Stating that many devotees have requested to reconsider the existing system of allocation of Angapradakshinam tickets in Lucy Dip and implement the old system of allocating these tokens online, TTD Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal said that a decision will be taken in the next board meeting.
He told the media that during last 20 days, since he assumed charge as TTD EO for the second time, wherever he inspects, many devotees along footpaths, Vaikuntam compartments, even in the Mada Streets during the recent annual brahmotsavams, have given feedback to resume the old system of allocating AngaPradakshinam tickets on line instead of the existing system through lucky dip.
He said, decisions of authorities’ changes from time to time. “Based on the feedback we receive from the pilgrims, we take decisions in the larger interests of the devotees. By next board meeting we will take a decision”, he maintained.
He also said, some devotees have also complained about the rude behavior and rough handling of devotees inside the sanctum sanctorum during darshan by some employees, security and Srivari sevaks. “We have been imparting training to all of them. We improve our training in soft communication skills and behavioral attitude further”, he said.
Singhal revealed that a pilgrim has also complained on the alleged involvement of an employee in a darshan scandal and made it clear that strict action will be initiated if anyone is found guilty of cheating pilgrims. The pilgrims also suggested having a relook to avoid congestion between Vendi Vakili and Bangaru Vakili, he added.
“I have even noticed the congestion in the Entry-Exit points. Majority of devotees also wished to have a shelter along mada streets to protect from inclement weather conditions. We will explore the possibilities. All these issues will be dealt with soon, and you will see a change in a couple of months”, he told the media.
Meanwhile, the devotees across the country poured in appreciation of TTD towards the successful conduct of annual Brahmotsavams that concluded on Thursday and also congratulated TTD EO Anil Kumar Singhal on his second time in the capacity.
