTD authorities gave a traditional welcome to Chief Minister K Rosaiah at the temple Mahadwaram.
After completion of rituals, Mr Rosaiah told media persons that hoped the Governor ESL Narasimhan would give clearance to Ordinance to regulate the Micro Finance Institutions in the state by Friday evening.
He said that the promulgation of the Ordinance would put an end to the abusive and violent methods of recovering loans given to the self help groups at exorbitant interest rates.
The police had made elaborate security arrangements to mark the Chief Minister&rsquo;s visit to hill shrine.

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Minister for IT, Youth Services and Sports, Communications Komatireddy Venkat Reddy congratulated Hyderabad&rsquo;s badminton players Saina Nehwal and Jwala Gutta on their thrilling wins which helped India to pip England to the runner-up spot in the Commonwealth Games on Thursday.
In a message, the Minister hoped that Saina Nehwal and Jwala would achieve more awards and bring laurels to the State and the country in future.
Earlier Saina Nehwal had prevailed over the Malaysian Mew Choo Wang. The city girl came back strongly in the match after losing the first set.
The third set was an edge-of-the seat thriller, with both players trying the best to win the gold for their respective countries.
Saina&rsquo;s resolve and determination saw her pull through, thus enabling the country to edge past England to the second spot in the medals tally.
Meanwhile Jwala Gutta and Aswini Ponnappa has won the 37th gold medal in the woman Badminton Doubles in the CWG.

TTD nets Rs 14.36 cr during Brahmotsavam

TTD nets Rs 14.36 cr during Brahmotsavam

TTD nets Rs 14.36 cr during Brahmotsavam

Abductors held, boy rescued within 24 hours

Abductors held, boy rescued within 24 hours

Abductors held, boy rescued within 24 hours

Abductors held, boy rescued within 24 hours

Srivari Brahmotsavam: CM, wife worship at Tirumala

Srivari Brahmotsavam: CM, wife worship at Tirumala

Srivari Brahmotsavam: CM, wife worship at Tirumala

Srivari Brahmotsavam: CM, wife worship at Tirumala

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