The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to declare Tirumala a no-fly zone. Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Sunday that authorities are discussing alternative flight routes with air traffic controllers.
Speaking to reporters in Hyderabad, Naidu said talks were ongoing with Navigation and Air Traffic Control. “We are exploring alternate flight paths for aircraft,” he stated. He added that several religious and significant sites had made similar requests, and the government was considering the best possible approach.
The minister clarified that no law currently allows an area to be declared a no-fly zone. However, efforts are being made to address the concerns of religious institutions like the Tirupati temple.
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Earlier, the TTD, which manages the Tirupati temple, wrote to the Civil Aviation Minister requesting a no-fly zone over Tirumala. The trust cited the temple’s sanctity, security concerns, and devotees' sentiments as reasons for the request.
TTD Chairman BR Naidu highlighted that low-flying aircraft and helicopters disrupt the sacred atmosphere of the Sri Venkateswara Temple. He stressed that flights over the temple disturb the spiritual environment, and immediate action was necessary.
The trust argued that declaring Tirumala a no-fly zone would help preserve its spiritual and cultural heritage. The chairman urged the Union Minister to take urgent steps to address the issue.
The Tirupati temple is one of the most significant pilgrimage sites in India. Millions of devotees visit the shrine each year, considering it a place of deep spiritual importance. The TTD believes that restricting flights over the temple will help maintain its sanctity.
While the government is exploring possible solutions, the final decision is yet to be made. Authorities continue to assess the feasibility of rerouting flights while balancing aviation regulations and religious sentiments.
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