Reader and Head, Department of Commerce, S.P.W. Degree and P.G. College, Tirupati -517 502
Online published on 30 August, 2014.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) is one of the oldest and richest Hindu religious institutions India. It was constituted the for the propagation of Hindu dharma, Indian culture, Renovation of Temples, Promotion of Education, welfare schemes and development of Industries for the benefit of the devotees after the requirements of the temple and the devotees. The income and expenditure of the temple have been increasing by leaps and bounds for the past few years. This is attracting the attention of the author to study the income and expenditure pattern of TTD. Hence the need for this study arises.
The Main Aim of the study is to understand the income – structure of TTD and the components there in understanding the expenditure pattern and composition, it is also considered to be necessary to form a definite idea of the income and expenditure pattern of TTD. A thorough analysis and understanding of the income and expenditure pattern of TTD will enable the author to arrive at definite points regarding
Sources of income for the temple.
Composing of expenditure.
Variations in income and expenditure.
Estimation of future trends in the income and expenditure of the institution.
Arriving at definite conclusions stated in the analysis and
To suggest measures for improving the working of TTD based on the above points.
The author's paper is an empirical study based on the data collected from different sources as follows
TTD budget books.
TTD rules and regulations.
AP endowment act.
AP charitable and Hindu religious endowment act.
Administrative report of TTD.
Report on systems and procedures of TTD, Tata consultancy services.
Published and books and magazines.
Personal interviews with TTD officials and pilgrims.
