Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Temples in India Face Overcrowding
Many temples in India are very busy right now because lots of people are visiting during the holidays and special religious days.
Temples like Kashi Vishwanath, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, and Tirumala are seeing so many visitors that they have to take special measures to manage the crowds.
Some temples have even stopped letting people touch the deity to keep everyone safe.
Temple authorities are working hard to make sure everyone can have a good experience, but it's important for visitors to plan ahead because there might be long waits and not enough rooms for everyone.
Some temples are also preparing for big festivals like Vaikunta Ekadasi and the Medaram Jatara, which will bring even more people.
Temples across India are experiencing a surge in devotees due to year-end holidays and auspicious days.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple has temporarily banned touch darshan to manage overcrowding from December 24, 2023, to January 3, 2024.
Temples in Telangana, including Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy and Chilkur Balaji, are seeing long queues and increased footfall.
Tirumala is facing heavy pilgrim movement, with long waits for darshan and accommodation shortages.
Temple authorities are implementing special measures like online darshan slots and VIP counters to manage the crowds.
- Who
- Devotees and temple authorities across India
- What
- Overcrowding at temples due to year-end rush and auspicious days
- When
- December 2023 to January 2024 (varies by temple)
- Where
- Various temples in India, including Kashi Vishwanath, Telangana, Hyderabad, Rajanna Sircilla, Mulugu, and Tirumala
- Why
- Year-end holidays, auspicious days, and special celebrations
- Temples
- Kashi Vishwanath, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, Chilkur Balaji, Vemulawada Rajanna, Medaram Sammakka Saralamma, Tirumala
- Locations
- Varanasi, Telangana, Hyderabad, Rajanna Sircilla, Mulugu, Tirumala
- Reason for Rush
- Year-end holidays, auspicious days, Vaikunta Ekadasi, New Year celebrations
- Measures Taken
- Special queues, VIP darshan counters, round-the-clock Annadanam, online darshan slots, traffic management
- Expected Duration
- Until January 1, 2026 (varies by temple)
- Notable Events
- Vaikunta Ekadasi, Medaram Jatara, Mukkoti Ekadasi, New Year celebrations
- Authorities Involved
- Temple authorities, police, TTD, traffic police
Sources
Temporary ban on touch darshan at Kashi Vishwanath temple
Tirumala Sees Heavy Pilgrim Turnout Ahead of Vaikunta Dwara Darshan Period
Temples in Telangana Swarm with Devotees Amid Year-End Rush
Police Deny Lathi Charge Near Alipiri Bhudevi Complex
Kashi Vishwanath Temple Suspends Sparsh And Protocol Darshan Till January 3 Amid New Year Devotee Rush
VIP Darshan Banned In Kashi Vishwanath Temple Till…: Check New Rules In Full Details
