Tirumala Tirupati Temple Asks 18 Non-Hindu Staff to Transfer or Resign

Chennai: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), which manages the Tirupati temple, has directed non-Hindu employees not to participate in any temple functions or temple-related activities until further order. This move comes days after BR Naidu was appointed as Chairman of TTD.

TTD has identified 18 employees working in TTD. Earlier, BR Naidu had stated that they would ask non-Hindus to take VSR.

All of them have been asked to either accept a transfer or opt for voluntary retirement. 

The board stated that this move aligns with its commitment to maintaining the spiritual sanctity of its temples and religious activities.

Disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against 18 employees who are allegedly participating in non-Hindu religious activities while also being involved in TTD festivals and rituals.

As part of its recent resolution, the TTD Board has recently decided to either transfer such employees to government departments or facilitate their exit through the Voluntary Retirement Scheme.