Tirumala Huge Rush – 20-Hour Wait for Sarva Darshan Amid Record Crowds
Tirumala sees huge rush with 20-hour Sarva Darshan wait time. Over 72,000 visited in a day. SSD tokens moved to Bhudevi Complex for pilgrim comfort.
🛕 Tirumala Huge Rush – 20-Hour Wait Time for Sarva Darshan
Tirumala sees huge rush with 20-hour Sarva Darshan wait time. Over 72,000 visited in a day. SSD tokens moved to Bhudevi Complex for pilgrim comfort.
As summer holidays come to a close, the devotee rush at Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple continues to rise rapidly. On June 7, 2025, thousands of pilgrims stood in long queues to get a glimpse of the deity. The Vaikuntham Queue Complex compartments are now completely filled, with lines extending as far as the Sila Thoranam area.
📈 20 Hours Waiting Time for Sarva Darshan
TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) officials have confirmed that devotees without tokens are facing a wait time of 20 hours for Sarva Darshan (free darshan). This is due to the overwhelming footfall post-summer vacations.
📊 Daily Darshan Stats – June 6, 2025
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Pilgrims | Over 72,000 |
| Tonsured (Hair Offerings) | 35,000+ |
| Hundi Collection | ₹2.88 Crores (Single Day) |
This clearly indicates the high spiritual sentiment and strong participation by pilgrims even amidst long queues and waiting times.
🎫 SSD Token Issuing Now at Bhudevi Complex
To improve convenience and reduce confusion:
- From June 7 evening, Divya Darshan tokens for footpath pilgrims are now being issued at the Bhudevi Complex in Alipiri.
- TTD also confirmed that SSD tokens and facilities are temporarily being shifted to the same location.
- Additional counters and amenities have already been set up for smoother operations.
🏗️ New Counters Planned at Srinivasa Mangapuram
TTD is also planning to open a new token counter at Srinivasa Mangapuram Temple, pending approval from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Until then, Bhudevi Complex will handle the load.
🤝 Extra Staff Deployed for Crowd Management
To handle the surge and maintain smooth darshan services:
- Additional volunteers and sanitation staff have been deployed
- Administrative monitoring and support staff have been reinforced
- All facilities, including toilets, water, and shade shelters, are being maintained regularly
TTD assures that every effort is being made to ensure pilgrim comfort and hygiene, even with record footfalls.
🙋 FAQs – Tirumala Huge Rush & Waiting Time
Q: What is the Sarva Darshan waiting time now?
A: Approximately 20 hours for those without tokens.
Q: How many devotees visited on June 6, 2025?
A: Over 72,000 pilgrims had darshan on a single day.
Q: Where are Divya Darshan tokens being issued now?
A: At Bhudevi Complex, Alipiri, instead of the footpath route.
Q: Are new token counters opening elsewhere?
A: A new counter is proposed at Srinivasa Mangapuram, pending ASI clearance.
