Dress Style to Get Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Darshan

Any casuals or formals are fine but you find most of the people in traditional wear ( men in dothis and women in sarees).

Men should wear dhoti, or pajamas, formal dresses like Shirt and Pants are also allowed for women the dress code is saree ,l half saree with blouse, chudiar. This rule is applicable for foreigners also.

Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed, with these dress, you will not be allowed inside the temple.

Note: Don't try to wear hip-hop t-shirts caps jewelery accessories coz you look dumb to those people around 

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Easy Ways to Get Quick Darshan in Tirumala

There are different types of Darshans available in Tirumala Tirupati.devotee can get quick and comfort darshan if they know available various darshans in Tirumala.

Sarva Darshan
There is free darshan in Tirumala called Sarva darshan.It takes more time to get darshan of Lord Balaji. This is not a running queue.Devotees need to wait in vaikuntam-2 for some time.
Divya Darshan
this darshan is only for devotees who reach Tirumala by steps.there are two footpath ways to reach Tirumala.

• Allipiri footpath way 
• Sri Vaari Steps

Seeghra Darshan
devotees can book special darshan tickets  TTD online portal.cost of this ticket will be Rs.300.while booking a ticket, It will ask to choose a time slot.devotees should report on or before their time slot.
Senior Citizens and Handicapped Darshan
This special darshan is only for senior citizens and physically disabled devotees.Senior citizens age should be 65 or above.Age proof is required for senior citizens.Disabled people also should carry a medical certificate for their disability.
Infant Darshan
parents who have a child below one-year-old, Those people are allowed for this darshan.this is free darshan for both infant and his/her parents.
VIP break Darshan
there is a special break darshan for VIPs.this darshan will be available in morning break times.central, state ministers, MLAs, MLCs, business magnets and TTD employees are only allowed for this darshan.devotees are also allowed for break darshan who have VIPs or Higher officials recommendation letters.
Mahadhwara  Darshan
country President, Prime minister, chief ministers, other country presidents, are only permitted to enter through mahadhwaram in the temple.

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Free Vehicle Parking Places in Tirumala Tirupati

There is no need to worry about the parking in tirumala.there are many parking basements in Tirumala for two wheelers and four wheelers.Every guest house and the cottage has space for vehicle parking.you can park at any below parking areas in Tirumala.

Free Parking Places in Tirumala   

• Parking space available at Rambagicha Guest House.Walkable to Main Temple.

• MBC Guest House Near to the Vaikuntam I and SMC Cottages.

• Sapthagiri near to the Filter House.

• Near to PAC cottages which are Opposite to Tirumala Bus Station, devoteesBehind CRO office.

• Varahaswamy Guest House-I, beside to the main Temple.

• ATC Car parking which is Behind to the main Temple.

• Parking space at Varahaswamy Guest HouDevotees.

• Pilgrims can park their vehicle at MBC Guest House who is all going for Seva Rs.300 Darshan and Supadham Darshan. 

• Devotees can park their vehicles at Rambagicha Guest House to watch Vahana Seva from the gallery at Thiru Mada Streets.

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Hair Offering Timings in Kalyana Katta Tirumala

Devotees and pilgrims come to Tirumala Tirupati Temple from across the world to get darshan of Lord Venkateswara.Tirulama is famous for laddu and tonsuring(Head Shave or Hair offering).Most of the devotees offer their hair to the Lord before getting darshan.Hair offering places are called as Kalyana Katta which is located opposite to the TTD Free meals building.pilgrims can offer their hair at many locations in Tirumala.few of the list is below.

Kalyana Katta Timings in Tirumala 

• SMC Kalyanakatta from 6 am - 6 pm.

• TBC Kalyanakatta from 6 am – 6 pm.

• NGGH Kalyanakatta from 6 am – 6 pm.

• M.B.C Kalyanakatta from 6 am – 6 pm.

• Padmavathi Guest House from 6 am – 6 pm.

