Tirumala SV Museum Opens To Public
The renovated Sri Venkateswara Museum in Tirumala will open to the public on Monday: Reports
TIRUPATI: The renovated Sri Venkateswara Museum in Tirumala will open to the public on Monday, with 14 galleries across four floors displaying more than 8,000 artefacts related to the history, art and culture of the hill temple.
Spread across one lakh square feet, the museum was inaugurated by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on September 16. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has fixed an entry fee of `50 per visitor. It will remain open from 10 am to 5 pm, with tickets issued until 4 pm.
The museum has been developed with technical support from Tata Consultancy Services. Its galleries cover the history of the Tirumala temple, the image of Lord Venkateswara, Indian sculpture, temple architecture, music, dance, worship traditions and ancient weapons.
The stone and bronze sculpture galleries showcase the craftsmanship and religious traditions reflected in the exhibits. Other displays explain the evolution of the Tirumala temple, its architectural features, offerings made by donors and rituals followed at the shrine.
A gallery dedicated to Tallapaka Annamacharya, whose devotional compositions were dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, is among the attractions. The museum also has displays on the history of coins and traditional musical instruments.
The Brahmandam gallery presents information about the universe and the process of creation through holographic displays, digital visuals and 360-degree sound. It uses modern technology to explain subjects related to the cosmos through visual presentations.
The museum combines traditional artefacts with digital archives and modern display systems. The exhibits are designed to help visitors understand the history and significance of the objects on display.
TTD said the museum would be useful for students, researchers, historians and art enthusiasts interested in Tirumala’s history and cultural heritage. It is also intended to help younger generations learn about the temple’s history and traditions.