By:- B.T Team
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Pawan Kalyan’s Daughter Signs Faith Declaration at Tirumala Temple
Polena Anjani, daughter of Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, signs a declaration of faith before entering the Tirumala temple.
Declaration of Faith at Tirumala
Pawan Kalyan Co-signs for His Minor Daughter
As Polena is a minor, Pawan Kalyan also signed the declaration with her.
Tirumala Officials Present Declaration
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) officials presented the declaration as Pawan Kalyan and his daughters entered Sri Venkateswara temple.
Polena is Pawan Kalyan’s daughter with his third wife, Anna Lezhneva. Aadya, his second daughter, is from his previous marriage with Renu Desai.
Polena and Aadya’s Temple Visit
Pawan Kalyan’s 11-Day Penance
Pawan Kalyan undertook an 11-day ‘Praschit Deeksha’ (penance) for alleged adulteration of Tirupati laddu prasadam.
Walk to the Shrine from Alipiri
Pawan Kalyan reached the temple on foot, starting from Alipiri in saffron attire as a sign of devotion.
Political Context Behind the Declaration
The signing came after Jana Sena Party demanded former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to sign a similar declaration during his temple visits.
Jagan Mohan Reddy canceled his September 27 temple visit amid a controversy about laddu prasadam adulteration during YSR Congress rule.
Tradition of Signing by Prominent Leaders
Prominent leaders like Sonia Gandhi and former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam signed declarations when visiting Tirumala.