Travel Advisory: Due to Covid-19, Senior Citizens above 60 years of age are not allowed to visit the temple.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has facilitated special darshan for senior citizens in Venkateswara Temple Tirumala. Our guide explains the age limit, ticket booking procedure, the entry point for darshan, time taken, who can accompany senior citizens and restrictions.
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Senior Citizen Darshan at Tirumala – Overview
| Age Limit | 65 years and above |
| ID Proof | Required |
| Darshan Timings | 10 am and 3 pm |
| Entry Point | Supatham |
| Ticket Cost | Free |
| Booking Timings | 7 am to 3 pm |
| Tickets Quota | 10 am slot – 700 tickets. 3 pm slot – 700 tickets. |
| Time Taken | 40 minutes-1 hour depending on the crowd |
| Ticket Counter | Vaikuntha Queue Complex, VQC-2 (Opposite S.V. Museum) |
| Accompany | One person along with Senior Citizen. Children under 12 years. |
| Restrictions | Only once in 90 days. |
Who can have darshan under senior citizens category in Tirumala?
- For the Senior Citizen category, the age should be 65 or above for both men and women.
- Senior citizens can avail of this benefit by showing proof of their age. Photo ID proof is mandatory to get this benefit.
- The wife will be allowed with their husband if he is a senior citizen.
- Children under 12 years will also be allowed with their grandparents who is a senior citizen.
- If the senior citizen does not have anyone to accompany them, the TTD administration will provide a seva candidate who can help them with Lord Venkateswara darshan.
- The pilgrim who availed Darshan under this special category cannot avail Darshan for the next 90 days.
- The special tickets have a quota of 700 tickets each for morning and evening. Only 700 Devotees in the morning and 700 devotees in the evening will be allowed for the special darshan.
| Days | Darshan Timings | No. of Tickets | Slot |
| Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday | 10 AM | 700 | 1st |
| Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday | 3 PM | 700 | 2nd |
| Wednesday & Friday | 3 PM | 1000 | 1st |
What are the timings of darshan for senior citizens in Tirumala?
- Senior Citizens are allowed darshan daily in 2 time-slots. The first darshan schedule starts at 10 AM and the second schedule starts at 3 PM.
- However, on Wednesdays & Fridays, darshan will be allowed only in the afternoon i.e 3 PM slot.
Where can we get tickets for senior citizens darshan?
- The tickets are available at “Senior citizen / Specially-abled Ticket Counter” near Vaikuntha Queue Complex, VQC-2 (opposite to S.V. Museum), Tirumala.
- Ticket issuing starts from 7 AM daily and counter closes by 3 PM.
- There is a limit of 700 tickets for each slot. The tickets are issued on a first come first serve basis.
- The cost of the ticket is free. Senior citizens (65 or above) can have darshan at Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple free of cost. Senior citizens are also provided a laddu ticket (2 laddus per person) free of cost.
- There is no need for senior citizens to wait in the queue. The person accompanying the senior citizen can stand in the queue on their behalf. The senior citizen can sit near the counter.
- Once their turn comes, the senior citizen along with the person who is waiting in the queue must go to the counter and get tickets.
What is the entry point for senior citizens darshan?
- Senior Citizens should enter for darshan from Supatham entrance. Supatham is just 50 meters away from the Vaikuntham Queue Complex entrance.
- The senior citizens along with the persons accompanying them will then be taken on a special bus to the main temple entrance.
- The general darshan queue will be stopped for a while and the senior citizens are allowed to have darshan.
- Darshan will take around 1-2 hours depending on the crowd.
If you have any questions about senior citizens darshan, please leave a comment below and we will answer it within an hour.
Birla Gulabchand says
I am a male senior citizen of 74 years.I (single) want to have Balaji darshan during the period from December 15 to 31,2020 under senior citizen quota. Can I be allowed.
