TIRUMALA, MAY 04, 2026: In view of the summer holidays and the expected heavy influx of pilgrims, which has already commenced from the past few days, TTD has made elaborate arrangements in Tirumala to ensure better facilities for the multitude of devotees.
All necessary amenities have been made available to avoid inconvenience to the devout.
Engineering Arrangements:
The Engineering Department has undertaken extensive works at an estimated cost of Rs.2 crores.
To provide relief from the scorching heat, shaded shelters have been arranged from Batagangamma Circle to Gogarbham Dam Circle up to the Outer Ring Road. Additional shelters have also been set up at Vaikuntham Queue Complex–2, the Museum premises, and Narayanagiri Gardens.
Cooling paint has been applied in queue lines, and temporary shelters have been installed for waiting pilgrims. Special focus has been given to high-footfall areas such as the temple surroundings, laddu counters, and movement zones.
Synthetic enamel cool paint has been applied on the four Mada Streets to reduce ground heat. Temporary toilets have also been arranged along queue lines from Bhatagangamma Temple Circle to the Outer Ring Road.
Health Department Initiatives
Under the Health Department, drinking water is being continuously supplied to devotees through mobile water drums by Srivari Sevaks. Each batch consists of 15 volunteers, and a total of 45 volunteers (in three batches) serve daily.
Sanitation is being maintained rigorously in queue lines, with regular garbage clearance to ensure a clean environment.
Medical Facilities
A total of 16 medical centres are available in Tirumala to provide immediate medical services to the devotees.
Additionally, a mobile first-aid centre has been arranged along the Outer Ring Road queue lines, while another first-aid facility at Narayanagiri Gardens, besides VQC dispensaries, footpath routes, and first-aid centres.
Adequate Laddus
To meet the increased demand, laddus are being supplied in large quantities. While 3.5 lakh laddus are provided on normal days, an additional buffer stock of 3.5 lakh laddus has been maintained for the summer rush.
Accommodation Facilities:
Due to space constraints, accommodation in Tirumala is limited to about 60,000 pilgrims. Currently, around 7,500 rooms and five pilgrim amenities complexes are available.
Pilgrims who do not get rooms can utilise around 9,000 odd lockers available at PAC-1, PAC-2, PAC-3, Padmanabha Nilayam, and PAC-5. Rooms are not allotted to an individual(single person)as many pilgrims with families will be waiting for accommodation.
Tonsure Arrangements:
TTD has made elaborate arrangements for devotees offering hair (tonsure). Along with the main Kalyanakatta, 11 mini Kalyanakattas are functioning at PAC-1, PAC-2, PAC-3, PAC-5, GNC, HVC, Sapthagiri Rest House, Nandakam Rest House, Kaustubham Rest House, Sri Venkateswara Rest House, and Sri Padmavati Rest House.
A total of 1,152 barbers perform tonsuring services, including 269 women.
Considering the intense summer conditions, TTD is focusing on providing essential facilities such as shade, cool environment, cleanliness, drinking water, accommodation, tonsure services, and laddu availability to ensure a comfortable pilgrimage experience.
