Tirumala: Lord Krishna Sculpture Loses Arm on Rajagopuram
TTD officials are yet to clarify when and how the sculpture was damaged.
Tirupati: A Lord Krishna sculpture on the Rajagopuram at Tirumala has reportedly lost an arm. The incident came to light during maintenance and painting works being carried out ahead of the annual Brahmotsavams.
TTD officials are yet to clarify when and how the sculpture was damaged.
The Tirumala Srivari Annual Brahmotsavams 2026 are scheduled to be held from September 15 to September 23, at the Tirumala temple. Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam was performed at the temple. The annual festival is expected to draw a large number of devotees.
The nine-day celebrations will feature a series of religious rituals and daily processions of Lord Venkateswara on different vahanams.
TTD authorities are expected to make extensive arrangements for the smooth conduct of the festival, including crowd management, security, accommodation, transport and other facilities for devotees.
