Tirupati temple to have its own wind farm
Updated: Mar 12, 2014 11:15:47am
Tirupati, Mar 12 (KNN) In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint and meet its energy requirements, the Tirupati temple which is considered the world’s richest temple is planning to set up its own wind farm plant at Kakulakonda at Tirumala Hills here.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has already taken several initiatives to go the green way. In 2010, it had introduced non-conventional sources of energy, both for gardening and cooking. By installing solar powered lights, solar cooking system, windmills and a water recycling station, it has relied entirely on clear energy to feed the 60,000 odd visitors to the temple each day.
In addition, last year, the hill shrine had installed solar panels atop its administrative building, the nature friendly measure serving to minimise its dependence on the grid. The 100 KWp solar photovoltaic roof-top power plant installed at a cost of Rs. 1.25 crore has been able to generate about Rs 1.5 lakh units annually, well above the average monthly power consumption of the temple office complex which is about Rs 1.2 lakh units.
Adhering to eco-friendly principles, the temple trust now wants to set up a 7.5 MW wind farm plant to meet its energy requirements. In this context, it is looking for contractors and manufacturers of wind mill equipment to set up the plant and take care of operations and maintenance.
Significantly, the average daily revenue at the temple, according to reports is Rs 2.35 crore, the highest ever single day collection amounting to as much as Rs 5.73 crore in April 2012. The daily earnings come in the form of cash, gold, silver and other precious offerings.
Considering the fact that it possesses over 1,000 tonnes of gold and gold jewellery worth Rs 52,000 crore, the temple has won the title of being the richest in the world, hands down. Going by reports it has parked over Rs 10,000 crore with banks in the form of term deposits.
Moreover, the temple trust owns land, worth an estimated Rs 90,000 crore across the country.
One of the noteworthy features of the famous pilgrimage centre is that people who come there donate hair in order to win the deity’s love and affection. It is their belief that offering hair casts off all the vices, vanity and sins from a person.
Needless to say, the temple attracts hordes of visitors, making Andhra Pradesh a top tourist destination in the country. As many as 206.8 million tourists visited the state in 2012.
Situated in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, the temple is located in the hill town of Tirumala near Tirupati, about 600 kms from Hyderabad. (KNN/ES)
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has already taken several initiatives to go the green way. In 2010, it had introduced non-conventional sources of energy, both for gardening and cooking. By installing solar powered lights, solar cooking system, windmills and a water recycling station, it has relied entirely on clear energy to feed the 60,000 odd visitors to the temple each day.
In addition, last year, the hill shrine had installed solar panels atop its administrative building, the nature friendly measure serving to minimise its dependence on the grid. The 100 KWp solar photovoltaic roof-top power plant installed at a cost of Rs. 1.25 crore has been able to generate about Rs 1.5 lakh units annually, well above the average monthly power consumption of the temple office complex which is about Rs 1.2 lakh units.
Adhering to eco-friendly principles, the temple trust now wants to set up a 7.5 MW wind farm plant to meet its energy requirements. In this context, it is looking for contractors and manufacturers of wind mill equipment to set up the plant and take care of operations and maintenance.
Significantly, the average daily revenue at the temple, according to reports is Rs 2.35 crore, the highest ever single day collection amounting to as much as Rs 5.73 crore in April 2012. The daily earnings come in the form of cash, gold, silver and other precious offerings.
Considering the fact that it possesses over 1,000 tonnes of gold and gold jewellery worth Rs 52,000 crore, the temple has won the title of being the richest in the world, hands down. Going by reports it has parked over Rs 10,000 crore with banks in the form of term deposits.
Moreover, the temple trust owns land, worth an estimated Rs 90,000 crore across the country.
One of the noteworthy features of the famous pilgrimage centre is that people who come there donate hair in order to win the deity’s love and affection. It is their belief that offering hair casts off all the vices, vanity and sins from a person.
Needless to say, the temple attracts hordes of visitors, making Andhra Pradesh a top tourist destination in the country. As many as 206.8 million tourists visited the state in 2012.
Situated in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, the temple is located in the hill town of Tirumala near Tirupati, about 600 kms from Hyderabad. (KNN/ES)
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