Heavy Rush Extends Tirumala Sarva Darshan Wait to 24 Hours

Many people visited Tirumala to see the deity during a busy holiday period.

Because so many devotees arrived, some people waited 20 to 24 hours.

The lines stretched outside the main queue buildings.

Some families could not find rooms and slept in shelters, parks, or other open places.

Children and older people also had to wait for long periods.

Officials gave people water, meals, tea, coffee, milk, and buttermilk.

Workers cleaned temporary toilets and removed garbage regularly.

Special staff helped control the lines and watch for problems.

VIP entry was mostly stopped so ordinary devotees could get darshan sooner.