Overview
- TTD allotted only 1.76 lakh Vaikunta Dwara Darshan slots for December 30 to January 1 despite 24.05 lakh e‑dip registrations.
- Offline Srivani tickets are suspended from December 27 to 29 at Tirumala counters and Renigunta Airport to regulate inflow.
- Tirumala continues to see heavy rush, with Sarva darshan waiting times near 24 hours for those without tokens and accommodation pressure reported.
- Sabarimala concluded Mandala rituals with the Thanka Anki and Mandala Pooja and will reopen at 5 p.m. on December 30 for Makaravilakku under caps of 70,000 virtual and 5,000 spot bookings.
- The Travancore Devaswom Board reported over 30 lakh Mandala pilgrims and about Rs 332.77 crore in revenue, while Telangana temples also logged elevated footfall and advanced preparations for upcoming events.