Srinivasa Dikshitulu is the former chief priest of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD). Dekshituluji passed away on Monday (July 20) while undergoing treatment for coronavirus COVID-19 at Tirupati SVIMS hospital.
Srinivasa Dikshitulu’s biography
Dekshituluji was a representative for “Peddinti” (one of the four hereditary families 1. Gollapalli, 2.Paidipalli 3.Tirupathamma 4. Peddinti) and was serving as family mirasidar (hereditary priests) at Tirupati Balaji temple for around three decades. Dekshituluji established a temple of Vikhanasa muni with his own funds at R.S.Mada street, Tirupati and also installed Lord Venkateshwara statue in this temple.
Srinivasa Dikshitulu’s Career
Dekshituluji was connected with swami seva from his childhood and had served at Lord Sri Venkateshwara Swami Temple in Tirumala and other Vaikhanasa Agama Sastra following temples.
Unknown Facts About Srinivasa Dikshitulu
- He also served as “Brahmotsava Kankana Bhattar” (priest who ties sacred thread to conduct nine days annual fest) and did Jyeshtabhishekam.
- Dekshituluji belonged to “Vaikhanasa Agama” tradition and the priests of this tradition are only eligible to perform the pujas at Lord Sri Venkateshwara Swami temple in Tirumala.
Relationship status of Srinivasa Dikshitulu
Yet to be updated
Srinivasa Dikshitulu Biography
| Name | Srinivasa Dikshitulu |
| Real Name | Srinivasa Murthy Deekshitulu |
| Nickname | Srinivasa |
| Profession | Chief Priest |
| Date of Birth | 1947 |
| Age | 73 |
| Father Name | Yet to be updated |
| Mother Name | Yet to be updated |
| Height | Yet to be updated |
| Weight | Yet to be updated |
| Zodiac Sign / Sun Sign | Not known |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | Yet to be updated |
| Hobbies | Yet to be updated |
| Hometown | Tirupati, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Married | Not Known |
| Wife Name | Not Known |
| Current City | Tirupati, India |