Nandini says
Is there darshan for Senior citizens in December 2020
M S KRISHNASWAMY says
SIR
I AM SR CITIZEN- 66 YEARS & MY WIFE- 60 YEARS & WE HAVE TWO GRAND DAUGHTERS AGE 4 YEARS & 2 YEARS
CAN WE HAVE DARSHAN.
PLEASE REPLY
Pradeep says
Hi
Senior Citizens Darshan
My father is 69 and mother is 64, I am 42, we all three can go in senior citizens queue? If not what’s the options
Drvthirunavukkaras says
I am 69yrs old senior citizen.can l be eligible for senior citizen darshan
Drvthirunavukkaras says
Sit,I am senior citizen aged 69 yrs .can I have darshan next week
K. Aruna Devi says
Whether sr. c itizen special darshanam of Lord Venkateswara available now
Ambika Subramanian says
Due to the Corona virus situation,I would like to know if darshan for senior citizens is allowed
K Ramesh chander says
As on today can a senior citizen can have darshan I have to come from Hyd , Pl let me know.
Srinivasan says
Hi I want Know whether wheel chair can be provided for Blind Physical Handicap Aged 82 along with Escort.
we are Planning to come on Coming Thursday or Friday this week..
Kindly help me on this to plan us to come along with safety of my Sr. citizen..
Regards
Srinivasan
Asahok kumar Gupta says
IA senior citizen without wife can come with a lady helper.
K. S. Ponnappa says
Hari Om. Sir, is there Darshan facilities as on date. I am 72. If allowed for Darshana can I bring my son who is 32 now. Kindly inform. Hari Om. Shubham.
Suneel says
Senior citizen dharshanam vundha?
Harihara Nellore says
Are senior citizens above 65 years permitted to darshan now or from which date they are permitted. How to fulfil tonsure to Lord Balaji.
Jyoti Shenai says
If we take slot for 3 pm Darshan should we take token in the morning .
Sasidhar Darla says
thats correct
THOLKAPPIAN K says
will it be possible to get sr citizen dharshan on 01/06/2020 ?
Kausalya says
Thursday darshan available or not
Sasidhar Darla says
available
Vinod says
whether senior citizen around 70 years can accompany anyone with her to take care
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes
Umamaheshwaran says
Sir,
My grandmother is aged 85 and my age is 30 and we are planning to visit Tirupati on tomorrow. we are both having aadhar card . We have to know where we can stay nearby S.V museum since we reach in midnight on wednesday . Kindly let us provide the place to stay very close to SV museum we can easily acces in early morning
S.V.Rao says
Myself is 70 years old my husband 82, can v take my daughter, (50years) & grand daughter (16) with us for moral support
Sasidhar Darla says
yes
Amit Agrawal says
Hi,
My mom is about 77 years old. Me and my wife are 33-34 years.our baby is 2 years old. If we want to avail this facility, will we all be allowed to go for Darshana with my mom or just one either me or my wife. Problem is we also have a child , the child needs here mom.. Can someone please share your thoughts.
Thanks
Sasidhar Darla says
You go for darshan with your mom. Send your wife and baby in infant darshan queue.
Abhijit Tiwari says
Wchic I’d is required , pan card is ok
Sasidhar Darla says
yes
sujith says
Om Namo Venkatesha,
is there devastanam accommodation available near tirupathi railway station , I meant down the hill of tirumala
Sasidhar Darla says
yes
V.Sekaran says
If I come for Senior Citizen dharsan in the morning, is there any chance for me to return back due to non availability of entry due to over crowd on that particular day? Do such thing happen? Do I have to face such risk? Please clarify.
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes such things can happen
KRISHNAKUMAR.C says
Fantastic information given. Thanks for the video guidance.
T K VENKATESH says
i am 68 years old and my wife is 63years. is she allowed with me for darshan.under senior citizen scheme of lord balaji.
kindly clarify as i can start only after clarification.
