Great news for devotees of Lord Venkateswara! The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has commenced the Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam ticket registration for the upcoming 10-day period.
Giving top priority to common pilgrims, TTD has announced detailed guidelines for the special darshan, which sees the revered Vaikuntha Dwaram (Northern Entrance) of the Srivari Temple opened.
Key Dates for Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam 2025-26
The auspicious Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam will be available for 10 days:
- Darshan Period: December 30, 2025, to January 8, 2026.
- Vaikuntha Ekadashi: December 30, 2025.
- Vaikuntha Dwadashi: December 31, 2025.
Token Registration via Electronic Dip (E-Dip)
For the three peak days—Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Dec 30), Dwadashi (Dec 31), and New Year's Day (Jan 1)—tokens will be allotted exclusively through an Electronic Dip (E-Dip) system.
- Registration Window: November 27 (10:00 AM IST) to December 1, 2025 (5:00 PM IST).
- Result Declaration: December 2, 2025 (2:00 PM IST).
- Registration Channels: Devotees can register online via the TTD Official Website, the TTD Mobile App, or the AP Government WhatsApp Bot (under TTD Temple Services).
- Family Quota: Registration is permitted under the 1+3 family quota, allowing up to four members per application.
- Aadhaar Requirement: Devotees must use their Aadhaar number for registration.
During these first three days, all other special privileges, including SED (₹300) tickets, Srivani tickets, and special darshans for senior citizens/infants, will be suspended to maximize access for common devotees.
Darshan Quotas for January 2 to 8, 2026
For the remaining seven days (January 2 to January 8), tickets will be released through different quotas:
- Sarva Darshan (Free Darshan): This will be available without tokens directly through Vaikuntham Queue Complex–2, allowing pilgrims to head straight to Tirumala.
- Special Entry Darshan (SED) (₹300): 15,000 tickets per day will be released online.
- SRIVANI Trust Tickets: 1,000 tickets per day will be released online.
- Local Quota: 5,000 tokens per day are reserved for locals of Tirupati and Tirumala on January 6, 7, and 8, available through online booking on a first-come, first-served basis.
Devotees are strongly advised to only proceed to Tirumala if they have a confirmed token or ticket to ensure a smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage.
