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How to Book Tirupati Darshan Online Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Book Tirupati Darshan through the official Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) portal—the only legitimate website ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in (formerly tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in) for securing ₹300 Special Entry Darshan tickets, accommodation, Arjitha Seva bookings, and special quota darshans—has revolutionized pilgrimage planning for millions of devotees worldwide, with official TTD guidelines confirming that the advance booking system introduced on August 27, 2014 allows devotees to book darshan tickets up to 90 days (3 months) in advance with bookings released monthly—for example, December 2025 darshan tickets opened on September 24,

How to Book Tirupati Darshan

2025—using simple mobile OTP authentication without traditional registration hassles, permitting maximum 6 members per booking with only Aadhaar ID accepted (Voter ID, Passport, PAN also accepted but Aadhaar recommended), costing ₹300 per person for Special Entry Darshan that reduces waiting time from 6-12 hours general Sarva Darshan queue to just 1-2.5 hours with guaranteed time slot, no refunds for missed slots, same mobile number cannot book again within 30 days, and no date changes allowed once booking confirmed.

According to the critical booking success strategies documented by experienced pilgrims and travel experts, securing Tirupati tickets during the monthly release requires meticulous preparation including logging in 5-10 minutes before ticket opening time (typically 10 AM for general quotas, 11 AM for SRIVANI Trust, 3 PM for Senior Citizen/Physically Challenged), keeping all 6 devotees’ complete details ready (full names matching Aadhaar, age,

gender, Aadhaar numbers), maintaining fast and stable internet connection (4G/5G or high-speed broadband essential), using mobile number not used for booking in past 90 days, staying logged in and refreshing close to release time—because the TTD server experiences massive traffic crashes during peak booking windows with tickets for popular dates and festival seasons selling out within minutes (sometimes 30 seconds), requiring multiple attempts throughout the day as cancellations create new availability slots.​​

The comprehensive accommodation booking system managed by TTD reveals online room reservations open 90 days in advance at 3:00 PM monthly release (different from darshan ticket 10 AM timing) through the same ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in portal offering various options: dormitories ₹100-200 per bed (basic shared accommodation), ordinary rooms ₹500-800 (simple attached bath), special rooms ₹1,000-2,000 (better amenities, some AC), cottages/suites ₹2,500-4,000+ (premium AC with living area)—available in both Tirumala hills (near temple,

more convenient but books faster) and Tirupati town (48 km away, easier availability)—with check-in divided into 4 time slots (12 AM-5:59 AM, 6 AM-11:59 AM, 12 PM-5:59 PM, 6 PM-11:59 PM), maximum 6 persons per room, 3 days maximum stay, one day rent as caution deposit, popular categories filling within minutes during weekends and festivals requiring immediate action when quota opens.

The special darshan quota options provide alternatives for specific devotee categories: SRIVANI Trust Darshan (donation-based, monthly release at 11 AM), Senior Citizen Darshan for 65+ years (completely FREE, 1,000 tickets daily, monthly quota release at 3 PM, both husband-wife can go if one is 65+, reporting time 1 PM for 3 PM darshan, 90-day gap between visits mandatory, Aadhaar age verification required), 

Physically Challenged quota (released with Senior Citizen at 3 PM monthly, medical certificate needed), Darshan for Pilgrims with Infants (walk-in privilege with birth certificate), NRI Darshan (separate queue with valid passport and visa), and Divya Darshan for foot-pilgrims (free biometric tokens for those walking up via Alipiri Mettu 24×7 or Srivari Mettu 6 AM-6 PM).​​

