TTD issues guidelines for Lord Venkateshwara Swamy Darshan which is all set to open on June 8

More than two months after shutting the Temple doors of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams due to Caronavirus Pandemic Situation. Lord Venkateshwara Temple of Tirumala is all set to open on June 8th. TTD has made all necessary arrangements along with a set of guidelines for Darshan. Tirumala Ghat roads will remain open from 5 AM to 8 PM. Devotees will not be allowed to visit Sub shrines inside the temple.No Theertham or Satari will be provided for Devotees.

Tirumala Temple Entrance

On June 8 and June 9 darshan will be provided to TTD employees and their families on a trial run basis. TTD Employees have to book their slots on June 6 and June 7. On June 10 the Darshan will be provided to local people.VIP Darshan will be allowed only between 6.30 AM and 7.30 AM. Devotees are allowed from 7.30 AM to 7.30 PM Alipiri Footpath will be opened from 6 AM to 4 PM. Srivari Mettu to remain closed till normality restored.

From June 11 the darshan facility will be provided to the general public also. Darshan to be limited to 3000 devotees per day. As per the Government of India guidelines, People over 65 years and under 10 won't be allowed. Ticket booking will begin from June 8 for darshans resuming from June 11. Devotees can book their tickets online and for the complete June, Month tickets are available for booking.

Devotees can book darshan tickets at village secretariats as rural areas may not have the provision of the Internet. Offline Tokens will be available at Slotted Sarva Darshan (SSD) Counters. Tickets will be issued a day prior to darshan. Provision for Accommodation booking will also be made available online for those who book tickets. Only two people will be allowed per room per day. Only alternate rooms will be made available. Bathing at Srivari Pushkarini is banned for a few days. Srivari Kalyanakatta will be operational. PPE's will be provided for KalyaSOnakatta Staff and Masks are mandatory for Devotees

Registration counters will be arranged at Alipiri. Thermal Screening and disinfection of vehicles also to be done. Random of 200 samples are collected for COVID19 testing. 2 Collection centers to be arranged at Alipiri and also at the top of the hills . Devotees from containment zones will not be allowed to enter the temple.