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Sri Venkateswara Nitya Annadanam Trust

The Sri Venkateswara Nithya Annadanam Trust provides free meals to the

poor in Tirumala.

The scheme was started on a small scale in 1984, with food being served to

around 2,000 persons a day. Today, free food is served to a minimum of

15,000 poor people a day. The number increases to about 25,000 to 30,000 a

day during festivals and other important occasions.

Nearly 10,000 to 15,000 free food packets are distributed to the pilgrims

waiting in the Vaikuntam 'Q' Complex-II for 'Srivari' darshan. The number

increases to about 20,000 a day during festivals and other important

occasions. Free food is also served to nearly 2000 patients a day in the TTD

own SVIMS, BIRRD, Ruia and Maternity Hospitals.

Donation Amount

The minimum contribution for the scheme is Rs.1000/- Donation amount sent below Rs.1000/-will be credited to

the account of srivari Hundi without any intimation to the donor. All donations are deposited in a nationalized

bank, and the interest earned is utilized for the scheme.

Individuals, firms, companies etc. can make donations, and they are eligible for Income Tax benefit under

section 80(G) of the Indian Income Tax Act.

Privileges of the Scheme

The following facilities will be extended to donors who contribute Rs.5.00 Lakhs and above:

The Donor and his family will be provided free accommodation for 3 days in a year in ARP Counter or VIP

accommodation on payment basis subject to availability.

The Donor and his family [not exceeding five] may be admitted for Darsan through Cellar in Vaikuntam Q

Complex f for 3 days in a year subject to availability.

Ten small laddus will be issued to the Donor as prasadam once in a year during the visit of Donor.

D One Duppatta and Blouse piece will be presented to the Donor as “Bahumanam” once in a year during

the visit of Donor

One gold plated silver medallion with the image of Srivaru and Goddess Padmavathi Devi will be given at

the time of Donor's first visit only.

These Privileges may be extended during the lifetime of the Donor in case of individuals and for 20 years

in case of Firms, Companies and Joint Donors

Income Tax benefit as applicable for the said Scheme is available.

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Five Mahaprasadam packets will be issued to the donor as prasadam once in a year during the visit of

Donor.

Special Privileges - The Donors name will be displayed prominently in the dining hall at the

Annadanam Complex.

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