Tirupati to Permit Entry to Vaikuntha Dwaar Darshanam Exclusively for Online Ticket Holders from December 30 to January 1.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced that only devotees possessing valid online tickets issued through the Electronic DIP will be permitted entry into the Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam on December 30 and 31, 2025, and January 1, 2026.

According to a statement from TTD, devotees lacking online tickets will not be granted darshan on these specific days.

The special darshan will take place from December 30, 2025, to January 8, 2026, with heightened access restrictions during the first three days due to anticipated large crowds.
Online ticket and token regulations for darshan entry

TTD has specified that devotees receiving e-DIP tokens must arrive only on the designated date and time specified in their allotment. Entry will be strictly controlled at the Tirumala darshan points, and requests for slot modifications or walk-in entries on restricted days will not be accepted.

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Devotees without online tokens are encouraged to plan their visit between January 2 and January 8, when Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan will be accessible through the Sarva Darshan queue, depending on crowd conditions.

TTD mentioned that crowd updates will be provided regularly through the Public Relations Department, SVBC, and official social media platforms.

SSD tokens suspended

The issuance of SSD tokens at the Bhudevi Complex in Tirupati will be suspended from December 28 to January 7, due to the increased number of pilgrims expected during the darshan period. TTD has requested devotees to be aware of this change and cooperate with the arrangement made.

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Preparations at Tirumala

TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary stated that the temple administration has implemented extensive logistical and security measures to handle the anticipated rush during the darshan period.

These measures include queue management, entry separation, security deployment, and crowd monitoring within the temple premises and surrounding areas.

What devotees should keep in mind

Entry from December 30 to January 1 requires valid e-DIP tokens.

No SSD tokens will be issued from December 28 to January 7.

Sarva Darshan access will resume from January 2 onwards.

Entry will be allowed strictly according to the allotted time slots.

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TTD has urged pilgrims to adhere to the established schedule and avoid unplanned trips to Tirumala during busy days, in order to minimize congestion and ensure organized darshan for all devotees.