In the backdrop of a heavy summer vacation rush in Tirumala after almost three years post relaxation of Covid restrictions, TTD has made certain changes till June 30, said TTD Chairman Sri YV Subba Reddy in a statement released.
It is taking nearly 30-40 hours for Darshan to tokenless devotees due to the heavy summer rush.
TTD has introduced some changes till June 30 in VIP Break Darshan and Arjita Sevas.
TTD has withdrawn the discretionary quota in Suprabata Seva on Friday, Saturday and Sunday saving 20 minutes for common devotees
Similarly, TTD has decided to perform Tiruppavada Seva on Thursdays in Ekantam thereby saving 30 minutes.
It’s also been decided not to accept VIP recommendation letters on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays but allow break Darshan for only self-VIPs which will save 3 hours of Darshan time on each of these days.
These decisions will be implemented keeping in view the common devotees providing them with comfortable and quick Srivari Darshan avoiding long waiting lines and time.The online quota of Rs.300, Special Entry Darshan tickets for the months of July and August will be released on May 24 at 10am by TTD.
The devotees are requested to make note of this and book tickets on the TTD website, https://tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in