The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) in Tirupati has made a significant donation to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). The bank has gifted a Smith Detection Hi-Scanner machine, valued at Rs 61.72 lakhs, to the TTD. The machine was handed over by IOB Director Chandra Reddy and Regional Manager Sanjay Kumar Jha to TTD Executive Officer J Syamala Rao at the TTD Administrative Building in Tirupati.
The donation ceremony took place on Tuesday and was attended by other officials from the IOB, including Tirumala IOB Manager Mahesh Babu and Marketing Officer Rajasekhar Reddy. The Smith Detection Hi-Scanner machine is a state-of-the-art device that will be used to check raw materials before they are used in preparing Laddu Prasadams and Annaprasadams, which are sacred offerings made to the deity at the Srivari Temple in Tirumala.
The installation of the scanner near the Srivari Temple Ugranam in Tirumala will help to ensure the quality and purity of the ingredients used in the preparation of these sacred offerings. This donation by the IOB is a significant contribution to the TTD and will help to maintain the high standards of purity and quality that are associated with the temple’s offerings.
The IOB’s donation is a reflection of the bank’s commitment to supporting the community and promoting the well-being of the people. The TTD is a prestigious institution that is responsible for the management of the Tirumala temple, which is one of the most famous and revered temples in India. The donation of the Smith Detection Hi-Scanner machine is a significant gesture of support and will help to ensure that the temple’s offerings continue to meet the highest standards of quality and purity.
Overall, the donation of the Smith Detection Hi-Scanner machine by the IOB is a notable contribution to the TTD and will help to promote the well-being of the community. The machine will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and purity of the ingredients used in the preparation of the sacred offerings at the Srivari Temple in Tirumala.