Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan Sees Record Footfall
The Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan in Tirumala, which happened from December 30 to January 8, had a lot of people visiting.
More than 7.83 lakh devotees came, which is a new record.
The organizers made sure everything was smooth by using technology to manage the crowds and providing lots of food and other services.
People were happy with the arrangements, and the event made a lot of money.
The organizers thanked everyone who helped make the event successful.
Over 7.83 lakh devotees participated in the Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan, setting a new record.
AI-assisted real-time crowd monitoring helped speed up darshan and improve crowd control.
The event generated Rs 41.14 crore in hundi income and sold 44 lakh Srivari laddus.
33 lakh free meals were served under the Annadanam programme, a significant increase from previous years.
Security arrangements included 2,400 police personnel and 1,150 vigilance staff to ensure smooth operations.
- Who
- TTD chairman B R Naidu, TTD executive officer Anil Kumar Singhal, additional EO Ch Venkaiah Chowdary, and other officials
- What
- Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan event in Tirumala
- When
- December 30 to January 8
- Where
- Tirumala
- Why
- To facilitate darshan for devotees during the Vaikuntha Dwara period
- Event Duration
- December 30 to January 8
- Total Devotees
- 7.83 lakh
- Peak Day
- January 3 with 89,000 devotees
- Hundi Income
- Rs 41.14 crore
- Srivari Laddus Sold
- 44 lakh
- Annadanam Meals Served
- 33 lakh
- Security Personnel
- 2,400 police and 1,150 vigilance staff
- Srivari Sevaks Involved
- 4,000