Here is a good news for the devotees of Lord Balaji of Tirumala. The TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) has informed that the pilgrims can now book special entry darshanam tickets through AP online services also along with TTD official website. Following are more details of this announcement by TTD.
Rs.300 Darshan tickets at AP Online Centers (TTD Special Darshan News):
There are 2500 AP Online centers in Andhra Pradesh. Lord Venkateswara devotees can book darshan tickets through any of these centers. This is useful service for the pilgrims who are not acquainted with internet booking.
For AP pilgrims only:
The service is presently available for pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh only as these AP Online centers are located in AP. Pilgrims who wish to book special darshan tickets can visit these centers with any ID proof.
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The valid photo ID proofs to book special entry darshan tickets are PAN Card / Aadhaar Card / Voter Id Card / Passport etc. All thye pilgrims need any of these proofs. Pilgrims also have to keep in mind that the special entry darshan tickets will be available till the stock on specific date and time slot.
2 extra laddus – TTD Special Darshan News:
Pilgrims who booked special entry darshan tickets of Rs.300 will get 2 extra laddus along with 2 free laddus given free of cost. It is also mentioned that the special entry darshan tickets can be booked 120 days in advance.
Instructions to Pilgrims:
Pilgrims have to provide valid Id-Proof, details of all pilgrims and mobile number of the primary pilgrim while booking ticket at AP online centers. Pilgrims should carry a printed copy of the ticket and original Id proof of all pilgrims while going for Darshan through special entry.