• Hill View Kalyanakata from 6 am – 6 pm.

• Panchajanyam Kalyanakatta from 6 am – 6 pm.

• Sri Venkateswara Guest House from 6 am – 6 pm.

• Kousthubham Guest House Kalyanakatta from 6 am – 6 pm.

• Kalyana Katta 2 (Near Main Kalyanakatta) - 24 hours.

• Main KalynaKatta (Opp. Annadanam Complex) - 24 hours.

• Rambageecha Guest House (Near Main Temple)  from 6 am – 6 pm.

• PAC II Kalyanakatta (Opp Tirumala Bus station)  from 6 am – 9 pm.

• Varahaswamy I Kalyana Katta. Varahaswamy Guest House from 6 am – 9 pm.

• Pilgrim Amenities Complex I (Opposite Tirumala Bus stand) from 6 am – 9 pm.

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Travel time limit on Tirumala ghat road

Tirumala Ghat Road has a minimum time limit to reach up hills of Tirumala.travel time of every vehicle will be noted at the start, Endpoints of Tirumala ghat road.Every vehicle driver should get register their entry time and vehicle number at the start point of ghat road.Follow below timings and rules to travel on Tirumala Ghat road.

Ghat Road Travel Time Limit to Tirumala

• Distance from Tirupati Bus Station to Tirumala:22 Km.

• Travel Time from Allipiri Entrance to Tirumala should be minimum 35 Minutes.

• From Tirumala to Tirupati Ghat road journey should be 40 minutes or more.

• If any vehicle reaches Before the minimum time limit, That vehicle will be banned for 3 days to travel on that ghat road.

• Tirupati Ghat road will remain closed until morning from 12:00 to 3:30 AM.

• Both Tirumala to Tirupati, Tirupati to Tirumala ghat ways are different.there is an only one emergency connecting point at near Mokalamitta.

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10 unknown facts about the Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple

Tirumala Temple is the of the richest temple in the world.pilgrims come across from the world and offer donations to the god.interms of temple income and wealth, Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple is the richest temples among the worldwide temples.This also the most visited temple in the world.

1. At Temple Main entrance, We can see Ananthalwar's Crowbar by which Ananthalwar had hit the Lord Balaji's chin when Lord came as a kid to help him.Read the complete story of Ananthalwar crowbars History.
2. It said that Tirumala Venkateswara Swamy idol has the original hair.Temple authorities and priests say that this hair never gets curly and always silky and smooth.
3. There is one unknown village in Tirumala forest area where no one is allowed other than residents.There is flower garden where the flowers are fetched and used in at the sanctum.Not only flowers but also food products like milk, butter, ghee, etc. are brought from this village to worship of Lord.
4.  The main Idol of Lord Venkateswara looks like situated in the center position in the sanctum.However, it established to right corner.you could find this when you keen observation.
5. As part daily Seva, the Lord will be decorated at the bottom with dhoti and top with saree.This used clothes will be presented to participants of special Seva which cost is nearly Rs.50,000.Chance of getting this special Seva ticket is not easy.
6. The flower used in Sanctum will never be brought to the outside.All used flowers will leave in back side water well which exists behind the idol of Venkateswara Swamy.
7. You can hear the sound of an ocean by placing the ear on the back side of Venkateswara Swamy idol.No matter how many times you clean back side there exist moisture on the back of the Lord idol.
8. On the chest of Lord Venkateswara Swamy Idol, Goddess Lakshmi Devi image is imprinted.Every Thursday during the Seva called "Nijarupa Darshanam" Lord will be decorated with sandalwood.while removing the applied sandalwood after the Seva mold Lakshmi Devi will be obtained which is kept for sale.
9. The Oil Lamps which are using in front of Lord Venkateswara Idol are never put off.One more surprising thing is no one knows the day they lit up those lights.However, sure they did it thousand of years ago only.
10. During the 18th century, Tirumala Temple closed for 12 years stories say that one unknown named king hanged 12 people in front of temple God for their unsacred thing in the temple.

