Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Executive Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy on Thursday said that shortage of accommodation in Tirumala would continue to be an issue for the people visiting the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara.
Speaking to the Media, Mr. Dharma Reddy said that the devotee turnout had gone beyond the 1-lakh mark in the recent months in the aftermath of relaxations of COVID-19 restrictions, but there was no proportionate increase in the availability of cottages and guesthouses in Tirumala.
The TTD has 7,000 suites in Tirumala, which is sufficient to cater to the needs of around 35,000 devotees, in addition to the Pilgrim Amenities Complex (PAC) that can accommodate around 15,000 pilgrims at any point of time, he said.