As millions navigate the competitive TTD online booking system combining technical preparation with spiritual devotion—understanding the only official website ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in (beware of fake sites), 90-day advance booking window opening monthly at specific times varying by darshan type (10 AM general, 11 AM SRIVANI, 3 PM Senior Citizen), ₹300 Special Entry Darshan being the most popular paid fast-track option, 6-member booking limit per transaction, Aadhaar ID mandatory requirement, 30-day gap rule preventing same mobile number rebooking, 

accommodation 3 PM release timing different from darshan tickets, Arjitha Seva Electronic Lucky Dip system at Tirumala CRO office (11 AM-5 PM enrollment previous day, first dip 6 PM, second dip 8:30 PM, SMS notification, purchase by 11 PM or ticket lapses, 6-month gap if won), critical booking tricks (login early, fast internet, all details ready, multiple attempts as cancellations occur), and complete special quota understanding becomes essential for successful pilgrimage planning to the world’s richest and most visited temple https://hindutva.online.​

This comprehensive step-by-step guide presents complete Tirupati online booking process through official TTD website, ₹300 Special Entry Darshan ticket booking with all requirements, accommodation reservation system with room types and prices, special quota bookings (SRIVANI, Senior Citizen 65+, NRI, Infant, Physically Challenged), Arjitha Seva Electronic Lucky Dip process, critical booking success tips and tricks, common mistakes to avoid, and complete pilgrimage planning timeline.

Official TTD Website: Only Use ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in

Beware of Fake Websites

THE ONLY OFFICIAL TTD BOOKING WEBSITE: https://ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in/​

Official websites only:​​

What You Can Book Online

Complete TTD services:​

How to Book ₹300 Special Entry Darshan: Complete Process

Step 1: Visit Official TTD Website

Access the portal:

  1. Open browser (desktop or mobile)
  2. Go to https://ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in/
  3. Select English or preferred language

Step 2: Login with Mobile OTP (No Traditional Registration Needed)

Devotees need to visit https://ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in/ website and login with their mobile number by using OTP authentication. Simple login with OTP authentication and entering the devotee details is enough.​

Simple login process:​

  1. Click “Login” or “Book Now”
  2. Enter your mobile number
  3. Receive OTP on mobile
  4. Enter OTP to authenticate
  5. You’re in! No complex registration needed

Important mobile number rule:​

Step 3: Select Darshan Type and Date

Navigate booking section:​

  1. Select “Darshan Booking” or “Special Entry Darshan”
  2. Choose “₹300 Special Entry Darshan”
  3. Select preferred date (within 90-day window)
  4. Choose time slot (subject to availability)

₹300 Special Entry Darshan Timings:​

Step 4: Enter Devotee Details (Maximum 6 Members)

Enter details of up to 6 devotees. Use only Aadhaar ID for all 6 members.​

Required information for each person:​

Critical rules:​

Step 5: Make Payment

Payment options:​

Additional options:​

Step 6: Download E-Ticket and Confirmation

After successful payment:​

  1. Booking confirmation appears on screen
  2. Darshan reference ID generated
  3. Reserved time slot assigned
  4. Download/screenshot e-ticket
  5. Confirmation email and SMS sent to registered mobile
  6. Print 2 copies of e-ticket

What to carry for darshan:​

90-Day Advance Booking Window: When to Book

Booking Opens 3 Months in Advance

Tickets must be booked 90 days (3 months) in advance. If you don’t book early, chances of availability are very low.​

Advance booking timeline:​

How to Book Tirupati Darshan Monthly Booking Calendar

My TTD Monthly Booking “Master Calendar” – The TTD monthly booking schedule so you know exactly when to book.​

General pattern:

Tickets Sell Out Fast

High demand reality:​

Critical Booking Success Tips and Tricks

1. Login 5-10 Minutes Before Release Time

Login 5–10 minutes before ticket opening. Stay logged in and refresh close to ticket opening time.​

Preparation timing:

2. Keep All 6 Devotees’ Details Ready

Keep 6 names, age, gender, Aadhaar numbers ready. Maintain.​

Prepare beforehand:​

3. Fast and Stable Internet Connection

Make sure your internet connection is fast and stable. 4G/5G or high-speed broadband improves your chance of booking successfully.​

Internet requirements:

4. Multiple Devices and Browsers

Increase success chances:​

5. Be Persistent – Keep Trying

If the website shows “fully booked,” keep trying as cancellations create new availability slots throughout the day.​

