Srinivasacharyulu, a 45-year-old priest of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanamas (TTD), died of COVID-19.
Srinivasacharyulu was recently posted for the duties in the temple at Tirumala.
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He had tested positive of COVID-19 earlier this week.
He was undergoing treatment at the Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences.
Sources informed that the deceased priest on Thursday had experienced breathing difficulty.
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The priest had been working on deputation at the shrine.
It may be mentioned here that earlier, a former priest of the temple had died of COVID-19 on July 20.
The famous shrine was reopened for devotees on July 11 following a prolonged closure due to the COVID-19 lockdown.
Till now nearly 170 TTD staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
Several priests, including the Pedda Jeeyar or senior pontiff, have been afflicted by the pandemic and are undergoing treatment.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanamas manages the Lord Venkateswara temple atop Tirumala Hills.