According to TTD, Fridays usually attract around 60,000 to 65,000 devotees. However, the recent figures crossed that mark by a huge margin. On May 23, about 74,374 devotees had darshan. The number stood at 71,721 on May 30 and 72,174 on June 6.

The highest turnout came on June 13, when 75,096 devotees visited the shrine. Officials said the growing spiritual interest among pilgrims has led to these record numbers.

The record-breaking darshans at Tirumala highlight the temple’s enduring appeal and the strong faith of devotees from across the country.

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According to TTD officials, Tirumala reduced rush was visible at around 8 a.m., with 21 compartments occupied by devotees waiting for free darshan. Pilgrims without tokens may need to wait around 12 hours for darshan. Those holding Sarva Darshan tokens can complete their visit in about three to five hours. Devotees with ₹300 special entry tickets may get darshan within two to three hours.

On Sunday, 90,826 devotees visited the temple and had darshan of Lord Venkateswara. Around 42,747 devotees offered their hair as part of their vows. The temple’s hundi collections reached ₹3.85 crore.

TTD also reported the sale of nearly 3.99 lakh laddus, while 2.73 lakh devotees received Annaprasadam during their visit. Officials continue to monitor crowd levels and provide updates for pilgrims planning their journey.

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All compartments at the Vaikuntam Queue Complex are packed with pilgrims. Long queues have also formed outside the complex, forcing devotees to wait for several hours before entering the temple premises.

TTD officials said thousands of devotees are visiting the hill shrine daily as summer holidays come to an end. Many families are arriving to fulfil vows and offer prayers to Lord Venkateswara.

According to temple authorities, 74,569 devotees had darshan on Thursday alone. Around 46,292 devotees offered their hair at Kalyanakatta as part of religious rituals.

Officials also revealed that the temple received nearly Rs 3.8 crore in hundi donations in a single day. TTD staff continue to provide drinking water, food, and basic facilities to waiting devotees.

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Later, the fraudsters demand huge amounts by claiming the victim has serious doshas or spiritual problems. In many cases, they threaten people with blackmail if they refuse to pay more money. Some scammers even misuse personal photos and family information shared online.

Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police advised people not to trust unknown astrology ads on social media. Officials also asked victims to report fraud immediately through the cybercrime helpline 1930 or the official cybercrime portal.

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The Tirumala darshan waiting time has now crossed 24 hours for free darshan devotees. Thousands of pilgrims continued to arrive at the hill shrine from different states. TTD authorities advised devotees to plan their journey carefully and cooperate with temple staff during crowd management.

Officials also stated that devotees without special entry tickets may need to wait for more than a day for the darshan of Lord Venkateswara. Meanwhile, facilities like drinking water, food, and medical services are being provided for pilgrims waiting in queues.

TTD expects the rush to continue for the next few days because of holidays and special devotional activities at the temple.

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According to the Tirumala update, devotees without tokens are waiting nearly 24 hours for Sarva Darshan. All compartments at the Vaikuntam Queue Complex are full, and long queues have stretched up to the Narayanagiri Gardens area.

TTD officials said 98,058 devotees visited the temple in the last 24 hours. Around 49,234 devotees offered their hair as part of their vows. The temple also received Hundi donations worth Rs. 4.09 crore.

Officials added that over 4.2 lakh laddus were sold in a single day. TTD staff are supplying drinking water, milk, and free meals to devotees waiting in queue lines.

The huge rush is expected to continue for the next few days as families visit Tirumala before schools reopen.

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The Tirumala devotee rush forced many pilgrims to wait for long hours for Sarva Darshan of Lord Venkateswara. Queue lines reportedly stretched outside the complex as thousands of devotees continued to arrive at the hill shrine. Authorities asked pilgrims to cooperate with crowd management staff and follow queue regulations.

Temple officials arranged drinking water, food, and other basic facilities for devotees waiting in the lines. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) also increased security and monitoring measures to manage the heavy crowd situation smoothly.

Officials advised devotees planning a visit during weekends and holidays to expect longer waiting times for darshan.

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As part of the new plan, TTD will limit VIP break darshan services during the peak rush period. Officials believe this move will help more devotees get faster darshan at the temple. The Tirumala rush has increased sharply in recent weeks because of holidays and special occasions.

TTD officials said the decision aims to reduce waiting time and improve crowd management. Reports suggest that thousands of additional devotees may benefit from the revised system. Authorities are also making arrangements for food, water, security, and queue management for pilgrims.

The temple administration requested devotees to cooperate with officials and follow the guidelines during the busy season.

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Officials said the Tirumala devotee rush pushed the Sarva Darshan waiting time to nearly 30 hours. Devotees filled several queue compartments, while many waited overnight to get a glimpse of Lord Venkateswara.

Temple authorities requested pilgrims to plan their visit carefully and carry essential items such as drinking water and medicines. Security staff and volunteers are managing the crowd and guiding devotees across the queue lines.

The temple also witnessed heavy traffic near accommodation centers and laddu counters. Despite the rush, officials continued darshan arrangements smoothly and increased monitoring around the temple premises.

Authorities expect the crowd to remain high over the next few days due to holidays and special prayers.

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The issue started over the reconstruction of a Ramalayam in Pedapeta village of Akiveedu mandal. Petitioners claimed the temple was being built on government land. They also questioned the permissions given for construction.

Earlier, the Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected petitions against the project. It said records showed a Ramalayam existed at the site for many years. Officials also approved the work after checking documents and reports.

The Supreme Court has now paused all construction work. It has ordered status quo until the case is heard fully.

The final decision will come after the next hearing. All parties are now waiting for the court’s ruling.

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