Devotees express happiness over the new system
services to be expanded to more locations soon
TIRUMALA, FEBRUARY 18, 2026: The QR code-based Footwear Tracking & Management System implemented by TTD for the convenience of devotees in Tirumala is functioning very effectively and delivering excellent results.
With the adoption of modern technology, devotees at present can easily deposit their footwear and retrieve it quickly without any inconvenience.
From September 2025 to February 15, 2026, a total of 8,45,816 footwear deposit–delivery transactions were successfully handled through this new system.
During this period, out of 4,24,047 footwear pairs received from devotees, 4,21,769 pairs were safely returned, reflecting a commendable retrieval rate across almost all centres, depicting the efficiency of the system.
Centre-wise details:
ATGH Centre: 44,714 collected; 44,340 returned
Krishna Teja Circle: 56,019 collected; 55,428 returned
Matru Sri Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasadam Complex: 55,238 collected; 54,928 returned
PAC-5 Centre: 1,38,270 collected; 1,37,904 returned (highest volume)
Ram Bageecha Rest House: 76,556 collected; 76,071 returned
Vaikuntham Queue Complex: 53,250 collected; 53,098 returned
Especially in high-footfall areas, this system has provided great relief to devotees. Between February 1 and 15 alone, 1,35,314 footwear transactions were recorded, clearly indicating how swiftly and systematically the system operates even during peak rush periods.
Earlier, footwear used to be scattered in crowded areas at Tirumala, causing a wide range of inconvenience to the devotees.
Sensing this major issue, the TTD Additional EO Sri Ch Venkaiah Chowdary took special initiative to introduce this system as a solution.
With the support of Coromandel International Limited firm and under the supervision of Deputy EO Health Sri Somannaayana, the new Shoe Keeping system is being maintained in a rffective manner with transparency and systematic management in footwear handling have significantly improved, reducing inconvenience to the devotees.
The devotees also expressing satisfaction with this new system. Appreciating TTD they said issues such as misplacement and confusion over leaving footwear, which were common earlier, have been almost completely eliminated after the implementation of the new tracking system.
Considering the heavy crowd at certain locations, officials are planning to further expand this system by setting up additional counters and increasing staff wherever necessary. Soon, three more centres are coming up at Kalyanakatta, Bedi Anjaneya Swamy Temple, and ATC Circle.
Wearing footwear along the four Mada streets surrounding the Srivari Temple is strictly banned in Tirumala, as almost every day there will be a divine procession. Devotees are therefore requested to utilise the new TTD footwear deposit system.
Through this modern tracking system, TTD aims not only to enhance cleanliness in Tirumala but also to provide devotees with a more comfortable and pleasant darshan experience.
