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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has introduced a system of Sudarshan Token to have darshan of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala. This system is introduced by the authorities for the benefit of the devotees to avoid long queue, wastage of time and unnecessary crowding at Tirumala. This system allows the devotees to plan their programme to visit Tirumala and to visit many other temples in and around Tirupati.
How does the system function?
On arrival by road, air or train, you have to go individually to the 'Sudarshan Counters' run by TTD and get the token tied. These are computerized tokens indicating the time & date of darshan. This will not be given as a group, and every individual should follow the queue and get the token tied to the wrist.
These tokens should not be removed from the wrist till the devotee completes the darshan at Tirumala. If tampered or damaged, TTD will not entertain the devotees to enter for darshan.
How does this system keep?
This is being done in a systematic way to avoid wastage of time, to plan for the devotees to visit other temples and to have good darshan. This system eliminates the middlemen and involvement of touts.
What are the different tokens available for special darshan?
The devotees can opt for any one of the three darshan's through Sudarshan token.
1. Rs. 60/- special token, which entitles the devotees for 3 free Laddus as prasadam.
2. Rs. 50/- token is entitled for 2 Laddus.
3. Rs. 40/- token is entitled for 1 Laddu.
v Devotees must enter the 'Vaikuntam' queue complex as per the designated time and follow the queue for darshan.
v Ensure to form the queue on time.
v Laddus can be collected after darshan at the respective counters on one side of the main temple. (Opposite to the main entrance)
Where are the Sudarshan counters?
The following are the places where paid Sudarshan counters are tied.
v Choultry I - Opp. Tirupati Railway Station. Ph: 2251259, 2254928.
v RTC Bus Station. Ph: 2223054.
v Alipiri Toll Gate. Ph: 2286590
v Alipiri Link Bus Stand. Ph: 2286550
v At Tirumala, tokens can be obtained near 'Rambagicha' Guest House. Ph: 2242855
How about pilgrims who wish to have free darshan?
For free Sudarshan token pilgrims are requested to contact the following counters.
v Choultry I - Opposite Tirupati railway station.
v Choultry II - Behind Tirupati railway station.
v RTC Bus Stand
v Alipiri Toll Gate
v Alipiri Link Bus Stand
v At Tirumala, facilities for free token counters are not provided. However, Pilgrims wishing to enter for free darshan can follow the queue in 'New Queue complex' without tokens.
v Please note that no free laddus will be given and if devotees wish they could purchase Laddus at 'Vaikuntam Queue complex' by paying Rs. 5/- per
Laddu.
How to get extra Laddu?
Devotees desiring to have more Laddus can obtain the token by paying Rs. 10/- per laddu at 'Vaikuntam Queue Complex'.
How to get Paid Seva Tickets?
Paid Seva Tickets of daily sevas can be purchased one day in advance from Vijaya Bank, Opp. Vaikuntam Queue complex at Tirumala. Since these tickets are limited it will be issued on first cum first serve basis only. In fact, lots of closed circuits are provided and you can ascertain the availability on the screen.
The daily seva tickets data is given below:
v Suprabhatam - 75 tickets per day
v Tomala Seva - 250 tickets per day
v Archana - 250 tickets per day
v Kalyanotsavam - 50 tickets per day
v Special Kalyanotsavam - 250 tickets per day
v Archana Anantara Darshan - 2000 to 2500 tickets per day.
Pilgrims who desire to book in advance can also do so by sending the DD in favour of, The Executive Officer, TTD, Tirupati, at least three months in advance and for Abhishekam Rs. 750/- five years in advance to be sent addressed to Peshikar - Arjitham Office, TTD Tirumala.
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