Overview
- Official TTD data show 67,053, 70,256 and 65,225 darshans on December 30, 31 and January 1, far below typical handling capacity for the period.
- Footfall rose to 83,032 on January 2 after offline ticketing was allowed at the temple complex, underscoring the impact of the initial online-only approach.
- This year’s randomized e-dip allotted slots to applicants across India and abroad, drawing criticism for excluding traditional groups and altering the visitor mix.
- APSBB chair N. Vijay Kumar and former TTD chairman Bhumana Karunakar Reddy blamed management decisions for the low turnout, alleging reduced capacity targets and a climate of fear.
- TTD-run temples nationwide reported sharp Vaikunta Ekadasi increases, while Tirumala’s rise remained limited under online allocation on the most sought-after day.