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Free Luggage Lockers in Tirumala Tirupati

It is not so easy to book a room in Tirumala Tirupati.mostly in the festival and special Seva times; All the rooms filled before two months itself.So at that times, the only option is taking a luggage locker.pilgrim can deposit all their belonging and luggage safely in lockers.These amenities buildings are call as  PAC (pilgrim amenities center). There are two PAC's are there in Tirumala.

 PAC-I situated beside Central reception office (C.R.O) Tirumala.Also, PAC-II  located on the way to NGC cottage road.pilgrims are not allowed to carry any electronic gadgets in temple premises.they can place any authorized materials and electronic devices such as cameras and mobiles phones, etc. in lockers.pilgrims can lock allocated locker with their lock.Pilgrim can do bath and fresh-up activities at any PAC, Tirumala.

Important Notes For Pilgrims 

• Pilgrims should pay Rs.500 as a deposit for taking locker at any PAC, Tirumala.depost money will be refunded back once you give back locker keys back.
• Electronic gadgets are not allowed inside the temple.Pilgrims can use their locker to keep any electronic devices.
• Few other facilities are also available at PACs.devotees hair offer can also be done here.Also, can take a bath and other fresh-up Activities.
• Lockers are allocated at only PAC only.Not available in online or any third parties.

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Angapradakshina Information And Timings in Tirumala

Most of the devotees and pilgrims aren't aware of Angapradikshina availability in Tirumala.Angapradikshina tickets will be distributed every day at1 Pm except on Thursdays.this seva not available on Fridays. Both Male and Female devotees can do Angapradikshina in Tirumala.

Important Notes For Angapradikshina in Tirumala

• Angrapradakshina tickets are distributed with free of cost.tickets are limited to 750 per day.
• Angapradakshina ticket will be given before one day only
• Both male and female devotees should take a dip in the pond and stand in a queue with wearing wet clothes.
• The queue will start from morning 1 Am and Angapradakshina will start approx 3:30 Am.
• One laddu token will be distributed to the devotees who went for Angapradakshina.Aadhaar is necessary to get laddu token.
• The devotee will get special darshan After completing their Angapradakshina.
• Devotees should wear a traditional dress only.men can wear paijama, dhoti or Pancha and women can wear saree, Punjabi dress or any ethnic wear.

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How To Book A Room in Tirumala Easily

Booking room in Tirumala becomes easier than before.but devotees and pilgrims are should remember few tips before booking room online.TTD facilitated online room booking on their official website ( https://ttdsevaonline.com ).click on TTD online accommodation option to check rooms availability. it is always preferable to book a room(s) at least before 2 months.

Types of Rooms And Cost

Pilgrim can book a room before 60 days from required date.if you have already an account in TTD Online Seva, log in with your mail Id and password.if you don't have an account then just register with your details using any one of your identity cards.

There are different rooms with different cost like Rs.50,100,500,600,1500.all the rooms are non-Ac only except Rs.1500 Rooms(in fact there is no need of Ac in Tirumala).regaurdless of cost there are only 2 beds available in every room.The minimum number of persons should be more than one and maximum should be 6 per each room.

How To extend Stay In Tirumala Room

Due to Heavy Crowd in Tirumala, TTD allows any pilgrim to book a room for only 24 hours.if anyone needs to extend their room validity then they can stay for next day with paying additional day charge at that time of vacating.if anyone stayed more than 2 days they should pay extra 100% as fine.

Where to Get Room Number in Tirumala

book a TTD online accommodation and carry a copy while going to Tirumala.Tirumala rooms are used to issue at C.R.O office near spatha Giri.this office provide different services like room allocation, lottery Tickets, Seva Tickets etc.

Where To get Room Keys in Tirumala

At C.R.O offices they will check your booked room details and gives you a slip with cottage name and room number.reach to the cottage which is allocated to you.there you can find one office at the building entrance.there they will give you room keys with verifying count and Id cards.

