Our
Temples symbolize India’s hallowed culture and Sanathana Dharma. Temples, which
are the repositories of sculpture, paintings, music literature, dance and other
art forms, are built for the prosperity and wellbeing of all people. According
to Sastras, God manifests Himself in the images and fulfils the desires of the
devotees on account of the spiritual penance of the great sages who consecrated
the deities in the temples and the regular rituals performed there and due to
the enchanting beauty of the idols, which conform to the Silpa Agamas. It is
the bounden duty and responsibility of every Indian to preserve these temples,
which are the centers of vedic culture, to renovate any dilapidated portion of
the temples or rebuild them. It may be the Vimana or Prakara, Balipeetha or
Dwajasthambha or it may be even the main idol. It is said natural disasters
like flood and drought may occur not only in the villages where such ruined
temples are located but also in the entire country.
Many
acharyas have expressed their displeasure over raising new temples
indiscriminately and stressed the need for preserving the ancient temples,
consecrated by the great sages. There may be temple like edifices, which
reflect the glory of vedic culture and religion or places of archeological
interest.
It
is an uphill task for individuals alone to undertake their preservation and
renovation. With a view to accomplish this lofty aim, Tirumala Tirupati
Devasthanams has launched ‘Sri Venkateswara Heritage Preservation Trust’.
‘Karta
Karayite chaiva prerakas syonu modaka’ which means one who organizes or
executive a noble task, encourages, approves and derives pleasure from it,
enjoys all fruits of such a meritorious act.
We
earnestly appeal to all philanthropists to contribute generously to ‘Sri
Venkateswara Heritage Preservation Trust and participate in this sacred
endeavor. There is need for renovating dilapidated temples in every village and
in every town for universal welfare. The donors can contribute any amount
towards this scheme.
DONATION
AMOUNT
The
minimum contribution for the scheme is Rs. 1,000/- 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 Nationalised Bank, and
the interest earned is utilized for the scheme.
Donations
can be made by way of cheque / demand draft on any Scheduled Bank drawn in
favour of the Executive Officer, Sri Venkateswara Heritage Preservation Trust,
TTD, Tirupati and can be sent to the Additional Financial Advisor & Chief
Accounts Officer( Addl. FA & CAO), T.T.D., Tirupati-517501.
For
further information contact: 0877-2277777 or 2233333, 2264258
Individuals,
firms, companies etc. can make donations, and they are eligible for uniform
privileges besides Income Tax Benefit under Section 80 (G) of the Indian Income
Tax Act.
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