Sasidhar Darla says
yes she is allowed with you
nagabhushan says
can we book senior citizen 10am for 13 march 2020 from bangalore centre for two persons.also free accommodation for 13 march night stay.
R usha says
Is this darshan available in all days?
T.S KANNAN says
Has the senior citizen should be at the counter much before ticket issuing time to avoid crowd ?
Will everyone who is at the counter by 7 am be issued ticket?
Ashok says
My both parents are going for Darshan as Senior Citizens. To take the advance slip before 2 hrs of 10 AM should both my parents have to come to VQC counter for senior citizen ship darshan ticket or anyone is enough for collecting the two tickets ????
Please clarify
Sasidhar Darla says
Both persons are required.
vangal says
Sir, My age is 73 and my wife age 68. We would like to have DHARSHAN on 5ht morning. Since only 700+700 tickets are issued
is it enough if I come to the counter by about 6.30 am.(as the counter opens at 7am).
Sasidhar Darla says
That should be fine
S. Padmanabhan says
You are issuing the entry tickets for both the slots in the morning itself. Those who got the tickets for 3.00 pm slot have to Wait at Thirumala for no. of hours from 9.00 am onwards. My suggestion is why don’t you consider to consider to issue the ticket for second slot from 1.00 pm onwards This system was followed earlier. Thank you You may please consider this issue
Sasidhar Darla says
Thanks for your feedback. It will be taken into consideration.
Sashibhushan says
Sir I along with family members arrived om 30th morning i.e.12.00 hrs. But my mother in law is sr.citizeen and sick,how can I got ticket and my return journey on 31st
Kokilavani says
Is there is senior citizen dharsan daily at tirumala
Akshaya Kumar Mishra says
Sir/Madam ,
I am 74 years old and my wife 70 years old.We plan to visit Rameswaram and on return to Bhubaneswar ( our native place) would like to have a Darshan of Lord TTD .Since we will be reaching Madras Egmore by train in the morning and immediately starting for TTD ,and no time to stand in the queue for 10 AM Darshan starting , is it possible to book e ticket or advance senior citizen ticket to straight proceed near the designated place to proceed for Lord’s darshan? Kindly confirm and guide us.
Waiting for your guidance please and with thanks.
Sasidhar Darla says
There is no advance booking available
P S MURALIDHARAN Pundi says
timings of issue of tickets for wednesday and fridays for senior citizen
Sasidhar Darla says
7 am
Rajeshwari v says
Hi,
My parents are coming to Tirumala from Bangalore- on Thursday April 16, 2020. Probably they will reach Tirumala by 12:00 PM.
By any chance are they still able to get the senior citizen tickets considering Thursday being working day for 3 PM Entry, 2nd slot entry.
Rajeshwari V
Sasidhar Darla says
Depends on the crowd that day. But definitely worth going there and trying.
K.V.Apparao says
Whether wheel chair arrangement is provided to senior citizens who can not walk for long distance
P. Chellappa says
I am 65 years old senior citizen. But my wife is 55 years old.
Please clarify, whether my wife can also accompany me in the Senior Citzen category
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes she can
Lavanya says
Handicapped darshan available in all days ha pls reply
G padmavathi says
Hello sir my father age 72 yrs. He has knee problem. Is wheel chair facility there who even can’t walk pls reply me
Sasidhar Darla says
Wheel chair is not allowed inside the temple
S.Saroja says
Are tour operators permitted to buy darshan tickets for senior citizen and one companion, namely wife in 18 days advance or is it required to get darshan ticket by standing in the queue physically with Adhaar
Sasidhar Darla says
no advance reservation possible
Govinda says
Is there entry for 62 year’s of age
Sasidhar Darla says
Only 65 and above
Siddharth says
Can grandson aged 22 accompany senior citizens at tirupala for darshan
Sasidhar Darla says
yes
Saroja.K says
I am 72 undergone knee surgery 4to5 yes back and 2nd surgery for left leg is due .I need somebody to walk with me to support .can my daughter aged 45yrs old accompany me for Balaji darshan
Sasidhar Darla says
yes
GNANA CHANDRA says
yes, but you need to produce the medical records for having darshan..
