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Tirumala Darshan Alert: 24-Hour Wait, Token Shortage, and Travel Advisory This Weekend
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News18•02-10-2026, 11:30
Tirumala Darshan Alert: 24-Hour Wait, Token Shortage, and Travel Advisory This Weekend
- •Tirumala is experiencing an intense pilgrim rush with Sarva Darshan waiting times exceeding 24 hours due to the Purattasi month, Gandhi Jayanti long weekend, and Srivari Brahmotsavams.
- •Devotees planning a visit should prepare for significantly longer waiting times, flexible travel and accommodation plans, and potential difficulty in securing last-minute rooms.
- •Slotted Sarva Darshan (SSD) and Divya Darshan tokens are selling out rapidly, often within an hour of counters opening; check TTD's official website for real-time availability.
- •TTD has cancelled VIP Break Darshan from October 2-4 (and previously October 1 & 5) to prioritize common devotees and manage the unprecedented crowds.
- •Around 80,000 devotees are having darshan daily, with an additional 30,000 accommodated the following day, highlighting the severe pressure on temple facilities.
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The waiting time for Sarva Darshan devotees without SSD tokens has crossed 24 hours due to an intense pilgrim rush ahead of the long weekend.
TTD cancelled VIP Break Darshan, except for protocol VIPs, to help reduce the length of queues and make more time available for common devotees during the heavy rush.
Token availability is under significant pressure, with SSD and Srivari Mettu token counters opening around 1:15 pm and completely exhausting by approximately 2:30 pm.
