Tirumala: TTD Cancels VIP Break Darshan on July 14 and 17

Tirumala: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced that VIP Break Darshan will remain cancelled on July 14 and July 17 in view of the Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam (a sacred purification ceremony observed in major Vaishnavite temples, especially at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala) on July 14 and the Anivara Asthanam on July 17 at the Tirumala temple.

Kalyanotsavam, Arjitha Brahmotsavam, Unjal Seva, and Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva on July 17 will also be cancelled due to the Anivara Asthanam celebrations. TTD said the decision was taken to ensure the smooth conduct of temple rituals and facilitate better darshan for devotees. 

TTD has also announced that VIP Darshan recommendation letters will not be accepted on July 13 and 16. Devotees planning to visit Tirumala are advised to plan their visit accordingly.

According to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the waiting time for Sarva Darshan is expected to be around 18–20 hours. The waiting time for the Rs.300 Special Entry Darshan is 3–5 hours, while devotees holding Sarva Darshan tokens are likely to have a waiting time of 4–6 hours.

Devotees who had darshan on July 4th: 90,546

Devotees who offered hair (tonsuring): 36,303

Hundi collection: ₹3.93 crore

Laddus sold: 4.61 lakh

Devotees served Anna Prasadam: 2.54 lakh

Devotees who received medical treatment: 3,162