Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam offers TTD senior citizen Darshan to those above 65 years of Age and physically challenged. But, due to COVID-19, TTD senior citizens’ Darshan has been stopped for one and a half years.
But this is really good news for the elderly and disabled. TTD has restarted this Senior Citizen Darshan.
This article provides complete details regarding Senior Citizen Darshan, including entry points, timings, instructions, etc.
TTD Senior Citizen Darshan
Contents
- 1 TTD Senior Citizen Darshan
- 1.1 Is TTD open to senior citizens?
- 1.2 Where can we collect the offline ticket for senior citizen Darshan?
- 1.3 How many days in advance should we book TTD darshan tickets?
- 1.4 How to book a 300 rupees ticket for Tirupati Darshan online?
- 1.5 What are the COVID-19 guidelines for TTD ticket booking?
- 1.6 Can we stay at Tirupati Devasthanam?
The TTD has introduced a unique Senior Citizen Darshan scheme, especially for the elderly and physically challenged. TTD has made special arrangements for devotees for Darshan.
Here, TTD provides a special quota for Darshan and a special entry point for pilgrims. TTD always strives to provide the best facilities to devotees visiting Tirumala.
This scheme has proved the same once again. Devotees going for Darshan should get the ticket from the counter mentioned below.
This scheme will stop the misery of people who cannot walk in long queues and must run here and there for tickets. The scheme provides Darshan’s exact entry point and time slots below.
Details about Tirumala Senior Citizen Darshan
- Senior Citizen Darshan was given to those above 65 years of Age.
- This Darshan allows a devotee aged 80+ years and a helper or one person for Darshan.
- It is an offline booking ticket collected before Darshan in Tirumala, and online ticket booking has now been introduced on the official website.
- This Darshan is free for senior citizens.
- The time slots for Darshan are first at 10:00 AM and second at 3:00 PM (reporting will be at 01.00 PM).
- On Fridays, there is only a one-time slot at 3:00 PM.
- The devotees should have Darshan with their Aadhaar card as proof of Age and identity.
- The entry point for Darshan can be S1 Counter (or) Supatham (or) near Tirumala Nambi Temple.
- Ticket counter timing starts from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
- You can pick up tickets opposite S.V. Museum, Tirumala.
What is the admission for Senior Citizen’s Darshan?
Senior citizens should enter for Darshan from the Supatham entrance. Supatham is just 50 meters from the entrance of the Vaikuntham Q complex. They will take senior citizens and their accompanying persons to the main temple entrance in a special bus.
They will stop the general darshan queue briefly, and senior citizens will be allowed to visit. Darshan will take 1-2 hours, depending on the traffic.
Available Tickets and Slots
| Day | No of tickets Slots | Darshan Timings |
| Sunday | 700 Tickets First Slot | 10:00 AM |
| 700 Tickets for the Second Slot | 03:00 PM | |
| Monday | 700 Tickets First | 10:00 AM |
| 700 Tickets Second | 03:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | 700 Tickets First | 10:00 AM |
| 700Tickets Second | 03:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | 700 Tickets First Slot | 10:00 AM |
| 700 Tickets for Second Slot | 03:00 PM | |
| Thursday | 700 Tickets First | 10:00 AM |
| 700 Tickets Second | 03:00 PM | |
| Friday | 1000 Tickets Single Slot | 03:00 PM |
| Saturday | 700 Tickets First slot | 10:00 AM |
| 700 Tickets Second slot | 03:00 PM |
Eligibility and Documents
Devotees above 65 Years are only allowed in the Senior citizen’s Quota subject to the production of their Age & identity proof, i.e. PAN card, Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, Etc.
What is the procedure for booking a senior citizen ticket online?
Here, you can get details about ticket booking for senior citizens on the official website.
- Open the official website using the link.
- Enter login details, Mobile number and OTP.
- Next, select the differently abled Quota: Select the category of disabled or a senior citizen or medical case.
- Next, Select a date from the calendar (green indicates available Quota, red indicates Quota is full, and blue indicates Quota is not released)
- Select the checkbox where you accept the time slot. Select the Continue button.
- Confirm the ticket, and you will get a message confirming your ticket.
TTD Senior Citizen Darshan Rules
Instructions for Senior Citizens and Disabled Pilgrims:
- The devotee must show their Aadhaar card as proof of identity.
- A physically challenged devotee must show his Physically Challenged Certificate 3 issued by the concerned Medical Board.
- If the husband is above 65 years, spousal visitation is allowed.
- Anyone above 80 is allowed to have an attendant or assistant Darshan.
- Patients with permanent health risks are allowed to have Darshan with medical records and an Aadhaar card (e.g., open operation, kidney failure, cancer, asthma, etc.) only once in 90 days.
- Electric gadgets are not allowed for Darshan.
- Grandchildren below 12 years of Age had been admitted with a senior citizen without any ticket.
- Postponement, carry forward, or cancellation of any booking is not permitted.
- In case of any delay during reporting, pilgrims should seek Darshan only from Sarvani Darshan.
- Pilgrims wearing shoes are prohibited inside the queue lines, Mada streets and the temple.
- TTD reserves the right to cancel Darshan under special circumstances.
For more information about TTD Senior Citizen Darshan 2024 Online Booking, visit this website.
If you have any enquires Call Helpline Number: +91 155257
FAQs
Is TTD open to senior citizens?
Senior citizens (65 or above) can visit Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple for free. Senior citizens were also given a free laddu ticket (2 laddoos per person).
Where can we collect the offline ticket for senior citizen Darshan?
Vaikuntham Q Complex-2, Opposite S.V. Museum, Tirumala. (Senior citizen tickets have yet to be issued in Tirumala offline.) You can only get tickets online: https://tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in/#/login.
How many days in advance should we book TTD darshan tickets?
After you visit TTD by booking tickets online, you can only book tickets for up to three months. A traveller can also book the service tickets at least three days in advance.
How to book a 300 rupees ticket for Tirupati Darshan online?
Devotees can use the TTD Board’s official website, tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in, to book special darshan entries, free tickets, or accommodation quotas. Generally, tickets are available on the last week of every month.
What are the COVID-19 guidelines for TTD ticket booking?
Visitors should not have any previous history of Covid-19. While visiting the temple, wearing a mask, observing social distancing and washing hands regularly with sanitiser is mandatory. Visitors should carry a vaccine certificate for two doses or a COVID-19 negative report issued within 48 hours.
Can we stay at Tirupati Devasthanam?
Yes, travellers can book rooms in advance. A maximum of two devotees can stay together in one room. But passengers must have a TTD darshan ticket.