Don’t give up:

6. Avoid Peak Server Traffic Times

Server overload management:​

7. Payment Gateway Ready

Quick payment essential:

8. Double-Check All Information

Double-check all entered information as modifications after booking are extremely difficult and may require cancellation fees.​

Accuracy critical:​

How to Book TTD Accommodation Online

Accommodation Types and Prices

The system displays various types of rooms in Tirumala including dormitories (INR100-200 per bed), ordinary rooms (INR500-800), special rooms (INR1,000-2,000), and cottages or suites (INR2,500-4,000+) with amenities ranging from basic to AC with attached bathrooms.​

Room categories:​

Room TypePrice per NightAmenities
Dormitory₹100-200Shared accommodation, basic
Ordinary Room₹500-800Simple room, attached bath
Special Room₹1,000-2,000Better amenities, some AC
Cottage/Suite₹2,500-4,000+Premium AC, living area

Tirumala vs. Tirupati Accommodation

Location choice:​​

Accommodation Booking Process

Step-by-step:​

  1. Login to ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in
  2. Navigate to “Accommodation Booking”
  3. Select location (Tirumala or Tirupati)
  4. Choose room type
  5. Select check-in date and slot
  6. Select check-out date
  7. Enter number of guests (maximum 6 per room)
  8. Make payment (one day rent as caution deposit)
  9. Download confirmation

Accommodation Booking Timing

For example, darshan for May 2025 was made available on February 21, 2025, at 3 PM.​

Key difference from darshan tickets:​​

Check-In Time Slots

Check-in Slots: 00:00 am to 5:59 am, 6:00 am to 11:59 am, 12:00 pm to 5:59 pm and 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm.​

Four check-in windows:​

  1. Slot 1: 12:00 AM – 5:59 AM
  2. Slot 2: 6:00 AM – 11:59 AM
  3. Slot 3: 12:00 PM – 5:59 PM
  4. Slot 4: 6:00 PM – 11:59 PM

Accommodation Rules

Important guidelines:​

Special Quota Darshan Bookings

1. SRIVANI Trust Darshan

The quota of Srivani Trust Darshan tickets for The month of December will be Available For Booking on 23-09-2025 at 11:00 AM.​

SRIVANI booking details:​​

2. Senior Citizen Darshan (65+ Years)

TTD Senior Citizen Darshan provides free privilege darshan for devotees above 65 years at Tirumala. Booking is available exclusively online. Tickets are issued free of cost. 1,000 tickets are allotted per day. Quota is released once per month, not daily.​

Complete details:​

DetailInformation
Age requirement65+ years (husband OR wife must be 65+)
Ticket priceCompletely FREE
Daily quota1,000 tickets
Release timingMonthly at 3:00 PM
Booking methodOnline only (no offline counter)
Reporting time1:00 PM
Darshan time3:00 PM
Reporting placeSenior Citizen Complex (Near Supatham Entrance)
Gap between visits90 days mandatory
EligibilitySpouse allowed even if under 65

Required documents:​

Benefits included:

3. Physically Challenged Darshan

Senior Citizens/Physically challenged quota for December-2025 will be available for booking On 23.09.2025, At 3:00 PM.​

Booking details:

4. Darshan for Pilgrims with Infants

Darshan for Pilgrims with Infants: The walk-in Infant privilege.​

Infant privilege:

5. NRI Darshan

For Non-Resident Indians:​

6. Divya Darshan (Free for Foot-Pilgrims)

For devotees walking up:​

Arjitha Seva Bookings: Electronic Lucky Dip & Direct Booking

Two Types of Arjitha Seva Bookings

Seva booking methods:​​

  1. Electronic Lucky Dip (lottery system)
    • For popular sevas like Suprabhatam, Thomala
    • Offline counter in Tirumala only
  2. Direct Booking (online)
    • For sevas like Kalyanotsavam
    • Can book online in advance

