TTD Plans to Reduce Darshan Time to 2–3 Hours

Thousands of devotees visit the Tirumala temple daily to seek the blessings of Lord Srinivasa, with options like ₹300 Special Entrance Darshan, ₹10,500 Special Darshan, Slot Darshan, Sarvadarshan, and more. Notably, most visitors are ordinary devotees.

During peak hours, darshan wait times can extend to 30 hours in Vaikuntam’s second queue complex. Slot Darshan, which uses Aadhaar-based time allocation, allows darshan to be completed in 2–3 hours. Previously, Divyadarshan tickets for pilgrims walking from Alipiri and Srivari Mettu also enabled faster access but were discontinued by the previous administration.

The reintroduction of the bracelet system, first implemented under former EO Ivy Subbarao, is under consideration. This waterproof wristband tagged devotees, allowing them to follow designated time slots for darshan completion within 2–3 hours.

TTD Chairman BR Naidu has hinted at revisiting this approach.

Historically, common devotees could access the Kulasekharapadi, the nearest point to the deity. However, this privilege is now reserved for VIPs and ₹10,500 darshan ticket holders. Over time, shorter darshan routes, such as Laghu Darshan and Mahalaghu Darshan, were introduced but later curtailed.

Devotees now urge TTD to revive systems that provide quicker and more fulfilling darshan experiences, emphasizing fairness and accessibility.