Special Darshan -- for Physically Disabled & Aged
This special darshan is arranged for the physically disabled and the aged (above 65 years), through a separate gate in front of the Maha Dwaram-the main temple entrance. The pilgrims falling under this category will be allowed in two different slots at 10am and 3pm every day on showing the age proof id-cards/ relevant medical certificates.
Divya Darshan -- FACILITIES TO FOOT PATH PILGRIMS
The pilgrims who trek Alipiri and Srivari Mettu footpath routes to reach Tirumala come under this category.
TTD has provided many facilities to the pilgrims who are visiting the temple of Lord Venkateswara by trekking Alipiri or Srivari Mettu foot path routes.
Free bus facility from Railway Station to Alipiri or Srivari Mettu to transport the pilgrims who desire to trek the respective foot path routes as per their choice.
A free luggage counter has been arranged at Alipiri where in pilgrims can deposit their luggage and get the receipt. After reaching Tirumala they can collect their baggage.
In Tirumala free accommodation is available for them in PACs (Pilgrim Amenities Complex), free tonsuring, free Darshan and free meals are also available at Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasada Bhavan or at PAC II.
Sarvadarshanam
Sarva Darshan is the free darshan where in the pilgrims wait for their turn to catch the glimpse of Lord in the compartments of Vaikuntham Queue Complex II. Sarvadarsanam means 'darshan for all'. The timings for Sarvadarsanam are different on different days of the week. Please refer the weekly temple programme for the timings.
On normal days, about 18 hours are allotted for Sarvadarsanam and on peak days, it is open for 20 hours.
The entrance for this darshan is through the Vaikuntam Queue Complex. The complex is a series of inter-connected halls that leads to the main temple. An efficient queue system ensures that pilgrims move in an orderly fashion through the Queue Complex, towards the main temple.
The halls in the Queue Complex are clean, spacious and airy. TTD provides a wide range of facilities in the Queue Complex:
> Annaprasadam is provided for the waiting pilgrims on free of cost.
> Milk, Coffee & Tea are provided for waiting pilgrims on free of cost at every 3 hours interval.
> Free Medical facility is also provided.
> Well maintained toilets , RO filter water are available.
> Closed Circuit Television, through which devotional programmes and music are relayed
There are officers to look after the facilities in the Vaikuntam Queue Complex, regulate the queues and attend to complaints.
Special Entry Darshan -- (Seeghra Darshan)
The Special Entry Darshan(Seeghra Darshanam) is introduced on 21-Sep-2009 to provide quick Darshan to the Pilgrims.
The cost of the Ticket is Rs.300/- per pilgrim with two Laddus free of cost.
The Advance Booking of Special Entry Darshan is introduced w.e.f. 27.August.2014.
Special Entry Darshan tickets can be booked for 09:00 AM (IST) to 03:00 PM (IST) Time Slots.
Pilgrims can avail the Advance Booking of Special Entry Darshan through Internet Booking(www.ttdsevaonline.com), e-Darshan Counters and Indian Post Offices.
