US-based pilgrim donates ₹9 crore to Tirumala temple

M Ramalinga Raju donated ₹9 cr for the renovation of PAC-1, 2 and 3 buildings

A US-based Non-Resident Indian (NRI) businessman Mantena Ramalinga Raju on Wednesday donated ₹9 crore to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

Raju made the contribution in the names of his daughter, Nethra, and son-in-law, Vamsi Gadiraju. (World Pilgrimage guide website)

“Another great donation to TTD. M Ramalinga Raju donated ₹9 crore for the renovation of PAC-1, 2 and 3 buildings (pilgrim amenities complex buildings in Tirumala, which accommodate thousands of pilgrims visiting the hill shrine daily)”, TTD trust board chairman B R Naidu said in a post on X.

“We wholeheartedly appreciate his commitment to enhancing amenities for devotees. We pray that the blessings of Lord Venkateswara remain with his family. We look forward to his continued spiritual service,” Naidu said, adding that he hoped to see similar contributions from Raju in the future.

A TTD spokesman said Raju made the contribution in the names of his daughter, Nethra, and son-in-law, Vamsi Gadiraju.

Additional executive officer Venkayya Chowdary and Vizianagaram MP Appalanidu were also present at the event.

This is not the first time that Raju had extended support to the shrine. In 2012, Raju had donated ₹16 crore to TTD for various developmental initiatives.