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Why have Tirumala Board's Decisions Triggered Controversy?

2024 • 4min • Politics • Explainer

Faith & Religion

From banning non-Hindu employees, to reducing darshan time, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams—one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites—is once again making headlines. The decisions by the newly constituted TTD Board are sparking a mix of approval and debate. But are these changes about devotion, or do they hint at deeper issues?