PNS | Vijayawada
Tirupati legislator Bhumana Karunakar Reddy took oath as the 53rd Chairman of the TTD Trust Board in Venkateswara temple at Tirumala on Thursday. He was administered an oath in front of the presiding deity by TTD EO AV Dharma Reddy. Before reaching Tirumala, the Tirupati MLA offered prayers in the temple of folk Goddess Tataiahgunta Gangamma, who is considered the sister of Lord Venkateswara.
Later he reached Sapthagiri Gopradakshina Mandiram located near Alipiri and offered Gopuja. After reaching Tirumala, following the temple tradition he visited the Bhu Varaha Swamy temple and later reached Tirumala temple through Vaikuntham Queue Complex. He was received by TTD EO, JEOs Sada Bhargavi, Veerabrahmam, and other officials at the main entrance of the temple. After taking oath inside the temple, he offered prayers along with the members of his family.
Later at Ranganayakula Mandapam, he was rendered Vedasirvachanam by Vedic Pundits. He was presented with ‘Theertha Prasadams’, a laminated photo of Srivaru by the TTD EO. Among other dignitaries who were present were ministers Ambati Rambabu, RK Roja, Chandragiri MLA Bhaskar Reddy, Chittoor legislator Srinivasulu, ZP Chief Sri Srinivasulu, and others were present.