Thu Jan 09 13:04:15 UTC 2025: ## Sadhu Demands Action After Tirupati Devotee Deaths
**SRIKAKULAM, Andhra Pradesh –** The president of the Andhra Pradesh Sadhu Parishad, Swami Srinivasananda Saraswati, is calling for a judicial probe into the deaths of several devotees waiting for the Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam at Tirupati. He criticized the government and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam for inadequate arrangements, leading to overcrowding and fatalities. Swami Srinivasananda Saraswati urged authorities to improve security and increase the number of distribution counters to prevent similar incidents in the future. He also requested the Endowments Department to ensure better arrangements for the Lord Sri Suryanarayana Swamy darshan at Arasavilli’s Sun God temple on February 4th, citing past difficulties faced by devotees.
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