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Special Darshan for Senior Citizens and Physically disabled in Tirumala

Senior Citizens and physically Disabled devotees have an exclusive darshan option in tirumala.they can avail this entrance free of cost only.All they need to do is carrying their age proof, or government issued disability certificate.there is no need for any advance booking.they can go by this darshan directly with showing their proofs at the Supadham entrance which is near to the Nambi temple.This darshan available every day in two schedules.one is 8 AM to 1 PM, and another one is  10 AM to 3 PM except in exceptional Seva times in Tirumala.

Special Darshan  Process for Senior Citizen and Physically Disabled

• Senior Citizen's age should be 65 above to avail this darshan.

• Government issues Identity proof is mandatory for senior citizens and physically challenges.

• If the husband is a senior citizen, then his wife also can go for darshan along with him.

• Darshan entrance is at Supadham situated near Tirumala Nambi temple.

• Relatives or friends are allowed to the queue with privileges other than his wife.

• There is no charge/ticket to avail this darshan.This entrance is free of cost.

• This darshan is available only four times per year to the person.that means only once in a quarter.

• Supadham queue line has a limitation.Maximum 1400 devotees are only allowed per day.

• Children who are under 12 years old, will be allowed to the darshan along with privileges.

• On every Friday, this darshan is available in the afternoon only, i.e., 3 PM only.

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Jamalapuram Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple History

As per Hindu mythology, God appears in different avatar to save the good people or to fulfill their wishes. Jamalapuram Venkateswara is also one of such kind temple. People calls this temple as the second Tirupati in Telangana.As per devote believe, Lord Venkateswara stayed here sometimes along with his wife, Goddess Lakshmi. This temple is located in Khammam district Telangana.

Background of the temple is, Jabali Maharshi is a guru of Lord Sri Rama and pilgrim. One day, he came to Jamalapuram and attracted by the beauty of nature.So he stayed and did penance for Lord on Soochi Giri Hill.One fine day Lord Vishnu stood before his eye and blessed him.As monk desired, Lord becomes an idol in his inn in the form of Sri Venkateswara's avatar.

After a long time, the person called Yagnanarayana Sharma took rest here while his journey to Kashi and felt an unknown feeling. He noticed that he dreamed these hill and trees every night. Yagnanarayana felt, he has some relationship with this place and decide to be live for some time. Lord Venkateswara has come as a boy and played with cattlemen daily.If anybody asks his name and place, the boy used reply as your name is my name and your place is my place. Yagnanarayana Sharma was heard about that kid, and he reached the top of the hill to know about him.There he found Lord Venkateswara idol and writings on the rock.

devotees firmly believe that here Lord worship will give good health and wealth.that is why people used to give the first crop to the God from their fields and gardens.in this temple, there is a separate collecting counter to take crops which are presented by the devotees.

There are two ways to reach Jamalapuram, Yerrupalem Mandal, Khammam.This temple is situated 80 KM away from Khammam, and 60 KM from Vijayawada.there is a bus facility from Madhira, Vijayawada, Thiruvuru, Ibrahim Patnam bus depots.pilgrims can reach Yerrupalem Railway station by Secunderabad-Vijayawada trains.

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Japali Thertham History and Location in Tirumala

Japali Sri Anjaneya Swami temple is the famous temple which is located in Tirumala.This place where Lord Hanuman in meditation posture for peace of mind and devotees believed that Lord Sri Rama and Sita stayed here for some time along with Hanuman.Japali theertham situated approximately 5 km far from the Tirumala temple.Devotees can reach japali theertham by bus or taxi service.

We can find this temple on ways of Akasha Ganga and PapaVinasanam.The journey will be pleasant in the forest route and awful at night time. Nature lovers can enjoy the journey as forest route attracts you. Here, We can see naturally formed a shape of Lord Vinayaka shape on a tree.

