SSD system to reduce waiting hours of pilgrims

Speaking to the media, Raju said, TTD had introduced time slot system initially for Rs 300 (special entry darshan tickets four years ago). On July 17 last, we introduced similar system for Divya Darshan pilgrims which also yielded fruitful results.

On the same lines, we have introduced slot wise darshan system even in Sarva Darshan, he added .

“Now the pilgrims, instead of waiting for long hours in serpentine queue lines and compartments, can visit other holy places in and around Tirupati, Tirumala and can have darshan of Lord Venkateswara in the specified time slot on the token,’’ the JEO said.

With this system, we have not reduced darshan hours but only minimised the woes of pilgrims waiting for nearly 20-24 hours in queue lines and compartments. The devotees can procure these free darshan tokens at Tirupati, Tirumala and also on footpath routes.

To get this token, each member of the family should bring their Aadhaar card. If they do not possess Aadhaar card, they can get the darshan token of their choice slot with Voter ID card,” he noted.