Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Tirumala Cancels SSD Token Issuance at Three Centres
Tirumala stopped giving special darshan tokens at three centres on Wednesday.
These tokens help devotees get a scheduled time to visit the shrine.
Officials said tokens for Friday’s darshan will be given on Thursday instead.
Many pilgrims were upset because they had already planned their travel and accommodation.
This was especially difficult for people who came from far away.
More people may visit Tirumala because the Srivari Brahmotsavams are coming later this month.
In August, 24.56 lakh devotees visited the hill shrine.
Authorities are expected to make plans to handle the larger crowds.
Slotted Sarva Darshan tokens were not issued at three Tirumala centres on Wednesday.
Officials said tokens for Friday’s darshan will be issued on Thursday.
Pilgrims, especially those traveling from distant places, said the cancellation caused inconvenience.
Tirumala received 24.56 lakh devotees and Rs.137.44 crore in hundi collections during August.
Authorities are expected to prepare for increased pilgrim numbers during the upcoming Srivari Brahmotsavams.
- Who
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams officials and devotees seeking darshan.
- What
- SSD token issuance was cancelled at three Tirumala centres, with Friday’s tokens scheduled for issuance on Thursday.
- When
- The cancellation occurred on Wednesday; the replacement issuance is scheduled for Thursday.
- Where
- At three Slotted Sarva Darshan token centres in Tirumala.
- Why
- The articles do not state why the token issuance was cancelled.
Devotee Concerns
Official Schedule
Impact of cancellation
Devotee Concerns
Pilgrims said the sudden cancellation caused significant inconvenience, particularly because many had arranged travel and accommodation in advance.
Official Schedule
Officials said tokens for Friday’s darshan would be issued on Thursday, providing a revised issuance schedule.
Managing future crowds
Devotee Concerns
Devotees may face additional difficulties if token changes continue as visitor numbers are expected to rise during the Brahmotsavams.
Official Schedule
Authorities are expected to make arrangements to manage the anticipated surge and ensure hassle-free darshan facilities.
- Affected service
- Slotted Sarva Darshan token issuance
- Affected locations
- Three centres in Tirumala
- Replacement schedule
- Tokens for Friday’s darshan will be issued on Thursday
- August pilgrim footfall
- 24.56 lakh devotees
- August hundi collection
- Rs.137.44 crore
- Upcoming event
- Srivari Brahmotsavams, scheduled for later this month