Vidyashanksr.s says
Pls let me know what time we have to be there for 3pm slot.we both are senior citizens. We are visiting on 27thmarch2020.
Y Aparna says
The month of march senoir stizens which day darshan timings plase tellme
Dr Pruthvish Sreesampada says
Dear sir,
Myself (65 years) and my wife will reach Tirupati at 2 pm on Saturday : 15 February 2020. Can we have darshan under Senior Citizen category on Saturday 15 February ?
Pl advise .
Ramnath Nagnath says
I am 67 years old senior citizen and my wife 63 years old. My grandson is born on 2 ND Dec 2007. Can I take him and my wife in senior citizen darshan
KESAVULU says
sir inform how many senior citizens allowed on 18th Tuesday and 25th Tuesday February 2020
Anuradha says
Can senior walk to the temple from alipiri ?
How can I get rooms for my stay in tripathi.Is there a quota for senior citizens
Thank you.
Anuradha.
mahesh says
my mother was 63 years old ,whether she is eligible for senior citizens darshan?
Sasidhar Darla says
Only 65 and above
Bhaskara Rao says
This is regard to my brother in law.He is above 65 years of age and his wife is 57 years old.Can she accompany him for
Darshan under this category?
Sasidhar Darla says
yes
Haragopal says
On Friday 14-02-2020at what time I have to attend opp: Museum. Please reply.
Sasidhar Darla says
7 am
Savjibhai says
Can senior citizen get ticket for next days?
Sasidhar Darla says
no. it is issued only for that day.
S .Rajagopalan says
February 2020 For sr.citizen extra persons allowed in two days . Kindly inform the two dates.
Pradip Saha says
How to reach Vaikuntam Queue complex from the bus stand where bus drops us from railway station.
Shanmugarajan says
As per recent rules how many freeladdus issued for senior citizen and accompanying person darsan on 14 th 3.pm slot
Sasidhar Darla says
2 free laddus
BalaramiReddy says
On 5-2 -20 Wednesday by what time I must reach Senior citizen counter to get the tickets for 3 pm darsam
Sasidhar Darla says
tokens start at 7am
Shanti lal Maheshwari says
for accomodation reservation….what to do….it can do on online.by e mail…orany producer.
abhay joshi says
Hi, My name is Abhay Joshi age – 75, and my wife Asha Joshi age 65, would like to take darshan of Tirumala Tirupati, request you to please help.
Anuradha says
Sir i am 49yr shall i go with my father aged 75 years
Sasidhar Darla says
you can certainly do that
sham sunder fadnis says
Is there any fecility to book tickets on line for senior citizens coming from long distances.If not how SC can come so early by 7 am and book ticket.Please guide us in simple way
Sasidhar Darla says
There is no advance booking available unfortunately.
Kamatchipandian says
Is there special dardhan for senior citizens on 14th Feb 2020 (Friday)
Santhosh says
Is there special darshan for senior citizens on 14th Feb 2020 (Friday)
Sasidhar Darla says
yes
Sasidhar Darla says
yes
kapil rohatgi says
from we will get bus for entrance gate of darshan
Sreeramamurthy says
Is senior Citizen darshan facility available on 5th February 2020.
Sasidhar Darla says
yes
Siva says
I am in Chennai. Can I buy sr citizens Darshan ticket online or in TTD Chennai office
Sasidhar Darla says
There is no online facility available. You cant get them at TTD chennai office as well. You must go to Tirumala and stand in queue to get tickets.
Bhaskaran says
Is there special dardhan for senior citizens on ratha panchami 1st Feb 2020
SANTOSH SRIDHAR says
Will tickets for afternoon 3 PM slot be given from 7 AM itself? or can we stand in queue 2 hours before at 1 PM?