Japali Thertham Sri Anjaneya Swami Temple

Here, in front of the Hanuman temple, there is a pond called Rama Kund.devotees heartily believes that the water of japali can clear and wash out their sins and problems which they have done in previously.Visit this temple at least once in your trip of Tirupati.day time is preferable to feel and enjoy this place.

Japali Thertham in Tirumala

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Srinivasa Giri gutta Sri Venkateswara Swami temple in palvancha

Srinivasa Giri Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple is very famous and Powerful temple in Khammam District. This temple was constructed during the times of Kakathiya kingdom.Srinivasa Giri Temple built on the hills at Srinivasa Puram aka Srinivasa Colony, Dhammapet X roads, Palvancha, Khammam district(currently in Badhradri district) and exactly 5 km away from Palvancha bus stand.

Here, the only way to reach the temple by the steps there is a steps way (nearly 500 steps)to reach temple which is located on top of the hill. This temple will be opened only on every Saturdays and every year in July, the temple committee will conduct Srinivasa Kalyana Mahostavam.

Srinivasa Giri hills steps way

top of the Srinivasa Giri Gutta

In olden days, there is no power supply and footpath way to reach the temple.This hill was completely covered by trees and rocks. Later villagers identified this temple and formed a temple committee to develop temple.Students are like to visit this temple as they like an adventure. There is a tradition to be attended by Badhradri constituency MLA every year for Srinivasa Kalyanostam.

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Tirumala Ananthalwar Crowbar History

Most of the people are not aware of Ananthalwar, and his crowbar history.he is a devotee of Lord Sri Venkateswara.inTirumala we can see his crowbar at the entrance of the temple. That crowbar has a great history.

Ananthalwar Gaddapara History

As stories say, Ananthalwar was a great devotee of Lord Sri Venkateswara.everyday he does flower service to the Lord.One day he decided to grow a flower garden on Tirumala hills near to the temple.Ananthalwar took a vow to complete this work by would be done by him and his wife only.

He began digging the water well.Lord decided to help them after Watching their hard work and decent behavior.So he appears as a boy and starts helping his wife to throw mud outside.By seeing this, Ananthalwar got angry and throws his crowbar to the kid.that crowbar hits that boy's chinchin.Then boy disappears from there.

after finishing the garden work, Ananthlwar went to the temple to offer worship.there he noticed that Lord idol chin got hurt and bleeding continuously.then Ananthalwar got realized that boy is a Lord  Venkateswara and he immediately rubs with camphor to stop bleeding.
We can see this original crowbar at the temple entrance. 

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Peddamma Talli Temple in Palvancha Khammam

Peddamma Talli temple is located on the way of Khammam to Badhrachalam and the exactly situated in Jagannada Puram village,palvancha Mandal, kothagudem district, Telangana state.this is a very famous temple in palvancha.People come across from the Khammam district to get darshan of goddess Kanaka Durga (Peddamma Talli).The temple exactly located 4.5 km away from palvancha bus stand.This temple situated beside NH 221 main road.Recently government also recognized this temple and arranged local bus facility.

Palvancha Peddamma Talli Temple History

long ago, this is a thick forest area with wild animals.as stories say, one tiger lives here under the Tamarindus tree.even people used to walk via that way, but it won't hurts or kill anyone.villages were considered that tiger as goddess Peddamma Talli and they constructed a small temple with placing her idol inside.day by day temple was developed and became as a village goddess. 

Facilities at Peddamma Talli Temple

• there is local city bus service between Temple to kothagudem bus stand.Also, other TSRTC/APSRTC bus services are available up to the temple.Auto service is also available.

• There is a facility to take a ticket for Archana and other pujas.special darshan ticket will be avail in festival days

• there are many rooms and function halls are available around this temple.Also, there is a facility for First Rice ceremony, ear piercing, pujas, and tickets, etc. inside the temple.

• Temple will be opened at 6 am and closed at 08:00 pm every day.

