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TTD refutes social media claims of agarbathi shortage
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- The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) refuted social media claims of an agarbathi shortage during the Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavams, clarifying that stock levels are sufficient and production continues under an extended contract with Darshan International.
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Published - October 14, 2026 06:47 pm IST - TIRUPATI
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has clarified that there is no shortage of agarbathi packs for devotees during the ongoing Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavams. It has described as “mischievous” a social media post claiming that the agarbathi manufacturing unit at its Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshanasala had been closed, resulting in a shortage.
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