Sasidhar Darla says
7 am itself
Nikhil says
Which day there is less rush for senior citizen darshan pass. I plan to take my parents on Monday. Also, Since I will be travelling from Chennai, will I get the free tokens for 3 PM darshan if I reach Tirupati by 12 PM? Please let me know. Thanks
Sasidhar Darla says
We cannot predict the rush. It is usually more on weekends and holidays. You can try for tickets at 12pm but there is no guarantee.
Maganbhai Vaghela says
Very nice arrangements Whether One person is allowed with senior citizen is sure?
Sasidhar Darla says
yes
M jaya says
Ttd
Will they Allow. One person with
Senior citizen
Thanks and regards
M jaya
Sasidhar Darla says
yes
K.murugesan says
Can I get a senior citizen Dharsan ticket on saturdays if I cone to the counter by 7.00am for 10.00am slot?n
Sasidhar Darla says
yes
Nirmala Narayan says
I am 73 years old lady.i want visit ttd on 21.2.2020.i.e. on mahashivaratri day.i have 12 years old grand daughter.along with her can my son also accompany me as attendant.and my daughter.in.law is having 1 and a half year kid.is she permitted to have this facility?
Abhik Mukherjee says
Dear Sir,
Is there any dress code for males as well as females for Balaji darshan.
Sasidhar Darla says
Men should wear dhoti and women should wear saree
Abhik Mukherjee says
Dear Sir,
Is there any transport available at the the car parking area or bus stand for going to VQC-2.
Sasidhar Darla says
public buses are available and even auto rickshaws
VENKATARAMAN says
Dear sir
I am coming by walk through Srivari Mettu. I am 70 years. How can i get senior citizen ticket at 7am becsuse if i start walk at 6am will reach only at 10am
What to do. Plguide
Venkataraman
Sasidhar Darla says
You can still go and stand in the queue at 10am. There might still be some tickets left.
N. Krishnamoorthy says
Who are all considered as escort for senior citizen dharshan
Sasidhar Darla says
You can take one person as an escort. It can be any of your friend/relative/acquaintance.
Nandha Kumar Kannan says
Is there any option for Senior Citizen entry ticket in online and I have son below 12years, I can acompany with him in senior citizen? or otherwise i want to take entry ticket for my son in online
Sasidhar Darla says
You can take your son along with you. There is no advance booking online.
Jaya says
We are planning to visit Tirumala on Wednesday. The time SLOt for senior citizens is 3 o clock it seems What time I have to stand for collecting tokens to take Darshan in the evening
Sasidhar Darla says
7am in the morning
Dr.G.Sasidharan says
normally up to what time the tickets issuing from vaikuntha Que complex is over on wednessday
Sasidhar Darla says
Depends on the crowd. There are issued until available.
Surendra Babu R says
I am a senior citizen. At what time should I stand in Q for Wednesday darsan tickets?
Sasidhar Darla says
7am
Gopinath says
What time tickets will be issued for senior citizen dharshan on WEDNESDAY as there is only one darshan
Ganti bhanumathi says
As I am a widow and 66 plus years , can my son accompany me in the senior citizens line.
Will he be allowed with me yo help me
Ganti bhanumathi says
I am a senior citizen , a lady 66 years completed.
I want to avail the senior citizens facility
I am a widow and my husband us no more
I will be reaching there on Feb 3rd 2020, Monday
Will I be getting ticket only that day or in advance
Please guide, regards
Prabha M says
For afternoon slot at what time should we stand in Q for senior citizen for ticket
Sudhakar Naidu A says
What time senior citizen afternoon ticket issued
suganthi says
We are family of five with two senior citizens of age 91 and 83, hope two persons will be allowed to accompany them, can one more person come along because she will be left alone.
Sasidhar Darla says
You can take one additional person each. So two people is fine.
