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Renovated S V Museum in Tirumala to open for pilgrims from Nov 16

Tirumala, Nov 15 (UNI) The renovated Sri Venkateswara Museum in Tirumala, featuring 14 galleries showcasing the temple's spiritual, historical and cultural heritage along with modern immersive technology, will be opened to pilgrims from November 16.
The museum, spread over approximately one lakh square feet across four floors, houses more than 8,000 ancient artefacts, sculptures, historical objects and rare collections, offering visitors an insight into the rich heritage of the hill shrine, TTD said in a release on Sunday.
Developed with technical support from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the revamped museum incorporates modern exhibition technology and digital displays to present the history, traditions and artistic legacy of Tirumala in an engaging format.
The galleries showcase the evolution of the Sri Venkateswara temple, its architectural heritage, religious rituals, sculptural traditions and contributions of devotees and donors over generations.
The Stone Sculpture and Bronze Sculpture galleries display traditional artworks reflecting the craftsmanship and artistic excellence of Indian artisans.
The museum also features galleries dedicated to saint-poet Tallapaka Annamacharya, devotional music and traditional musical instruments, highlighting the contribution of Telugu cultural traditions to the spiritual heritage of Tirumala.
A major attraction is the Brahmmandam Gallery, which uses holographic displays, 360-degree sound and digital visual technology to offer an immersive experience of the universe, creation and cosmic phenomena.
The gallery seeks to combine spiritual philosophy with scientific concepts and is expected to attract devotees, students, researchers and other visitors.
The museum will remain open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, with ticket issuance closing at 4 pm.
An entry fee of Rs 50 will be charged per visitor.
The renovated facility is aimed at preserving Tirumala's historical and cultural treasures while making its rich heritage accessible to future generations through modern technology and digital archives.
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