Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Tirumala Launches AI, VR Centre to Transform Devotee Waiting
Tirumala has created a new centre for people waiting to see Lord Venkateswara.
The centre uses large screens, artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
Visitors can learn about the temple and its history.
They can also meditate and chant the name of Govinda.
A virtual-reality show gives them a special view of the deity and rare religious services.
The centre is meant to make waiting calmer and more meaningful.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated it.
The centre is first being tested in one compartment.
If the pilot works well, similar programmes will be shown in many more waiting areas.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams inaugurated a Rs 4-crore Devotional Experience Centre at Vaikuntham Queue Complex-1.
The centre uses AI, VR, meditation, spiritual learning and relaxation activities during devotees’ waiting time.
Its main hall accommodates 120 people, while two meditation and training rooms accommodate 20 people each.
A 13-minute 3D, 360-degree VR presentation offers virtual views of Lord Venkateswara and rare sevas.
TTD plans to expand the pilot facility across 66 queue-complex compartments and Narayanagiri Gardens.
- Who
- The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurating the centre, are behind the project.
- What
- A Rs 4-crore Devotional Experience Centre using AI, VR, meditation and spiritual content has been introduced for devotees waiting for darshan.
- When
- The centre was inaugurated on Wednesday; the source does not specify the date.
- Where
- The pilot is located in Compartment 17 of Vaikuntham Queue Complex-1 at Tirumala.
- Why
- It aims to use waiting time for meditation, spiritual learning and relaxation, while reducing stress before darshan.
- Project cost
- Rs 4 crore
- Pilot location
- Compartment 17, Vaikuntham Queue Complex-1
- Main hall capacity
- 120 devotees
- Additional rooms
- Two meditation and training rooms, each accommodating 20 people
- VR presentation
- A 13-minute, 3D, 360-degree presentation called ‘Durlabha Darshan’
- Planned expansion
- All 66 compartments in Vaikuntam Queue Complex-1 and 2 and Narayanagiri Gardens
- Additional use
- AI-based training programmes for TTD employees