The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) offers various donation schemes for devotees who wish to contribute to the temple’s services and facilities. Devotees can apply for a passbook that records their donations and provides details on privileges they are eligible for. Contributions can be made for specific religious services like the Suprabatha Seva or for general development through the corpus fund.
Depending on the donation amount, donors may receive benefits such as free accommodation, priority in darshan queues, and prasadam. Donations can be made online or through demand drafts sent to the TTD’s office. For large contributions, special privileges are granted, including accommodation, darshan, and participation in religious rituals. TTD manages several trusts for different purposes, such as providing free meals, medical aid, and maintaining temple services. Donors can choose to contribute to these specific causes.
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What are the benefits of TTD Donation
- Donating ₹1 to ₹5 Lakhs: You get a one-day special morning ritual viewing (Suprabatha Darshanam) for five people on a chosen date when you get your passbook. You also get to stay for one day, one piece of clothing (either a blouse piece or Uttareeyam), and six small sweet offerings (laddus).
- Donating ₹5 Lakhs to ₹10 Lakhs: This gives you three days of the special morning ritual viewing for five people. You’ll have a place to stay for three days, receive a scarf with a blouse, a gold-plated silver coin at the time of donation, and five grand meals (Mahaprasadams).
- Donating ₹10 Lakhs to ₹1 Crore: You’ll enjoy three days of priority access (L2 List VIP darshanam) and accommodation worth ₹500 per day. Plus, you’ll get twenty small laddus and ten packets of a special offering (Mahaprasam sachets).
- Donating ₹1 Crore and above: With this donation, you’ll get three days of top-priority access (L1 VIP Darshan Tickets), stay in a ₹2500 worth guest house for three days, and receive ten large laddus along with twenty packets of the grand offering (Maha prasadam Sachets).
Overview of donation
| Donation Scheme | Details | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| General Donation | Donations can be made for any amount through International Money Order or Demand Draft favoring the Executive Officer, TTD, payable at Tirupati. | Donations can be made online through the official TTD website. For assistance, contact the TTD Public Relations Office at the provided phone number. |
| Specific Trust/Scheme | Donors can choose a specific trust or scheme to donate to and check the privileges available to them. | Donors can download the passbooks from the TTD webpage by selecting the “Donation” button and logging in with their details. |
| Seva Electronic Dip | Devotees can apply for seva on specific dates and participate in electronic dip selection. | Log in to the TTD official booking portal, select the seva electronic dip option, choose the seva and date, enter the number of persons and their details, and submit the application. |
What are the Benefits of Doing TTD Donations
When you give money to Srivani Trust, it helps many good causes for people who need help. Here’s how:
Education: They give money to help poor kids go to school, get scholarships, and learn things.
Healthcare: They help set up health camps, give out important health things, and help places where people go to get better in villages.
Jobs Help: They teach people skills to get jobs, help them start small businesses, and give small loans.
Help in Disasters: They give help right away and also later on to people in places where bad things like big floods, earth shakes, and big storms happen
Sri Venkateswara Bala Mandir
Sri Venkateswara Bala Mandir provides care for children who have lost one or both parents and cannot be supported by their remaining parent. Donations can be made starting from Rs 1, payable by Demand Draft in favor of ‘Executive Officer, Balamandir Trust, TTD,’ and sent to the Chief Accounts Officer, TTD, Tirupati.
Individuals, firms, and companies can donate, and these donations are eligible for Income Tax exemption under Section 80(g) of the Indian Income Tax Act.
Sri Venkateswara Jalanidhi Scheme
The Sri Venkateswara Jalanidhi Scheme is designed by TTD to ensure sufficient water supply for pilgrims in and around Tirupati and Tirumala.
Donations can start from Rs 1 and should be addressed to ‘The Executive Officer, S.V. Jalanidhi Scheme, Tirupati,’ and sent to ‘The Secretary, S.V. Jalanidhi Scheme, Office of the Chief Engineer, T.T. Devasthanams, Tirupati-517 501.’
Sri Venkateswara Heritage Preservation Trust
The aim of the Sri Venkateswara Heritage Preservation Trust is to preserve our culture and promote religious activities.
Donations can start from Rs 1 and should be made payable to “The Executive Officer, T.T. Devasthanams, Tirupati,” and sent to “The Secretary, S.V. Heritage Preservation Trust, T.T. Devasthanams, Tirupati.”
Donors, including individuals, firms, and companies, are eligible for Income Tax exemption under Section 80G(5)(vi) of the Indian Income Tax Act.
Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust
The Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Trust works to protect cows.
Donations can start from Rs 1 and should be made payable to “The Executive Officer, T.T. Devasthanams, Tirupati,” and sent to “The Director, S.V. Dairy Farm, T.T. Devasthanams, Chandragiri Road, Tirupati-517 502 (AP).”
Donors, including individuals, firms, and companies, are eligible for Income Tax exemption under Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961.
Sri Venkateswara Information Technology Seva Trust
The Sri Venkateswara Information Technology Seva Trust aims to support IT-related services.
Donations can start from Rs 1 and should be made payable to “Executive Officer, S.V. Information Technology Seva Trust” and sent to the Financial Adviser & Chief Accounts Officer, TTD, Tirupati-517 501.
Donors, including individuals, firms, and companies, are eligible for Income Tax exemption under Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961.
Kalyanamasthu Trust
The Kalyanamasthu Trust focuses on providing welfare services.
Donations can start from Rs 1 and should be made payable to “Executive Officer, Kalyanamastu Trust, TTD, Tirupati” and sent to the Chief Accounts Officer, TTD, Tirupati – 517501.
Donors, including individuals, firms, and companies, are eligible for income tax benefits under Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act.
Contact Details
The Sri Venkateswara Pranadana Trust aims to provide free medical care to impoverished patients suffering from serious heart, kidney, and brain diseases, which require expensive treatment.
Donations can start from as little as Rs 1, and contributions are eligible for tax deductions under Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act. Donations of Rs 1000 or more will receive an Income Tax Deduction Certificate.
Address:
Sri Venkateswara Anna Prasadam Trust
Regd.No.18/1994
T.T.D. Administrative Building, K.T.Road,
Tirupati – 517501(A.P.)
Phone No. 0877-2264237/4375
Email: svannadanamtrust@tirumala.org
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make a donation to TTD?
You can make a donation to TTD through an International Money Order or Demand Draft favoring the Executive Officer,TTD and payable at Tirupati. For online donations, please visit the official TTD website
Can I donate to a specific scheme?
Yes, you can specify if you want to donate to a particular endowment scheme or towards TTD’s social service activities in general
Is there a facility to specify a date for my donation to be used?
For donations of Rs. 33 lakh or more, you can specify a particular date for your donation to be utilized towards the Annaprasadam.
Are general donations without specifying a scheme accepted?
Yes, general donations are accepted and will be utilized where needed most.
How do I get a receipt for my donation?
Upon successful donation, a receipt will be generated online. You should save or print this receipt for your records and for claiming tax exemption.
Can I share tax benefits with another pilgrim?
Yes, to share tax benefits with another pilgrim, select ‘Joint Donor’ and fill in their details