Electronic Lucky Dip Process (Offline at Tirumala)

Pilgrims need to enroll their names for the Arjitha Seva tickets under Lucky Dip booking system, from 11 AM to 5 PM on the previous day of the Seva.​

Complete lucky dip procedure:​

Enrollment:

First Dip (Main Draw):

Second Dip (Leftover Tickets):

Important rules:​

Direct Online Seva Booking

For certain sevas:​

Booking process:​

  1. Login to ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in
  2. Select “Arjitha Seva Booking”
  3. Choose desired seva
  4. Select date (subject to availability)
  5. Make payment
  6. Download confirmation

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Using Fake Websites

Only use:

2. Not Booking 90 Days in Advance

3. Incorrect ID Information

4. Booking with Same Mobile in 30 Days

5. Not Carrying Original ID Proof

6. Missing Time Slot

Complete Booking Timeline Example

For December 2025 visit:

DateAction
September 22-24, 2025₹300 Special Entry Darshan quota opens at 10 AM
September 23, 2025SRIVANI Trust quota opens at 11 AM
September 23, 2025Senior Citizen/Physically Challenged quota opens at 3 PM
September 24, 2025Accommodation quota opens at 3 PM
September-DecemberBook Arjitha Seva (Direct Booking) if needed
December (Day before visit)Enroll for Lucky Dip Seva (11 AM-5 PM) if desired
December (Visit day)Report according to darshan time slot

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official TTD booking website?

The only official website is https://ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in/ (also tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in); beware of fake sites that steal data and money.​​

How far in advance can I book Tirupati darshan?

Darshan tickets open 90 days (3 months) in advance; booking released monthly typically on 22nd-24th at 10 AM; example: December 2025 darshan opened September 24, 2025.​

How much does Special Entry Darshan cost?

₹300 per person for Special Entry Darshan reducing wait time from 6-12 hours general queue to 1-2.5 hours with guaranteed time slot; children under 12 free; extra laddus ₹25 each (2 per person max).​

How many people can I book in one transaction?

Maximum 6 members per booking with only 1 mobile number for all 6; all require Aadhaar ID (Voter ID, Passport, PAN also accepted); same mobile cannot book again within 30 days.​

How do I book Senior Citizen Darshan?

Free darshan for 65+ years with 1,000 daily quota; booking opens monthly at 3 PM (not daily); husband OR wife must be 65+ (spouse allowed even if under 65); 90-day gap between visits; Aadhaar age verification mandatory; reporting 1 PM for 3 PM darshan.​

What are the best booking success tips?

Login 5-10 minutes before release time (10 AM general, 11 AM SRIVANI, 3 PM Senior Citizen); keep all 6 names-age-gender-Aadhaar ready; fast 4G/5G internet essential; use mobile not used for booking in past 90 days; tickets sell out in minutes requiring immediate action.​

How do I book accommodation?

Accommodation opens 90 days advance at 3 PM (different from 10 AM darshan timing); room types: dormitories ₹100-200, ordinary ₹500-800, special ₹1,000-2,000, cottages ₹2,500-4,000+; maximum 6 persons per room, 3 days max stay; Tirumala books faster than Tirupati town.​

What is Electronic Lucky Dip for Arjitha Seva?

Offline lottery system at Tirumala CRO office for popular sevas like Suprabhatam/Thomala; enroll 11 AM-5 PM previous day with Aadhaar mandatory; first dip 6 PM, second dip 8:30 PM; SMS notification to winners; purchase by 11 PM or lapses; 6-month gap if won.​

Conclusion

Booking Tirupati Balaji darshan online through the official Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams portal at ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in—the only legitimate website for securing ₹300 Special Entry Darshan tickets (most popular fast-track reducing 6-12 hour general queue to 1-2.5 hours), accommodation (dormitories ₹100-200, ordinary rooms ₹500-800, special rooms ₹1,000-2,000, cottages ₹2,500-4,000+), Arjitha Seva bookings

