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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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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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.

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