can I go to Tirumala without ticket? yes Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam has started the efficient system of Sarva Darshan for the public in Tirumala. Its free darshan where people have to wait for their turn to catch the glimpse of Lord in the compartments of Vaikuntha queue complex. Timings for Sarva Darshan are different on different day of the week. source information
Duration of Sarva darshan in Tirumala
Time duration of Sarva darshan on normal days, about 18 hours and for the peak days, it opens for 20 hours.
The way towards the main temple in Tirumala for the darshan is through the Vaikuntam queue complex. The complex is inter-connected towards the halls that leads to the main temple. TTD provides the various facilities for the pilgrims in the queue complex:
- Annaprasadam is for waiting pilgrims on free of cost, serving free food for pilgrims.
- Free Refreshments at every 3 hours intervals.
- Free medical facility
- Well maintained toilets, purified water facilities.
- Devotional programmed
- Volunteers and administrative officers for regulates the queues and attend complaints.
How can I get a free accommodation at Tirumala?
TTD provide the free accommodation for the pilgrims, they have to contact the central reception office, near the bus stand in Tirumala. People can also rest in dormitory halls, which provided by TTD. TTD has enforced the penalty on accommodation for those pilgrims who does not vacant the rooms in 24 hours then he has to pay a rent of 200% after 48 hours, 400% after 72 hours.
Chaltry:
- Sri Padmavathi guest house, Tirumala.
- Sri Venkateswara guest house, Tirumala.
- Varaha Swani guest house, Rambagicha, HUDC, Traveller’s bungalows cottages.
- Marriage halls and cottages.