Electronic Lucky Dip offline at Tirumala CRO office 11 AM-5 PM enrollment previous day with first dip 6 PM and second dip 8:30 PM, or Direct Booking online for Kalyanotsavam), and special quota darshans (SRIVANI Trust 11 AM release, Senior Citizen 65+ free monthly quota 3 PM release with 1,000 daily tickets, Physically Challenged, Infant walk-in privilege, NRI separate queue, Divya Darshan for foot-pilgrims)—requires meticulous preparation and strategic timing as official TTD guidelines confirm 

the 90-day (3-month) advance booking system releases quotas monthly typically on 22nd-24th at specific times (10 AM for general ₹300 darshan, 11 AM for SRIVANI, 3 PM for Senior Citizen/accommodation with different release timing), using simple mobile OTP authentication without traditional registration, permitting maximum 6 members per booking with only Aadhaar ID mandatory (Voter ID, Passport, PAN accepted but Aadhaar recommended), same mobile number cannot book again within 30 days, no date changes allowed once confirmed, and no refunds for missed slots https://hindutva.online.​

What distinguishes successful Tirupati online booking is the convergence of technical preparation (logging in 5-10 minutes before ticket release, keeping all 6 devotees’ complete details ready with names matching Aadhaar exactly plus age-gender-Aadhaar numbers, maintaining fast and stable 4G/5G or high-speed broadband connection, using mobile number not used in past 90 days, staying logged in refreshing close to release time), 

strategic awareness (understanding tickets sell out within 30 seconds to 5 minutes for popular dates requiring immediate action, knowing TTD server crashes during peak rush with response times going from 2 seconds to 1+ minute necessitating multiple attempts, recognizing cancellations create availability slots throughout day enabling persistent trying especially during off-peak hours, grasping that accommodation releases at 3 PM different from 10 AM darshan timing requiring separate booking session), 

quota understanding (₹300 Special Entry most popular paid option opening monthly, SRIVANI Trust at 11 AM monthly, Senior Citizen 65+ free 1,000 daily quota at 3 PM monthly with both spouses eligible if one is 65+ and 90-day gap between visits, Divya Darshan free biometric tokens for foot-pilgrims walking via Alipiri Mettu 24×7 or Srivari Mettu 6 AM-6 PM), and seva navigation (Electronic Lucky Dip offline lottery at Tirumala CRO office for Suprabhatam/Thomala with 11 AM-5 PM enrollment previous day and Aadhaar mandatory presence, 6 PM first dip and 8:30 PM second dip, SMS notification to winners with 11 PM purchase deadline or ticket lapses, 6-month gap if won preventing repeated attempts).

By mastering the complete online booking process—using only official ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in website avoiding fake sites, understanding 90-day advance booking monthly release schedule, implementing critical success tips (early login, fast internet, all details ready, persistent multiple attempts), navigating special quota options for Senior Citizens 65+ free darshan and SRIVANI Trust, booking accommodation at 3 PM release with appropriate room type selection, and comprehending Arjitha Seva Electronic Lucky Dip offline enrollment system—devotees successfully secure pilgrimage slots to the world’s richest and most visited temple where ancient Hindu wisdom meets modern technology in serving millions seeking Lord Venkateswara’s blessings https://hindutva.online.​​

About the Author

Sandeep Vohra – Certified Yoga Therapist & Spiritual Wellness Expert

Sandeep Vohra is a certified yoga therapist with over 18 years of experience specializing in Hatha Yoga, pranayama, meditation, and traditional shatkarma purification practices. He holds advanced certifications in yoga therapy and has trained extensively in classical yogic texts including the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gheranda Samhita. Sandeep Vohra integrates ancient yogic wisdom with Ayurvedic principles to help students achieve optimal physical health and spiritual growth through authentic practices. His teaching focuses on making traditional techniques accessible to modern practitioners while maintaining the depth and transformative power of the original methods. He has guided thousands of students through systematic yoga sadhana at leading institutions and retreat centers across India and internationally.

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