On September 24th and 25th, 2025, the Vice-President of India, Shri CP Radhakrishnan, undertook a two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh. On September 24th, Shri CP Radhakrishnan started his visit by offering prayers for the nation's well-being at the Kanak Durga Temple in Vijayawada. He later attended the Vijayawada Utsav 2025 at Punnamy Ghat as the Chief Guest, highlighting the significance of Navratri and praising the state's accomplishments in agriculture, IT, innovation, and inclusive development. On September 25th, he visited the Tirumala Temple, praying for all citizens. He inaugurated the 'Venkatadri Nilayam' Pilgrim Amenities Centre (PAC) at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), in the presence of Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu and other officials. 'Venkatadri Nilayam' is a five-storied facility with six halls on each floor, including four dormitories on the inaugurated level. It has 600 lockers, ten lifts, six staircases, a Prashadam Hall (500 seating capacity), and a medical center. The Vice-President also visited the Padmavathi Temple in Tiruchanoor and offered prayers for peace. This was posted on 25 SEP 2025 7:37PM by PIB Delhi (Release ID: 2171384).
Key Entities Referenced
Andhra Pradesh: Indian state, location of the Vice-President's visit and related events
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD): Organization responsible for the Tirumala Temple and the inaugurated Pilgrim Amenities Centre
Venkatadri Nilayam: New Pilgrim Amenities Centre inaugurated at Tirumala, providing facilities for devotees
Vijayawada Utsav: Cultural event attended by the Vice-President
CP Radhakrishnan: Vice-President of India, key figure in the events described
Vice President's Secretariat
The Vice-President of India concludes two-day visit
to Andhra Pradesh
Shri CP Radhakrishnan participated in Vijayawada
Utsav and prays at Kanak Durga and Tirumala
Temples
Inaugurated New Pilgrim Amenities Centre
‘Venkatadri Nilayam’ at Tirumala
Posted On: 25 SEP 2025 7:37PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice-President of India, Shri CP Radhakrishnan undertook a two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh on 24th and
25th September 2025, engaging in a series of cultural and spiritual programmes in Vijayawada and Tirumala.
This was his first official visit to a state after assuming office as Vice President. On 24th September, the Shri
CP Radhakrishnan began his state visit with darshan at the Kanak Durga Temple in Vijayawada, where he
offered prayers for the well-being and prosperity of the nation. Later, he attended the Vijayawada Utsav 2025
at Punnamy Ghat as the Chief Guest. In his address, the Vice-President highlighted the significance of
Navratri as a celebration of feminine divinity and women empowerment. He praised the cultural richness of
Andhra Pradesh and acknowledged the state’s achievements in agriculture, information technology,
innovation, and inclusive development. The Vice-President expressed his appreciation for the warmth and
spirit of the people of Vijayawada.(The Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Shri CP Radhakrishnan takes part in Vijaywada Utsav.)
On 25th September, Shri CP Radhakrishnan visited the sacred Tirumala Temple and had darshan of Lord
Venkateswara, praying for the well-being of all citizens. He later inaugurated the newly constructed Pilgrim
Amenities Centre (PAC) ‘Venkatadri Nilayam’ at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), Tirumala, in the
presence of the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Ministers, senior officials,
and other dignitaries.
(Hon’ble Vice-President Shri CP Radhakrishnan having darshan of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala, praying
for the well-being of all.)
The ‘Venkatadri Nilayam’ is a five-storied modern facility designed to serve thousands of devotees visiting
the shrine daily. Each floor comprises six spacious halls, with the inaugurated level featuring four dormitoriesand two Bal Mundan halls. A total of 600 lockers have been installed in the building, with 150 lockers in each
dormitory to ensure safe custody of devotees’ belongings. The complex is equipped with ten lifts and six
staircases to facilitate smooth movement across floors. The basement floor houses a Prashadam Hall with a
seating capacity of approximately 500 devotees. Additionally, the facility includes a medical centre with one
doctor, a pharmacy, and four beds to address basic healthcare needs.
The inauguration of ‘Venkatadri Nilayam’ marks a significant milestone in TTD’s commitment to enhancing
pilgrim services, combining spiritual sanctity with modern infrastructure and convenience.
(Hon’ble Vice-President Shri CP Radhakrishnan, along with Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu,
inaugurating the new PAC ‘Venkatadri Nilayam’ at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati.)
Before concluding his engagements, the Vice-President also visited the revered Padmavathi Temple in
Tiruchanoor and offered prayers to Goddess Padmavathi, seeking blessings for the peace and prosperity of the
nation.
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