TTD nets record collection of Rs 1.90 crore

Tirumala, Sept 30 (UNI) Tirumala-Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) netted a record collection of Rs 1.90 crore from 1800 hours yesterday upto 1800 hours today during the Brahmotsavam at the Lord Venkateswara Temple here.

The TTD, in a release here this evening, said Hundi collection alone was above Rs one crore while darshan tickets fetched Rs 20.79 lakh. Sale of prasadam including laddus netted Rs 13.52 lakh while the rent collection was above Rs 1.90 lakh.

About 66,144 pilgrim including 15,100 of the Rs 50 special category had darsan till 1800 hours today while 32,875 pilgrims tonsured their heads. Over 75,000 pilgrims had free meals in the TTD Annadanam canteen, the release added.

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