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.
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.
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.
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
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