Tirupati to allow only online ticket holders to enter Vaikuntha Dwaar Darshanam from Dec 30 to Jan 1

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has said that only devotees holding valid online tickets allotted through the Electronic DIP will be allowed to enter into the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam on December 30 and 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026.

Devotees without online tickets will not be allowed darshan on these days, the TTD said in a statement.

The special darshan will be held from December 30, 2025 to January 8, 2026 – with tighter access controls during the first three days due to expected heavy footfall.
Online ticket and token rules for darshan entry

TTD has made it clear that devotees who receive e-DIP tokens must report only on the date and time slot mentioned on their allotment. Entry will be regulated strictly at the Tirumala darshan points, and requests for slot changes or walk-in entry on restricted days will not be entertained.

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Devotees who do not have online tokens are being advised to plan their visit between January 2 and January 8 – when Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan will be available through the Sarva Darshan queue, subject to crowd conditions.

TTD said crowd updates will be shared periodically through the Public Relations Department, SVBC, and official social media channels.

SSD tokens suspended

The issuance of SSD tokens at the Bhudevi Complex in Tirupati will remain suspended from December 28 to January 7, in view of the increased inflow of pilgrims during the darshan period. TTD has asked devotees to take note of this change and cooperate with the arrangements in place.

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Preparations at Tirumala

TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary said the temple administration has made extensive logistical and security arrangements to manage the rush expected during the darshan window.

These include queue regulation, entry segregation, security deployment, and crowd monitoring within temple premises and surrounding facilities.

What devotees should keep in mind

Entry from December 30 to January 1 is only with valid e-DIP tokens.

No SSD tokens will be issued from December 28 to January 7.

Sarva Darshan access resumes from January 2 onwards.

Entry will be permitted strictly as per allotted slot timing.

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TTD has urged pilgrims to follow the announced schedule and avoid unplanned travel to Tirumala during peak days, to reduce congestion and ensure orderly darshan for all devotees.