• There is a tradition here is animal sacrifices, villagers strongly believe that giving animal sacrifices will be the better worship of the goddess.200 ft away there is an animal sacrifices place.

• opposite to the temple, we can find kids park and Kalyana Katta for head shave.

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special darshan process for child below 1 year in Tirumala

Tirumala Tirupati Devastanam (TTD) Newly Introduced Special Darshan for parents who came along with their below the 1-year-old child.

This is the separate queue line without any push pulls between devotees. This darshan will be available between 08:30 am to 10:00 am and 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm only and also this darshan not available during any Seva time(like Kalyanostavam, Deepalankarana Seva).this darshan available at Supadham entrance.This darshan is completely free for the child and his/her parents.

special darshan process for child below 1-year-old

• Parents should carry any of one government issue identity card or any birth proof of child to confirm their age.

• Parents only allowed along with the child.Other than parents like Relatives or guardians are not allowed for this darshan.

• Child siblings like own brothers or own sisters are allowed for darshan along with parents.

• There is no ticket required to avail this darshan.this is free of cost for child and infant parents.

• Special entry darshan for a 1-year-old child is called as infant darshan.This darshan will be avail at the supadham entrance. 

• supadham entrance is nearly 100-150 feets ways from vaikuntam queue complex.

• there is no waiting time in the compartment for infant darshan through supadham.

• dress code is compulsory.for men Pancha/dhoti/kurta-pajama are allowed.for women, saree/half saree/Panjabi dress are allowed

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Must Visit Places Inside Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala

Everyday lakhs of people visits Tirumala Lord Sri Venkateswara temple regardless of their religions.this is the richest temple among other temples in India.People come here to get darshan of Lord Balaji from entire the world.but many of the devotees are not aware of must watch places inside the temple of Lord Venkateswara Tirumala.

Sri Krishna Thulabaram

Sri Krishna Thulabaram is weigher for pilgrims to offer vows (Mokkubadi).People offers God to give their weight of something(their wish.like Jaggery, silver, gold, etc.lord).this Thulabaram has a story of Sri Krishna.we can find this at the entrance temple left-hand side.

Ananthalwar Gaddapara (Iron Crowbar)

Ananthalwar was a great devoteeLordSri Venkateswara.everyday he does flower service to the lord.one day he decided to grow a flower garden on Tirumala hills near to the temple.Ananthalwar took a vow to complete this work by would be done by him and his wife only.

He starts digging the earth for well.Lord decided to help them after Watching their hard work and clean-devoted mind.so he appears as a boy and starts helping his wife to throw mud outside.by seeing this, Ananthalwar got angry and throws his crowbar to the boy.that crowbar hits that boy's chinchin.then that boy disappears from there.

after finishing the garden work, Ananthlwar goes to the temple to offer worship.there he noticed that lord idol chin got hurt and bleeding continuously.then Ananthalwar got realized that boy is a lord  Venkateswara and he immediately rubs with camphor to stop bleeding.
We can see this original crowbar at the temple entrance. 

Bangaru Bhavi (Golden Well)

this is the oldest well which is coated with gold.this water only used for lord Venkateswara abhishekam.this well was dug at the time of king Sri Krishnadevaraya.

Vaikunta Vakili

here we can find lord Vishnu reposing on Adhishesa it is situated next to the Ananda Nilayam.this is the place where lord used get relax.

Ananda Nilayam

we can see Ananda Nilayam at the entrance of BangaruVakili (Golden Gateway).we see here goddess Lakshmi, Vinayaka, Surya Bhagavan and Vimana Venkateswara idols on the top of Ananda Nilayam.

Parakamani

Tirumala Balaji will get lakhs of offered money from devotees.those money will be count here.there are two rooms here.one is Coin Parakamani which is used to count coins here and another one is Notes Parakamani to count notes.

Temple First Pillar

At the time of Sri Krishna deva Raya kingdom, he constructed Tirumala Tirupathi temple.here we can see the first pillar of the temple.devotees believe that doing 3 Pradhakshana will give moksha in your life.

