Archive · 19 Nov 2025
TTD's Online-Only Vaikuntha Darshan Sparks Debate
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) trust board has decided to make the Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan online only this year to manage crowds and give priority to common devotees.
This decision has sparked debate, with the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) raising concerns about secular logic being imposed on Hindu traditions.
TTD Trust Board decides to make Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan online only
First three days reserved for online token-holders, prioritizing common devotees
Over 164 hours of darshan allotted to ordinary devotees
Offline tokens, Rs 300 special entry darshan, and Srivani darshan stand cancelled for the first three days
CM N. Chandrababu Naidu to participate in second Prakaram construction ceremony
- Who
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) trust board, devotees, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Made Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan online only, prioritized common devotees, sparked debate on temple management practices
- When
- Vaikuntha Ekadasi period (December 30, 2025 to January 8, 2026), registrations open from November 27 to December 1, 2025, CM's participation on November 27, 2025
- Where
- Sri Venkateswara temple, Tirumala, Amaravati
- Why
- To manage crowd pressure, give priority to common devotees, and participate in temple's development; concerns raised about secular logic in temple management
TTD Board's Decision
VHP's Concerns
Online Token System
TTD Board's Decision
Will help manage crowd and give priority to common devotees
VHP's Concerns
May exclude some elderly or tech-unsavvy devotees, undermines traditional spirit of pilgrimage
Restriction of Offline Tokens
TTD Board's Decision
Will reduce chaos and ensure fairness
VHP's Concerns
May disappoint those who prefer offline tokens, risks alienating the faithful
Role of Jeeyars and Chief Priests
TTD Board's Decision
Not explicitly mentioned in the TTD's decision
VHP's Concerns
Sidelining religious authorities dilutes the sanctity of temple governance
- Festival Duration
- December 30, 2025 to January 8, 2026
- Online Registration Dates
- November 27 to December 1, 2025
- Total Vaikuntha Darshan Tokens
- 8 lakh
- Darshan Hours for Ordinary Devotees
- 164 hours
- CM's Event
- Foundation laying ceremony for second Prakaram on November 27, 2025
Sources
TTD Reserves First Three Days Of Vaikunta Dwara Darshan For Online Token-holders
TTD Prioritises Common Devotees for Vaikuntha Ekadashi Darshan
TTD scraps offline tokens for Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan
TTD scraps offline token system for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan
TTD pushes for full probe after mysterious death
TTD scraps offline token system for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan
Over 6 lakh devotees likely to visit Durga temple
