Tirumala, June 11, 2026: The sacred tradition of Annadanam at Tirumala continues to expand on a massive scale, with the Sri Venkateswara Annaprasadam Trust now holding fixed deposits exceeding ₹2,500 crore, according to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
The trust is sustained through generous donations from devotees across the world. Interest earned from these deposits, along with daily contributions, helps TTD provide free, nutritious and hygienic meals to lakhs of pilgrims visiting Tirumala every day.
More Than 44 Million Servings in Five Months
TTD revealed that between January 1 and May 31, 2026, more than 44 million servings of meals, breakfast and beverages were distributed through various Annaprasadam centres.
The figures highlight the enormous scale of the programme, which has become one of the world's largest free food service initiatives operated by a religious institution.
Nearly Three Lakh Devotees Served Daily
The Nitya Annadanam Scheme, launched in 1985, has grown significantly over the decades.
Average Daily Distribution
☕ Milk, Tea and Coffee – 70,000 Devotees
🍽️ Breakfast – 60,200 Devotees
🍛 Lunch – 99,500 Devotees
🌙 Dinner – 56,700 Devotees
On regular days, around 1.8 to 1.9 lakh devotees receive Annaprasadam, while the number crosses three lakh during weekends and peak pilgrim seasons.
Extensive Distribution Network
TTD distributes Annaprasadam through multiple centres including:
📍 Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasadam Complex
📍 Sri Akshaya Kitchen
📍 Vaikuntam Queue Complex Compartments
📍 Narayanagiri Shelters
📍 Queue Line Distribution Points
📍 PAC Buildings
These centres ensure uninterrupted food service for devotees throughout the day.
₹44 Lakh Daily Food Operations
Providing quality meals on such a large scale requires extensive resources.
TTD spends approximately ₹44 lakh every day on Annaprasadam preparation and distribution.
Daily Raw Material Consumption
🌾 Rice – 15,788 kg
🛢️ Sunflower Oil – 3,110 kg
🥣 Red Gram Dal – 2,861 kg
🌾 Suji Rava – 2,832 kg
🌾 Wheat Rava – 2,825 kg
🥣 Black Gram Dal – 1,729 kg
🧂 Salt – 1,436 kg
🍯 Jaggery – 1,276 kg
🌿 Tamarind – 497 kg
🥥 Coconuts – 4,375
Along with several other quality ingredients used in daily food preparation.
Modernisation Expands Services
TTD has introduced several infrastructure upgrades to improve Annaprasadam services.
✅ Vakulamata Centralized Kitchen commissioned in 2024
✅ Food distribution expanded to 28 additional locations
✅ New dining hall at PAC-5 (Venkatadri Nilayam)
✅ Seating capacity for 1,500 devotees at a time
✅ New automated satellite kitchen planned for 2 lakh devotees per day
A Model of Spiritual Service
From serving a few thousand devotees in 1985 to serving more than 44 million meals in just five months of 2026, TTD's Annaprasadam programme continues to stand as a shining example of service, devotion and humanitarian care.
The programme remains a living embodiment of the Sanatana Dharma principle that "Annadanam is the highest form of charity."
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