Vakula Mata Devi

Vakula Mata is the mother of lord Venkateswara.he is situated at Prasadam making room.we can see this after darshan of lord Balaji.devotees says that Vakula Mata Dei watches making qualities of Naivedya and Prasadam from there.after the darshan of lord, we must get her darshan also.

Vimana Venkateswara Swami

On the top of Ananda Nilayam which is coated with gold, we can see there Vimana Venkateswara in highlighted silver frame.as stories say, every day all the gods and goddess comes for darshan of Venkateswara.but from early morning itself he is busy with his pilgrims.so as per goddess request he stayed as Vimana Venkateswara at the top of Ananda Nilaya.

Parimala Stone

Parimala Stone is sandal rubbing stone for lord Venkateswara puja.devotees believes that writing their loved one names here will give good health for them.

Kubera Sthanam

As everyone knows that Kubera god has given money as borrow to the lord Venkateswara for his marriage.inside temple near to the Hundi, we can see Kubera Swami on top of Ananda Nilayam from Kubera Sthanam.peoples believe that by sitting here will get good wealth in their life.

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Different Types of Darshan Available in Tirumala

Tirumala is a very famous holy place for Lord Venkateswara temple.Devotees come to Tirumala from around the world to get darshan.So it will take around 6-7 hours for darshan.So TTD facilitated with different types of darshan for devotees.knowing below darshan types will help you to get quick darshan of Lord Balaji.

Sarva Darshan 

this is free darshan for everyone.devotees after reaching Sarva darshan entrance, then they will be moved to locked complexes.here they need wait 3-5 hours depends on the rush at tirumala.this darshan will take lots of time when compared with all other darshan in Tirumala.

Dress Code:  Not Required

Darshan Time: 5-7 Hours

Darshan Token: No Need

No. Laddus: 1 Laddu /person

Divya Darshan(devotees By walk from Allipiri/Srivaari Steps)

this darshan newly introduced by TTD for pedestrians who reach Tirumala by Allipiri /Srivaari steps route.this darshan will take less time for darshan compares to Sarva Darshan.devotees should give fingerprint scan for darshan token.

Dress Code: Not Required

Darshan Time: 4-5 Hours(from Tirumala)

DarshanToken: Issues at Gali Gopuram viaAllipiri / Issues at 1200th step via Srivaari Steps 

No. Laddus: 2 Free Laddu /person

Seegra Darshan(Quick Darshan)

To get this darshan, the devotee should pay 300 rupees per ticket via online TTD website.Create profile an account and provide your photocopy and aadhaar card to book quick darshan tickets or any seva tickets.devotees should reach quick darshan entrance in report time which you have on ticket.it will take very less time and separate darshan queue.

Dress Code: Pancha/Dhoti with paijama for Gents, saree/ half saree or churidar for ladies

Darshan Time: 2-4 Hours(from Tirumala)

DarshanToken: Book slot from TTD Online portal 

No. Laddus: 2 Free Laddu /person

VIP Break Darshan

This is darshan for VIP's only.Judges, govt.Higher officials, celebrities, MLA, MP, Ministers, TTD employees and their family members will come under this category.there are 3 types of VIP darshan.Other than VIP person can get this darshan by any MLA, MP, Minister or any VIP reference letters.Follow below link for more details. 

Special Darshan(Physically Handicapped or Senior Citizens)

TTD introduced this darshan facility for senior citizens and Physically disabled people concern.This service will be available in two different slots at 10 AM, and 3PM.they will be sent through special darshan queue.This darshan will take very very less time.One more benefit with

this darshan is another person(should be relative) can also be allowed along with senior citizen or handicapped.devotees should submit their certificates/ID proofs before 2 Hours of Darshan.Devotees who benefited this darshan will not avail again till 90 days.

Timings:10 am/3pm

Darshan Time: 2-3 Hours(from Tirumala)

Dress Code: Pancha/Dhoti with pajamas for Gents, saree/ half saree or churidar for ladies.

