BETTER QUEUE LINE MANAGEMENT THROUGH COORDINATED MEASURES
COMFORTABLE DARSHAN FOR DEVOTEES DESPITE HEAVY RUSH THOUGH CONTINUOUS DIGITAL MONITORING
COMPREHENSIVE MEASURES TO ENSURE QUEUE LINES DO NOT EXTEND BEYOND NARAYANAGIRI SHEDS
TIRUMALA, MAY 14, 2O26: Despite the heavy influx of devotees to Tirumala during the summer holidays, TTD is effectively utilising modern technology to provide devotees with faster and more comfortable darshan facilities. The Integrated Command Control Centre is playing a crucial role.
Officials are continuously monitoring the situation at Vaikuntham Queue Complexes, Narayanagiri Sheds, Annaprasadam Centers, major roads, parking areas, and temple surroundings through the Integrated Command Control Centre. Hundreds of CCTV cameras installed across Tirumala are being used to constantly analyse devotee movement, crowd intensity, and queue flow, enabling authorities to take immediate decisions whenever required.
Coordinated measures are being implemented to ensure that devotees do not have to wait for long periods at any location.
Queue lines are being balanced efficiently, additional staff are being deployed wherever necessary, and drinking water, milk, Annaprasadam, and medical services are being provided promptly. As a result, there has been significant improvement in managing darshan timings.
Particularly at Narayanagiri Sheds and Vaikuntham Queue Complexes, crowd levels are being digitally monitored and devotees are allowed forward in batches accordingly.
This system is helping devotees reach darshan smoothly without inconvenience.
Due to the modern crowd-management systems implemented by TTD, queue lines appear less congested despite the heavy pilgrim turnout.
Unlike earlier times when devotees had to remain in queues for several hours, the coordinated technological approach adopted by TTD is enabling faster movement of devotees towards darshan.
Under the directions of superior authorities, officials are utilising the Integrated Command Control Centre system more effectively with the objective of providing devotees a hassle-free and quicker darshan experience. TTD officials are working around the clock to ensure efficient crowd management.
At present, during the summer rush, more than 85,000 devotees are being provided darshan on Saturdays and Sundays. TTD is making special efforts to facilitate darshan for more than 75,000 devotees daily.
Significantly, on May 2, a record 91,005 devotees had darshan of the Sri Venkateshwara.
Devotee Darshan Statistics – May (2024–2026)
Date | 2024 | 2025 | 2026
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May 1 | 72,510 | 57,863 | 71,008
May 2 | 65,313 | 74,344 | 91,005
May 3 | 62,624 | 84,113 | 83,091
May 4 | 77,848 | 83,380 | 70,996
May 5 | 81,927 | 65,095 | 76,240
May 6 | 76,748 | 69,214 | 71,029
May 7 | 65,146 | 71,001 | 70,001
May 8 | 64,766 | 64,850 | 67,222
May 9 | 65,508 | 66,821 | 81,512
May 10 | 60,545 | 85,078 | 85,942
May 11 | 76,945 | 80,423 | 78,985
May 12 | 80,001 | 68,760 | 80,389
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Total | 8,49,881| 8,10,942| 9,27,420
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Summer Rush Darshan Statistics over the Last Three Years
2024
March: 21.10 lakh
April: 20.17 lakh
May: 20.73 lakh
2025
March: 21.31 lakh
April: 20.73 lakh
May: 22.60 lakh
2026
March: 22.28 lakh
April: 21.65 lakh
May: 9.27 lakh (up to May 12)
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