Outrage After Flight Spotted Over Tirumala Temple; TTD Revives No-Fly Zone Demand

Last Updated:June 01, 2025, 16:02 IST

Agama Shastra prohobits any movement of the aerial vehicles over the sanctum sanctorum of the Lord Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala.

Aircraft spotted flying over the Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, Tirumala | Image.X

The low-altitude flight of an aircraft over the Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala on Sunday has sparked outrage among devotees, who voiced serious concerns over the violation of the temple’s sanctity.

According to Agama Shastra, aircraft, helicopters, drones, and other aerial vehicles are strictly prohibited from flying over the sanctum sanctorum of the Lord Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala.

However, the latest images and videos of an aircraft flying over the Tirumala temple went viral on social media, sparking widespread debate over the Centre’s inaction in declaring the area a no-fly zone.

Such overflights violate religious traditions and pose serious security concerns for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Vigilance and Security Wing, said a temple official.

Temple’s Plea To Aviation Ministry

In March, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman BR Naidu wrote to Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, requesting that the revered Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh be declared a no-fly zone.

Ram Mohan Naidu also serves as an MP from Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam constituency.

In his letter, BR Naidu noted that the Tirumala shrine—also known as the Venkateswara Temple—should be accorded no-fly zone status in accordance with Agama Shastra, to preserve the temple’s sanctity and ensure the safety and sentiments of the devotees.

“The Tirumala temple holds immense spiritual value for millions of devotees who visit the shrine every year. According to traditional Agama regulations, the sanctity of the temple is paramount, and any disturbance in its vicinity, including aerial movements, is believed to adversely affect the spiritual environment," the TTD Chairman said in his letter to the Union Minister.

BR Naidu further urged the Union Minister to take swift action to safeguard the sanctity of the Tirumala shrine and protect its cultural and spiritual heritage.

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Tirumala, India, India

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