The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has suspended Assistant Executive Officer A. Rajasekhar Babu for attending Sunday morning church services in his hometown of Puttur. The action, announced today via the TTD’s official X handle, cites a breach of the institution’s service norms, which mandate devotional adherence to Hindu rituals by its employees.
TTD AEO Rajasekhar Babu suspended for violating conduct rules.
He allegedly took part in Sunday church prayers in Puttur, breaching TTD’s code as an employee of a Hindu religious body.Action was taken after a Vigilance report.#TTD #Tirumala #DisciplinaryAction pic.twitter.com/oJ4ymfRoJ5
— Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (@TTDevasthanams) July 8, 2025
According to TTD sources, the Vigilance Department flagged Babu’s regular participation in Christian prayer services as irresponsible and contrary to the expected conduct of employees in a Hindu temple administration.
The disciplinary proceedings, including his immediate suspension, were initiated following a detailed report and corroborating evidence.
This is not an isolated case. TTD has reportedly transferred at least 18 other employees—ranging from teachers to nurses—for taking part in non-Hindu religious activities, indicating a pattern of strict enforcement
In a statement, TTD emphasized that employees are expected to “uphold the traditions and practices of the Hindu religious organisation they represent,” making Babu’s church attendance a direct violation of his professional obligations
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