Special darshan/Infant Entry Darshan(parents with below 1-year child)

This darshan is only available for parents who want get darshan along with their below the 1-year old child.This darshan queue will be move with no more push pulls.TTD main aim with this darshan is child safety.Both father and mother will be allowed for this darshan.No more additional members are not allowed along with them.

Note: it is Better to carry birth certificate/any age proof of child.

Entrance: Supadham

Timings:12 pm-6 pm

Darshan Time: 2-3 Hours(from Tirumala)

Dress Code: Pancha/Dhoti with paijama for Gents, saree/ half saree or churidar for ladies.

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Get VIP Break Darshan Ticket for Tirumala Tirupati

Everyday lakhs of people comes to Tirumala Tirupati to get darshan of Lord Venkateswara.common people should wait at least 6-7 hours to complete darshan.In festive seasons and holiday seasons, it takes more than that.Mainly there are 3 types of darshans.VIP darshan is one from those which is for celebrities and VIP persons.
The primary purpose of this darshan is for VIP persons only.However, ordinary peoples also have a chance to get this darshan.there are three levels of VIP darshan.

How TO Get VIP Darshan for Common People

VIP Darshan is the darshan only for celebrities, famous and influential persons.This darshan will be available for film actors, Andhra Pradesh state ministers and MLA's, sports persons, business magnets and others.but ordinary people also can get this darshan with references.

AndhraPradesh  MLA, MP or any Minister Reference

AP state MLA can give you VIP darshan reference. Take a reference letter from any party MLA or MP or minister along with their signature and stamp for darshan.submit letter in TTD JEO office at Tirumala before 1 PM.devotee must submit their identity proof along with fingerprint and photocopy.

TTD Employee Reference

Any Officer level TTD employee can refer peoples for VIP break darshan.Devotee details and thumb impression will be must.letters should be submitted at TTD executive office.employees has some limit to give recommendation letters.

TTD VIP Break Darshan Ticket

Procedure To Apply VIP Break Darshan

1. The letter should be submitted before 1 PM for next day darshan.otherwise will not be considered.
2. A devotee should carry their any of one identity card copy and should provide an active mobile number.
3. TTD reviews submitted letters and send back Confirmation SMS  if their Request is considered.
4. A devotee should show this confirmation SMS and any govt. Issued ID card proof at MBC-34.
5. Darshan Ticket non-transferable to others because of Biometric detection.
6. The ticket will not be postponed to other times.pilgrim should be present in reporting time.

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Difference Between Srivaari Steps And Allipiri Steps

Everyday lakhs of people comes to Tirumala to get darshan of Lord Sri Venkateswara.there is two ways to reach from Tirupati to tirumala.one is on foot another one is by Vehicle.but most of the young people prefer to reach Tirumala by walk only.Many minds get confused before going to choose footpath way of tirumala.there are two pathways for Tirumala.

PathWays to Reach Tirumala

• Allipiri footpath

• Srivaari footpath

Srivaari Footpath: As stories says that this way was used by Lord Venkateswara to reach his wife Goddess Alivelu Mangathayaru at the time of Yekantha Seva.in olden days this forest route was very dangerous with wild animals and snakes.Later TTD developed this footpath with steps and arranged all facilities to the devotees.However, still people afraid to approach by this way because of having fewer services when compared with Allipiri footpath.

Number of Steps:2388

Distance: 18 km

Average time to Reach: 1.5-2 Hours

Darshan Tokens: 1200th Step

Allipiri Footpath: This is most of the devotee's preferred footpath way to reach Tirumala.This route is well developed by the board of TTD.this route is developed beside of ghat road.So transportation, ambulance, and water, etc. facilities are available with easily.this is also the behind reason for people preferring footpath.

Number of Steps:3550

Distance: 9 km

Average time to Reach: 3-4 Hours

Darshan Tokens: Gali Gopuram Entrance

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