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**Summary:**

The Rajamatha (Queen Mother) of Mysore, Promoda Devi Wadiyar, donated two large silver lamps (Akhanda Deepalu) to the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala on May 19, 2025. This gesture revives a 300-year-old tradition of the Mysore kings who were known for their patronage of the temple. Each lamp weighs 50 kg and was presented to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) officials.

**News Article:**

**Mysore Royalty Revives Ancient Tradition with Donation to Tirumala Temple**

**Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh – May 19, 2025** – In a grand gesture of devotion, the Rajamatha of Mysore, Promoda Devi Wadiyar, gifted two massive silver lamps to the famed Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala today. The donation revives a historical custom where the Mysore kings demonstrated their reverence for the temple through generous offerings.

The “Akhanda Deepalu,” as the lamps are popularly known, weigh 50 kilograms each. The tradition of donating such lamps dates back 300 years, when previous rulers of the Mysore kingdom began presenting them to the temple, where they would be lit in the sanctum sanctorum.

Ms. Wadiyar formally presented the lamps to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Chairman B.R. Naidu and Additional Executive Officer Venkaiah Chowdary at the Ranganayakula Mandapam, located within the temple complex.

The donation underscores the enduring connection between the Mysore royal family and the Tirumala temple, reaffirming a heritage of faith and patronage.

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