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When Tirumala’s rest houses and cottages are fully booked, devotees often worry about where to stay. To ensure no pilgrim is left without shelter, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has created special Pilgrim Amenities Complexes (PACs) inside Tirumala. The two most important among them are Yatri Sadan (PAC-1 & PAC-3) and Venkatadri Nilayam (PAC-5). Google Map: … Read more
Every devotee planning a trip to Tirumala faces one major uncertainty: Will I get a room after reaching the hill?To remove this stress, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has launched a powerful digital facility that allows pilgrims to check TTD Accommodation Live Status directly on their mobile phone using WhatsApp. Read More: TTD Donor Privileges … Read more
Donating to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is not only a spiritual service but also gives devotees special darshan, accommodation, and prasadam benefits. TTD offers donor privileges through its Sri Venkateswara Trusts and Annadanam Scheme, based on the donation amount. Read More : Same-Day Srivani Darshan at Tirumala – Online Booking Only This guide explains what … Read more
Starting January 9, 2026, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will shift the issuance of Srivani Darshan tickets at Tirumala from offline counters to an online-only current booking system. This change applies specifically to the 800 Srivani tickets per day that were previously issued through offline counters in Tirumala. These tickets will now be released online daily … Read more
Devotees are informed that January 8 is the final day to have Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple during the ongoing Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan period. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has stated that pilgrims who have not obtained special tickets can still avail Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan through the Sarva Darshan queue. This is … Read more
Due to the Chandra Grahanam, the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Tirumala will remain closed on March 3 for approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes. As per temple traditions, the temple doors will be closed from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM on March 3. The lunar eclipse is scheduled to begin at 3:20 PM and … Read more
TTD has released the April month darshan and seva booking schedule along with select February month quotas. Lucky Dip registrations for Arjitha Sevas begin on January 19, followed by Arjitha Seva, Angapradakshinam, SRIVANI VIP Break Darshan, Senior Citizen darshan, and ₹300 Special Entry ticket releases on different dates. Accommodation bookings for Tirumala, Tirupati, and Talakona, … Read more
Shaligram (also spelled Saligram) is one of the most sacred objects of worship in Hindu tradition, especially among Vaishnavas. Revered as a direct manifestation of Lord Vishnu, a Shaligram is not just a stone but a deeply symbolic and spiritually significant form that connects faith, nature, and tradition. For centuries, devotees have worshipped Shaligrams in … Read more
Vaikunta Ekadashi – Tirumala Emergency & Help Contacts General Help Centers (24/7) Service Contact Number TTD Toll-Free Help Line 155257 Enquiry Office 0877-2277777 Medical Assistance Facility / Service Contact Number Aswini Hospital (Tirumala) 0877-2263457 / 2263458 Ambulance Services 0877-2263666 Emergency Ambulance 108 Tirupati Main Hospital 0877-2287777 Security & Police Assistance Department Contact Number Vigilance Office … Read more
Swami Pushkarini is the sacred temple tank located opposite the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple. For many devotees, beginning the darshan journey with prayers at Pushkarini is a traditional and spiritually fulfilling practice. Though not compulsory, these simple rituals help devotees prepare mentally and spiritually before entering the temple. Read More: How to Take Token and … Read more