Amaravati, November 22, 2025: President Droupadi Murmu arrived at Tirumala on Friday for a spiritual interlude, beginning her visit with prayers at the Sri Varaha Swamy Temple before proceeding to the sacred Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple. Welcomed through the Maha Dwaram by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board Chairman B.R. Naidu, Executive Officer A.K. Singhal, and Additional EO Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary was honoured with Isthikaphal, a traditional gesture of reverence.
Accompanied by family and officials, including Endowments Minister Anam Ramnarayan Reddy, Murmu entered the sanctum sanctorum for a serene darshan, where she offered worship and received Sesha Vastram, the sacred cloth presented to the deity.
The president's itinerary continued with Vedic blessings from pundits at the Ranganayakula Mandapam, followed by the ritual offering of Theertha Prasadams, a framed portrait of Lord Venkateswara, and TTD's 2026 diaries and calendars. Trust Board members Panabaka Lakshmi and Janaki Devi Bhanuprakash Reddy, along with District Collector Dr. Venkateswar and Superintendent of Police Subbarayudu, were among those present, underscoring the visit's significance as a bridge between governance and faith.
What made the day memorable, however, was Murmu's spontaneous act of kindness. At the Rambagicha Guest House, defying protocol, she spent seven minutes mingling with devotees, personally handing out sweets and chocolates from bags prepared in the green room. Inquiring about their well-being with genuine warmth, she left pilgrims beaming.
One described the gesture as "a divine touch from Rashtrapati Ji." Senior officials later reflected that "Madam happily interacted with the people, gifted them sweets, and enquired about their well-being," a rare personal flourish in an otherwise structured visit.
As the first tribal president, her presence at the temple drawing millions annually for its promise of prosperity served as a quiet affirmation of inclusivity in India's diverse tapestry. Devotees from across the state saw it as a blessing for national unity, with one elder from Rayalaseema noting, "Her visit feels like a mother's grace for our land."
