TTD EO directs Pundit Mandala to complete Puranam translations by next year

Tirupati, Sep 24 (UNI) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Executive Dr KS Jawahar Reddy on Friday directed the TTD Pundit Mandali to complete the translation works of all Astadasha Puranas taken up under Purana Itihas project ahead of next year annual Brahmotsavams without fail.
Addressing the TTD pundit mandali at the SVETA here, Dr Jawahar said only four Puranas translation has been completed so far and rest of 14 puranas translation should be completed by annual Brahmotsavam next year, by roping in services of more pundits, if necessary.
Presently, pundits were working on the project for 7 days in a month which could be enhanced to 10 days in a month here afterwards, he said free accommodation will be provided to both the pundits and their spouses when they come to Tirupati for translation work.
He informed the pundits committee that there was a tremendous popular response for the parayanams of Garuda Purana, Bhagavadgita and other Parayanams taken up since the commencement of pandemic Corona.
He said the SVBC channel is keen to telecast all the 18 puranas and urged the pundits to translate the puranas in a easy language for common devotees’ benefit and the young generation to choose the right path with understanding of puranas and historical legacy of the nation.
Earlier, the TTD EO presented Srivari Thirtha Prasadams to pundita parishad members.