Special darshan for the senior citizens in Tirupati temple

Special darshan for the senior citizens in Tirupati temple

Tirumala tirupati temple is one of the most famous temples in India. Around 60,000 pilgrims from all over the India come to visit the temple. Many of them are the senior citizens and some are physically challenged. The temple authority has initiated some rules for the both the aged and the physically challenged. In general, a person can complete the darshan by going through a couple of procedures. He/she must collect a ticket from the ticket counter. Following a lengthy wait in the allotted compartments he/she should stand in a queue en route for to the main temple. Availing the rules mentioned above for tirumala devasthanam darshan booking, the physically challenged and aged devotees can avoid the long queue. These rules that should be followed are:

Tirumala tirupati temple Darshan Rules

• These special devotees require accessing a separate gate from the dakshina Mada Street.
• They require arranging their darshan during the specially allotted time slots, 10 am and 3 pm every day. They requirereporting a couple ofhours ahead of the darshan time. The reporting times are 8 am to the morning slot and 1 pm to the afternoon slot.
• Pilgrims who want to avail this benefit should carry their photo ID proof and appropriate medical certificate if any.
• They don’t have to climb anywhere like other pilgrims. They are free to sit also. While sitting temple authority will serve hot tea, coffee or milk free of cost.
• If anyone requires wheelchair it is also available at the srivari temple entrance.
• If anyone needs assistance, there are srivari sevakulu who can assist them.
• During this time, other pilgrim queues will be stopped to ensure the comfortable darshan for the handicapped and the aged.

Things to be noted

• Devotees can avail this privileged service if they’re aged over 65 years.
• People who avail this tirupati reservation facility cannot opt for this for the next 90 days.
• These arrangements have been planned to ease the darshan for the handicapped and aged devotees so they can complete their darshan without any hassle.