TTD reiterates commitment to cow protection on Gokulashtami
EO performs Go Puja at Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshanasala; steps announced to develop dairy farm and promote native cattle breeds
- ✓EO performs Go Puja at Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshanasala; steps announced to develop dairy farm and promote native cattle breeds
- ✓Ravichandra attended a programme organised to offer ‘Japa books’ containing the sacred chant ‘Om Namo Venkatesaya’, written seven crore times.
- ✓Tirupati MLA Arani Srinivasulu, TTD Trust Board member G.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has reiterated its commitment to cow protection and promoting native cattle breeds. On the occasion of Gokulashtami, TTD Executive Officer Muddada Ravichandra performed ‘Go Puja’ at the Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshanasala, the TTD dairy farm, here on Friday.
After offering prayers at the Sri Venugopala Swamy shrine located on the premises, he milked a cow and handed over the milk to temple priests for performing ‘Abhishekam’ to the deity. Amid Vedic chants, Mr. Ravichandra applied turmeric to the foreheads of cows and calves and adorned them with new clothes and floral garlands as a mark of reverence.
Recalling the revered place accorded to the ‘Gomata’ in Sanatana Dharma, Mr. Ravichandra said the TTD would continue to accord top priority to cow protection. He also announced measures to develop the dairy farm. Later, Mr.
Ravichandra attended a programme organised to offer ‘Japa books’ containing the sacred chant ‘Om Namo Venkatesaya’, written seven crore times. Tirupati MLA Arani Srinivasulu, TTD Trust Board member G. Bhanuprakash Reddy, Joint Executive Officer (Health and Education) Prabhala Gopinath and Goshala Director Siva Kumar were among those who took part.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 4 September 2026 |