Brahmotsavams held successfully due to perfect planning by depts: TTD EO

Tirupati: The perfect planning coupled with dedicated efforts by all departments resulted in the successful completion of annual Brahmotsavams at Tirumala, said TTD EO Anil Kumar Singhal.

During the senior officers meeting on Monday at TTD Administrative Building, Singhal complimented the Additional EO AV Dharma Reddy and his team of officials for the successful conduct of Brahmotsavams. The Vigilance Wing has made elaborate arrangements for luggage deposition and parking facility for the pilgrims during the Brahmotsavams which won the appreciation of denizens," he said.

The EO instructed the Engineering Wing officials to search for alternate measures to provide a protective shield to the pilgrims sitting in galleries. "In spite of heavy downpour on Garuda Seva day, the devotees sitting in galleries have not moved an inch. We should provide them some cover from bad weather conditions. For the upcoming most important event of Vaikuntha Ekadasi on January 6 next, the departments should gear up with plans," he added.

He also complimented the cultural troupes which represented from 18 states of the country for the first time, which stood as a special attraction during the festival.

The EO instructed the Electrical Wing to go for alternate arrangements in the place of wooden logs for erecting giant electrical cut outs to avoid any untoward incident.

Later he directed the JEO P Basant Kumar to conduct regular video conferences with the In-charges of TTD Kalyana Mandapams, Information Centres across the country to address problems if any.

CE Ramachandra Reddy, FACAO Balaji and other officers were present.