TTD will conduct an e-auction of used empty gunny bags collected from Tirumala Srivari Temple and other TTD-affiliated temples for the year 2026-27 on May 26.
Interested bidders should pay an EMD of Rs.75,000 online before noon on May 25.
For details, contact the TTD Marketing Office, Tirupati, during office hours.
TTD JEO (Health & Education) Dr. A. Sharath directed officials to complete the construction works of the new Sri Padmavathi Children’s Hospital building in Tirupati by July 31 this year, as per the instructions of TTD EO Sri M. Ravichandra.
The JEO inspected the ongoing works along with engineering officials on Wednesday and stressed the need to complete the project with quality standards and planned execution to provide advanced medical services for children.
He instructed officials to prepare detailed floor-wise plans covering medical facilities, electrical works, air-conditioning, computer networking and patient amenities.
He also directed engineering officials to speed up the works with coordination among all departments and submit regular progress reports.
Hospital Director Dr. N. Srinath Reddy and engineering officials were also present.
Despite the heavy influx of devotees to Tirumala during the summer holidays, TTD is effectively utilizing modern technology to provide devotees with faster and more comfortable darshan facilities. The Integrated Command Control Center is playing a crucial role.
Officials are continuously monitoring the situation at Vaikuntham Queue Complexes, Narayanagiri Sheds, Annaprasadam Centers, major roads, parking areas, and temple surroundings through the Integrated Command Control Center. Hundreds of CCTV cameras installed across Tirumala are being used to constantly analyze devotee movement, crowd intensity, and queue flow, enabling authorities to take immediate decisions whenever required.
Coordinated measures are being implemented to ensure that devotees do not have to wait for long periods at any location.
Queue lines are being balanced efficiently, additional staff are being deployed wherever necessary, and drinking water, milk, Annaprasadam, and medical services are being provided promptly. As a result, there has been significant improvement in managing darshan timings.
Particularly at Narayanagiri Sheds and Vaikuntham Queue Complexes, crowd levels are being digitally monitored and devotees are allowed forward in batches accordingly.
This system is helping devotees reach darshan smoothly without inconvenience.
Due to the modern crowd-management systems implemented by TTD, queue lines appear less congested despite the heavy pilgrim turnout.
Unlike earlier times when devotees had to remain in queues for several hours, the coordinated technological approach adopted by TTD is enabling faster movement of devotees towards darshan.
Under the directions of superior authorities, officials are utilizing the Integrated Command Control Center system more effectively with the objective of providing devotees a hassle free and quicker darshan experience. TTD officials are working round-the-clock to ensure efficient crowd management.
At present, during the summer rush, more than 85,000 devotees are being provided darshan on Saturdays and Sundays. TTD is making special efforts to facilitate darshan for more than 75,000 devotees daily.
Significantly, on May 2, a record 91,005 devotees had darshan of the Sri Venkateshwara.
Devotee Darshan Statistics - May (2024–2026)
Date | 2024 | 2025 | 2026
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May 1 | 72,510 | 57,863 | 71,008
May 2 | 65,313 | 74,344 | 91,005
May 3 | 62,624 | 84,113 | 83,091
May 4 | 77,848 | 83,380 | 70,996
May 5 | 81,927 | 65,095 | 76,240
May 6 | 76,748 | 69,214 | 71,029
May 7 | 65,146 | 71,001 | 70,001
May 8 | 64,766 | 64,850 | 67,222
May 9 | 65,508 | 66,821 | 81,512
May 10 | 60,545 | 85,078 | 85,942
May 11 | 76,945 | 80,423 | 78,985
May 12 | 80,001 | 68,760 | 80,389
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Total | 8,49,881| 8,10,942| 9,27,420
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Summer Rush Darshan Statistics over the Last Three Years
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