19 Gurupeethas, One Spiritual Journey: Seers from Backward and SC/ST Communities Receive Tirumala Darshan
– TTD Board Member S. Naresh Kumar brings together spiritual heads from across Karnataka; credits Chairman B.R. Naidu for making the initiative possible
– EO Mudhad Ravichandra and TTD officials coordinate arrangements for smooth and dignified darshan
Tirumala, September 29: In a significant spiritual initiative bringing together diverse Gurupeethas on a common platform, 19 Brahmachari Peethadheeshwars and Swamijis representing Backward and SC/ST communities from across Karnataka received darshan of Lord Sri Venkateswara at Tirumala. The visiting seers are associated with institutions engaged in spiritual, educational and social service, particularly among weaker and underprivileged communities.
The visit was initiated and coordinated by TTD Board Member S. Naresh Kumar, who personally took up the matter with TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu garu and sought suitable darshan arrangements for the delegation in accordance with TTD rules.
Naresh Kumar said the visit became possible because of the personal support and encouragement extended by the Chairman.
“Bringing spiritual heads from so many Gurupeethas together for the darshan of Lord Sri Venkateswara was deeply meaningful. This could happen only because of the wholehearted support of our Chairman B.R. Naidu garu. I am sincerely grateful to him for understanding the importance of this delegation and enabling a dignified darshan,” Naresh Kumar said.
TTD Executive Officer Mudhad Ravichandra and the concerned officials coordinated the darshan timings, entry and other logistical arrangements to ensure that the visit was conducted smoothly. The original request had specifically sought advance coordination of such arrangements for the visiting seers.
Naresh Kumar said the larger significance of the visit was in bringing together spiritual leaders representing different communities and regions of Karnataka on a common spiritual platform.
“These Gurupeethas are not limited to religious activities. Many of them are deeply involved in education, social upliftment and service to disadvantaged communities. Their coming together at Tirumala sends a strong message of spiritual unity, inclusion and social harmony,” he said.
The delegation included seers representing the Kunchitiga, Bhovi, Bhagiratha, Madara, Valmiki, Kanaka, Eediga, Kumbara, Hadapada, Devanga and Yadava Gurupeethas, along with spiritual heads from prominent Mutts across Karnataka.
Among the participating seers were Sri Shanthaveera Swamiji, Sri Immadi Siddharameshwara Swamiji, Sri Purushottamananda Swamiji, Sri Madara Channaiah Swamiji, Sri Valmiki Prasannanandapuri Swamiji, Sri Eshwaranandapuri Swamiji, Sri Renukananda Swamiji, Sri Basava Kumbara Gundaiah Swamiji, Sri Hadapada Appanna Swamiji, Sri Dayanandapuri Swamiji, Sri Yadavananda Swamiji, Sri Shivabasava Swamiji, Sri Shanthalinga Swamiji, Sri Channabasava Swamiji, Sri Mahalinga Swamiji, Sri Basavaprasadh Swamiji and Sri Mallikarjuna Swamiji. The source document also records participation of seers from multiple Gurupeethas and Mutts across Chitradurga, Hosadurga, Shivamogga, Belagavi, Raichur, Mysuru and Haveri.
Naresh Kumar thanked Chairman B.R. Naidu garu, EO Mudhad Ravichandra and the entire TTD administration for extending their cooperation and facilitating the visit with due respect and dignity.
The visit was described in the original request as a significant spiritual and social occasion, reflecting the service rendered by the participating seers towards the educational, social and spiritual development of their respective communities.
