Renovated S Venkateswara Museum in Tirumala to open on Nov 16
Spread over nearly one lakh square feet across four floors, the museum houses more than 8,000 artefacts, including ancient sculptures, historical objects and rare collections depicting the evolution and traditions of the Sri Venkateswara temple, TTD said in a release on Sunday.The museum has been developed with technical support from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), incorporating modern exhibition technologies and digital displays to present the heritage of Tirumala in an interactive format.
The galleries showcase the temple’s history, architectural excellence, religious rituals, sculptural traditions and contributions of devotees and donors over several generations.
The Stone Sculpture and Bronze Sculpture galleries display ancient artistic works, highlighting the craftsmanship and sculptural traditions of Indian artisans.
The museum also features exhibits dedicated to saint-poet Tallapaka Annamacharya, devotional music and traditional musical instruments, reflecting the contribution of Telugu culture to the spiritual traditions of Tirumala.
The Brahmmandam Gallery is among the major attractions, offering an immersive experience of the universe and cosmic phenomena through holographic displays, 360-degree sound and digital visual presentations.
The gallery seeks to bring together spiritual philosophy and scientific concepts, providing an educational experience for devotees, students, researchers and other visitors.
The renovated museum is also intended to preserve the historical treasures of Tirumala through digital archives and modern exhibition facilities, making the shrine’s heritage accessible to future generations.
The museum will be open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, with ticket counters functioning until 4 pm.
The entry fee has been fixed at Rs 50 per visitor.
