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TTD to Auction Donated Mobile Phones Online

Jun 20 2025

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Mobile Phones to Be E-Auctioned from August 4 to 5

Tirupati, July 23, 2025: Mobile phones offered by devotees through hundi donations at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple and other affiliated temples will be e-auctioned by the TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) from August 4 to 5 via the Andhra Pradesh state government’s procurement portal.

The auction includes mobile phones from brands such as iPhone, Vivo, Nokia, LYF, Philips, Celkon, Micromax, Realme, Huawei, Tecno, Motorola, Karbonn, Samsung, and Oppo.

A total of 73 lots of new, used, and partially damaged mobile phones have been listed for the e-auction.

For more details, interested parties can contact the TTD Marketing Office in Tirupati at 0877-2264429 during office hours, visit the TTD website at www.tirumala.org, or check the Andhra Pradesh government procurement portal at www.konugolu.ap.gov.in.

Issued by the Chief Public Relations Officer, TTD.

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Good news for devotees and bargain hunters! The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced an online e-auction of mobile phones donated by devotees at the sacred Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala and affiliated temples. The auction will be held over two days — June 20 and 21, 2025 — through the official Andhra Pradesh Government e-Procurement Portal.

What's Up for Auction?

TTD will auction 74 lots of mobile phones received as offerings in temple hundis. These include a wide variety of feature phones and smartphones from leading brands such as:

  • Samsung

  • Nokia

  • Karbonn

  • Lava

  • Itel

  • Lenovo

  • Philips

  • LG

  • Sansui

  • Oppo

  • Poco

  • Panasonic

  • Honor

  • OnePlus

  • BlackBerry

  • MI (Xiaomi)

  • Gionee

  • Microsoft

  • Coolpad

  • HTC

  • Motorola

  • Tecno

  • Infinix

  • Realme

  • Huawei

  • Celkon

  • Vivo

  • Micromax, and many others.

These phones come in various models and conditions — ranging from basic feature phones to high-end smartphones.

How to Participate

TTD has clarified that only registered bidders on the AP e-Procurement Portal (https://konugolu.ap.gov.in) will be eligible to participate. This transparent digital process allows interested buyers from across India to take part, increasing competitiveness and ensuring better returns.

Why This Matters

Donating personal items, including electronics, has become a modern expression of devotion. This auction not only helps TTD generate revenue but also promotes the ethical and efficient use of donated goods. The proceeds from the e-auction will be used to support:

  • Religious activities and dharmic propagation

  • Educational institutions run by TTD

  • Healthcare services

  • Other social and spiritual initiatives

Contact for Details

For more information about the auction process or participation, interested individuals can contact:

  • General Manager (Auctions), TTD

  • Assistant Executive Officer (Auctions), TTD
    Hare Krishna Road, Tirupati
    📞 Phone: 0877-2264429
    Website: www.tirumala.org