Vaikunta Dwara Darshan in Tirumala From December 30 to January 8: Complete Guidelines, Token Rules & Booking Process.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced detailed arrangements for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshan scheduled from December 30, 2024, to January 8, 2025. Every year, lakhs of devotees visit Tirumala during this sacred period, especially on Vaikunta Ekadasi, Vaikunta Dwadasi and New Year’s Day.

This year, TTD has given top priority to common devotees, ensuring smooth darshan, transparent token allocation, and crowd-friendly queue systems. Below is the complete English guide covering token system, electronic dip registration, darshan rules, VIP restrictions, local quota, donor quota, and more.

• Vaikunta Darshan Dates: December 30 to January 8

• First 3 Days: Darshan tokens through electronic dip only

• Last 7 Days: Direct Sarva Darshan through Vaikuntam Queue Complex-2

• SED ₹300 and Srivani Darshan: Cancelled on Dec 30, 31 & Jan 1

• Special Darshans (infant, senior citizens, disabled, NRI): Cancelled for all 10 days

• Sarva Darshan Tokens in Tirupati: Stopped for all 10 days

• VIP Break Darshan: Only for protocol VIPs visiting personally

• Local Quota: 5,000 tokens/day on Jan 6–8

• Donor Quota: Enabled online with specific limits

• Electronic Dip Registration: Nov 27 to Dec 1 through TTD website, app & AP Govt WhatsApp bot

• Complete Guide to Vaikunta Darshan Arrangements 2024–25

  1. First Three Days: Entry Only Through Electronic Dip

  For December 30, December 31 and January 1, all Vaikunta Dwara Darshan will be given only through electronic dip allocation.

  This system ensures:

  • Fair distribution

  • Equal chance for all families

  • Crowd-free entry planning

  Each applicant can register under the 1+3 method, meaning four members from a family can enter together.

  

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  2. Electronic Dip Registration Window

  Devotees can register for the electronic dip between:

  • November 27 (10:00 AM) to

  • December 1 (5:00 PM)

  Where to Register?

  • TTD official website: https://ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in

  • TTD mobile app (Android / iOS)

  • AP Government WhatsApp Bot

  Dip results will be announced on December 2 at 2 PM.

• How to Register Through WhatsApp Bot (Easy Guide)

  1. Save AP Government Services number: 95523 00009

  2. Send “Govinda” or “Hi”

  3. Select language:

     • EN for English

     • TE for Telugu

  4. Open TTD Temple Services

  5. Select Vaikunta Dwara Darshan (Dip)

  6. Choose preferred language

  7. Enter:

     • Full name

     • Aadhaar number

     • Age

     • Gender

     • Mobile number

     • Address & PIN code

  8. Select required days:

     • Dec 30

     • Dec 31

     • Jan 1

     • Or all three

  9. Submit the details

  10. You will receive an Acknowledgment Message with Reference Number

  Note:

  • Aadhaar number & mobile number can be used only once.

  • Details cannot be edited later except Aadhaar number & PIN code.

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  4. SED (₹300) & Srivani Darshan Cancelled For First 3 Days

  On Dec 30, Dec 31, and Jan 1, the following are not allowed:

  • ₹300 SED Special Entry Darshan

  • Srivani Darshan

  • All special darshans

  • Any offline Srivani tickets at Tirupati airport or Tirumala counters

  This ensures full priority to Vaikunta Dwara devotees.

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  5. No Sarva Darshan Tokens in Tirupati for 10 Days

  Between December 30 and January 8, TTD will stop issuing Sarva Darshan tokens in Tirupati.
  All devotees should proceed directly to Tirumala for darshan arrangements.

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  6. Last Seven Days: Direct Sarva Darshan Through Vaikuntam Queue Complex-2

  From January 2 to January 8, devotees can avail Sarva Darshan without any token.

  • Entry will be through Vaikuntam Queue Complex-2

  • No online/offline SD tokens will be issued

  • Devotees can directly join the queue and have darshan

  This system helps handle huge pilgrim inflow smoothly.

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  7. SED ₹300 & Srivani Darshan Available Again from Jan 2 to 8

  For these seven days, TTD will release:

  • 1,000 Srivani tickets/day

  • 15,000 SED ₹300 tickets/day

  Release Date

  • Srivani Darshan Tickets: December 5 at 10 AM

  • ₹300 SED Tickets: December 5 at 3 PM

  All tickets will be issued online only.

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  8. All Special Darshans Cancelled for 10 Days

  From Dec 30 to Jan 8, the following darshans are cancelled:

  • Infant (Under 1 year) darshan

  • Senior citizens darshan

  • Divyang/disabled darshan

  • NRI darshan

  • Defense quota

  • All recommendation-based darshans

  TTD made this decision due to extremely high pilgrim turnout.

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  9. Local Quota Darshan for 3 Days

  On January 6, 7 and 8, special local quota darshan will be provided.

  • Total 5,000 tokens/day

    • Tirupati, Chandragiri, Renigunta: 4,500 tokens

    • Tirumala residents: 500 tokens

  Tokens available online on December 10.
  A person can book under 1+3 option.

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  10. VIP Darshan Only for Protocol VIPs

  During Vaikunta Dwara Darshan days, VIP Break Darshan will be provided only to protocol VIPs who come personally.

  • No recommendation letters will be accepted

  • All Arjitha Sevas remain cancelled

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  11. Donor Darshan Booking Facility

  TTD has made arrangements for donors as follows:

  Donors Contributing ₹1 Crore or Above

  • 125 persons/day allowed darshan

  • Valid from Dec 30 to Jan 8

  Donations from ₹1 Lakh to ₹99 Lakhs

  • Dec 30 & 31 → 1,000 devotees/day

  • Jan 1 to 8 → 2,000 devotees/day

  Online booking for donor quota starts on December 5 at 10 AM.