Tirupati Temple Board Suspends Staff For Practising Christianity, Citing Code Violation

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has suspended four of its employees following an internal investigation that found them in violation of the institution’s code of conduct.

The suspended personnel are: B. Elizer – Deputy Executive Engineer (Quality Control), S. Rosi – Staff Nurse, BIRD Hospital, M. Premavathi – Grade 1 Pharmacist, BIRD Hospital and Dr. G. Asunta – SV Ayurvedic Pharmacy.

According to TTD, the individuals were reportedly practising the Christian faith, which contravenes the rules governing employment in the Hindu religious institution. The disciplinary action follows a vigilance report and review of evidence, leading to their immediate suspension in accordance with service regulations.

TTD suspends 4 employees for allegedly following a non-Hindu faith, citing violation of institutional code.

Following vigilance reports and internal probe, action was taken for failing to uphold duties in a Hindu religious institution.#TTD #Tirumala pic.twitter.com/4RTYTWH4n3

— Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (@TTDevasthanams) July 19, 2025

TTD, which manages the affairs of the Tirumala temple, requires its employees to adhere to the religious ethos of the institution, especially those posted in temple-linked departments.

Further proceedings regarding their employment status are expected pending departmental inquiry.

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