‘TIRUPEX 2026’ releases special postal covers celebrating Tirumala’s heritage

TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, TUDA Chairman C. Divakar Reddy and Post Master General (Kurnool region) Vennam Upender releasing special covers at ‘TIRUPEX-2026’, the district-level philatelic exhibition, in Tirupati on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: K.V. POORNACHANDRA KUMAR Tirumala’s landmark locations such as Ananda Nilayam, Srivari Padalu, Japali Theertham and Akasa Ganga Theertham, came to life on Wednesday when the India Post released special covers featuring them.The special postal covers were released by TTD’s Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA) Chairman C. Divakar Reddy and Post Master General (Kurnool region) Vennam Upender at ‘TIRUPEX-2026’, the Tirupati district-level philatelic exhibition, which got off to a colourful start at Gollavanigunta in the city.Mr. Chowdary said that philately means more than merely collecting stamps, as it is also about learning a country’s history, traditions, heritage and culture. He hailed India Post’s move to popularise the sacred water spots (Theerthams) atop Tirumala hills in the form of special covers and introducing them to the current generation. Mr. Divakar Reddy, meanwhile, offered to sponsor the special cover on Japali Theertham.Mr. Upender called upon the present youth to take up philately as a positive diversion from their stressful academic activities. He also urged the public to utilise the wide range of services offered by India Post.Meanwhile, students participated in large numbers in the awareness programme conducted on philately. Director of Postal Services (Kurnool region) M. Sudhakar Mallya and Senior Superintendent of Post Offices (Tirupati) Major Syeda Tanveer took part.The event will be held at S.R. Function Hall on Oil Mill road in Gollavanigunta till Thursday (August 3) evening. Published - September 02, 2026 07:24 pm IST