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Tirumala Puja: Chandrababu Naidu Celebrates Grandson’s Birthday Devotionally

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Amidst spiritual fervor, Andhra Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and family ascended to Tirumala Saturday for grandson Nara Devansh’s birthday, performing devout pooja to Lord Venkateswara—a ritual etched in their calendar.

The ceremony transitioned into selfless service as Naidu, alongside wife Nara Bhuvneshwari and ex-minister son Nara Lokesh, handed out annaprasadam at the Vengamamba complex. This gesture amplified the joy of Devansh’s special day, shared with fellow devotees.

On the administrative front, Naidu wasted no time. Friday’s video huddle with officials demanded a two-day crop damage appraisal from recent tempests. Key stats: 12 districts, 42 mandals hit; 4,840 ha maize, 1,534 ha paddy, 310 ha black gram ruined—total ~40 crore loss.

Echoing prior years, last birthday saw a 44 lakh donation to temple dining: 10 lakh breakfast, 17 lakh lunch, 17 lakh dinner, sustaining the annadana legacy.

This pilgrimage blends familial warmth with fiscal prudence, mirroring Naidu’s governance style. By prioritizing loss assessments, he paves the way for farmer compensation, crucial in a state where agriculture employs millions.

Naidu’s Tirumala vows likely extend blessings for holistic state progress, fusing piety with policy in a narrative of enduring faith and forward momentum.