Strong arrangements to meet the growing pilgrim rush – TTD urges devotees to rely only on official information
TIRUPATI, SEPTEMBER 01, 2026: TTD is continuously strengthening arrangements to provide devotees visiting Tirumala for Srivari Darshan with a safe, comfortable and peaceful pilgrimage experience.
TTD regularly provides information on the rules and guidelines for Sarva Darshan, Slotted Sarva Darshan, Special Entry Darshan, senior citizens, and parents with infants, Virtual Seva, NRIs and other special categories.
Extensive Arrangements to Meet Growing Rush
Despite a significant increase in the number of pilgrims visiting Tirumala, TTD is making comprehensive arrangements to ensure that devotees face no inconvenience.
Special preparations are made in advance for major occasions such as Vaikunta Ekadasi, Rathasapthami and Srivari Brahmotsavams, when large numbers of devotees visit Tirumala.
Coordinated Arrangements for Timely Darshan
All departments work together in a planned manner, from issuing Slotted Sarva Darshan tokens to facilitating Darshan at the allotted time. Crowd management, queue arrangements, drinking water, Annaprasadam and security arrangements are continuously monitored.
Officials, employees, security and vigilance personnel, Annaprasadam and drinking water teams, along with Srivari Sevaks, work in coordination to serve devotees. TTD also takes timely decisions keeping the safety and convenience of devotees in mind.
Strict Action Against Middlemen
TTD is taking strict action against middlemen who cheat devotees by promising Srivari Darshan, accommodation and other facilities.
So far this year, 30 criminal cases have been registered against middlemen involved in cheating devotees in the name of Darshan and accommodation. Departmental disciplinary action has also been taken against 43 employees for violation of conduct rules.
TTD has made it clear that strict action will be taken without exception against anyone involved in such activities, whether middlemen or employees.
249 Fake Websites Identified
TTD has so far identified 249 fake websites that were misleading devotees with attractive advertisements, posters and false promises, particularly in the name of accommodation.
Two criminal cases have been registered, and all the identified fake websites have been removed with the support of the concerned agencies.
Devotees are advised to remain alert and avoid fake websites and suspicious links using the TTD name.
Special Vigilance on Prohibited Items
Special checks are being conducted at the Alipiri and Srivari Mettu checking points to prevent devotees from carrying prohibited items to Tirumala. Such items are seized at the Alipiri tollgate scanning centre itself.
So far this year, 261 drones and 105 Meta smart glasses have been detected and seized at Alipiri.
For security and privacy in the sacred Tirumala temple area, drones, smart glasses and other recording devices are strictly prohibited. Devotees are requested not to bring such devices.
Rely Only on Official TTD Information
TTD urges devotees not to trust middlemen for Darshan, accommodation, Sevas, tokens or other facilities. Devotees should rely only on official TTD information regarding services, rules and guidelines.
TTD is conducting regular awareness programmes through its social media platforms, SVBC and Public Relations Department to protect devotees from fraud and misinformation.
Follow TTD Guidelines and Have a Peaceful Darshan
TTD appeals to devotees to follow all instructions and guidelines and extend their cooperation for smooth pilgrimage arrangements.
Devotees are requested to have Srivari Darshan with devotion and patience, maintain a peaceful atmosphere and experience the divine grace of Lord Venkateswara.
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