Responding to a TTD request, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has resolved to help it with required suggestions and measures to be adopted while taking up repairs and renovations to the ancient structures in Tirumala and Tirupati, according to sources.
The TTD recently decided to renovate the Ahinika mandapam on the banks of Tirumala Pushkarini along with another mandapam at Alipiri in Tirupati as both the ancient structures are in a dilapidated state.
However, with the criticism received post the renovation of the Parvetu mandapam still fresh in mind, the TTD chose to seek the assistance of the ASI to avoid any controversy. Subsequently, TTD Executive Officer (EO) A.V. Dharma Reddy took up the issue with the local ASI officials and sought their guidance, according to sources.
