TTD GEARS UP FOR RAMANUJA SAHASRABDI ON MAY 10

Tirupati, 11 April 2016: As a befitting tribute to the great Sri Vaishanava Saint Ramanujacharya who lived for 120 years(1017AD to 1137AD) and inspired all to practice Equality in the society and flourished the puja kainkaryams in Tirumala temple, TTD has geared up for the Ramanuja Sahasrabdi celebrations which will commence from May 10 in a big way.

Reviewing with the officials in his chambers in Tirupati Administrative Building, TTD EO on Monday said, a Ratha Yatra should be performed in all the 106 Sri Vaishanava Divya Desams which are located across the country. “Along with the statues of Lord Venkateswara and Consorts, a statue of Ramanujacharya should also be taken in a procession to all the Divya Desams. Kalyanam of the deities may be performed in some divya desams notifying the clusters”, EO added.

The EO said the entire year long activity will take place under the aegis of Alwar Divya Prabandha Project of TTD. “Negotiate with Agama scholars and fix an asupcious date to perform Yagam in Tirumala to commence Rathayatra”, he added.

He instructed the officials concerned to come out with printing of new books and reprinting of 28 books on the life history and other interesting episodes in the 120 years long span of the great saint. “The SVBC should relay special programmes on Ramanujacharya, sapthagiri should bring out special edition and regular lectures on the works of Ramanujacharya shoudl be organised by the Vedic Varsity”, he added.