Signature Campaign to Save Tirumala

July 15, 2004

Hi Dear Friends,

This mail is regarding a signature campaign that I am conducting (as a part of an organization) to voice dissent against the destruction of sacred and historical structures in Tirumala. In the name of expanding the facilities for devotees - the TTD is demolishing structures of historical and religious importance - which include the maada veedhi (the steps on which the devotees used to sit before the temple).., the thousand pillar mandapam adjoining it and many of the ancient maths of great devotees of the Lord which are around the temple..

While it is correct to provide new facilities to devotees - it should not be at the cost of demolishing the heritage of the temple..

Following is the web-site which has a request Pamplet explaining the destructions (which are happening silently - and most of which you are not aware of)..

<http://sureshbabu.tripod.com/philop/tirumala.htm>

Kindly go there and sign in with your name, phone and email id. These details are just to keep the authenticity of the signatures.

This site has been created with the help of my friend Suresh Babu (in the CC list)

For more authentic details on these happenings (in case you are not aware) - You can see the links - www.chinnajeeyar.org and www.bhakthinivedana.org

Kindly sign the document and please pass it on recursively to your friends..

By August 1st - We are planning to collect 50 lakh signatures and hand over them to TTD, CM of AP and other important dignatories. This is a peaceful mission and has no political angle attached to it..

Please forward this to all friends - relatives etc that you know across the internet fraternity and ask them to send to their friends..

Its a divine cause and may God Bless U..

However there is no force in this campaign..Its left to your conscience..

Om NamO VEnkatESAya,

Maruthi

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