Move aimed at improving occupancy ratioThe Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has framed new guidelines for leasing out its kalyana mandapams . It has about 304 kalyana mandapams spread across seven States – A.P. The buildings shall be rented only for Hindu religious and traditional functions with a rider prohibiting consumption of non-vegetarian food and alcohol. The TTD Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishad (HDPP) will organise religious and devotional programmes subject to their availability. Meanwhile, the TTD has also resolved to henceforth construct new kalyana mandapams based on local population, demographic conditions and the revenue potential of a town.

Source: The Hindu June 06, 2021 18:02 UTC