Tirumala witnessed a massive rush of devotees this weekend as thousands flocked to seek the divine blessings of Lord Venkateswara. With Saturday and Sunday being consecutive holidays, the number of pilgrims arriving at the hill shrine surged sharply.
For devotees without tokens, the waiting time for darshan has stretched to more than 26 hours. The special entry darshan priced at ₹300 is also taking between six and eight hours. On Friday, the Vaikuntam Queue Complex was packed, with lines extending beyond Shila Toranam for almost two kilometers.
According to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) officials, nearly 66,312 pilgrims had darshan of the Lord on Thursday. Out of them, around 27,728 devotees offered their hair as a mark of devotion. The hundi collections touched ₹3.81 crore on the same day, reflecting the strong flow of offerings.
TTD has made elaborate arrangements to ensure that devotees do not face inconvenience. Pilgrims waiting in queues are being provided with buttermilk, milk, drinking water, and prasadam. Officials assured that every possible step is being taken to manage the heavy crowd smoothly and ensure a safe darshan experience for all.
