Tirumala Huge Rush – 20-Hour Wait for Sarva Darshan Amid Record Crowds
Published June 7, 2025 · Last updated
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.
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Editor’s Note — Tirumala Update, April 2026
As of April 2026, Tirumala continues to be among the world’s busiest pilgrimage destinations, with daily pilgrim footfall typically ranging between 60,000 and 90,000 on ordinary weekdays and climbing well past 1 lakh on weekends, school holidays, and festival periods. Sarva Darshan (free) queue wait times have generally hovered between 8 and 24 hours depending on the day, while Special Entry Darshan (SED) slots continue to move considerably faster. The TTD Board, under the Government of Andhra Pradesh, continues to review operational policies, tender processes, and temple administration matters periodically.
- For latest official announcements and press releases, refer to news.tirumala.org.
- For booking and pilgrim services, always verify on tirumala.org before travel.
Pilgrims are advised to plan extra buffer time during peak seasons.