SHESHASAYEE SRIRAMGAM VENKATESAN says
HOW TO BOOK TICKET ON LINE FOR SENIOR CITIZEN
Sasidhar Darla says
There is no online booking
T.V.Raman Rao says
My date of birth is 6/2/55. I will visit on March 1st wk. Am I eligible for availing senior citizen quota with my spouse accompany.
Also can I book online for darshan for above dates on my laptop,n accomodation? Please reply.
G. Lakshminarayanan says
Sir can I come with one helper to dharsanam I am 67 years old
ANIL DUBEY says
1. I am 70 yr old & my wife is 63 year old. Will my wife will also be treated as senior citizen for the sake of darshan?
2.Does a senior citizen require to book online special entry ticket costing Rs.300.00 or not ?
3.If we books online special entfy ticket will we get priority in darshan in alloted slot?
4.Can we have special darshan ticket booked in advance, on online booking platform for senior citizen quota for any day in 3pm slot?
A s murty says
Is there senior citizens darasan on07_01_2020,Tuesday because it is vikunta dwadasi
J Savithri says
Want to know whether one person can accompany senior citizen for dharshan
Arun B says
Iam senior citizen planning to visit with my wife on Jan 6th or 7th 2020.on account of Vaikunta ekadashi is there any changes in timings of darshan OR will senior citizen darshan will be cancelled?Let me know please.
U R K Murty says
on FRIDAY by which time the ticket issue counter starts for senior citizens? Is it starts 2 hours before
ie, 1 oclock or by 7 am?
DODDAMANI M.D says
whether one erson can avail senier sitzen tickrts by roducing name list with adhar card
Sarma says
We came to know that senior citizen darshan is not allowed/cancelled on Tuesdays. Please confirm the senior citizen darshan availability on Tuesdays.
Kedarnath Sharma says
I am senior citizen aged 68 and entending to darshan LordVenkateswara this month. Can I get online sr.citizen Dar shan booking?
K Sambasivam says
My father planning to come tomorrow to Tirupati along with his friend. He is 78 years old. Can his friend accompany with him due to his age factor
Is tomorrow senior dharshan available. What time they should report? Reporting place
Mariyappa says
I am senior citizen 70years, and visited temple on senior citizen quote during march, can i visit on 19th December?
My wife who have visited on general dharshan about 30 days back, can she accompany me, in my senior citizen dharshan this month, please confirm, is there any link between her recent dharshan visit to accompany my visit
Request you to suggest me, so that i can decide
Thanks
Mariyappa
Surendra Singh says
Is there any entry at supatham for defence personnel.
Bhopal Singh says
My father in law age 67 years & mother in law age 65 years. Can me & my wife acompany both of them in senior citizen Quat.
Vijay says
Can senior citizen darshan tickets be booked in advance 9nline
Sasidhar Darla says
no
Ajit says
How early should one go to the counter to get senior citizen darshan token or ticket? Is it ok if I go by 7 am? Or should I go by 5am? Which day rush will be less ?
K. Vamanan Namboodiri says
I am a Sr. Citizen from Kerala and Planning to Visit
Tiruathi Temle on 21, 22, 23 Dec. I have read
all the details given by by you.
Now lease clarify :
For Senior Citizen Queue How much early the Queue will Start.
Is there is Rush for getting Senior Citizen Entry Pass, because
700 Passes will be given.
Sasidhar Darla says
The queue will start at 7 am. Rush depends on season.
V Narayanan says
Radhe Krishna!!
A group of 50 to 60 persons coming for chandi haven at Srikalahasthi (senior citizens) desirous to have darshan will have any group advance booking. It is 21/1/2020 Tuesday
Duraipandian says
Sir
I am 71 years old.
Can my daughter accompany me for senior citizen darshan
Sasidhar Darla says
yes
K. S. Ponnappa says
Sir, Normally how many hours it will take for Dhahran of lord if we get in at 3 pm – Sr. citizens
Pratheesh says
Can I go with my Father in Law. He is around 80+ so cannot go in alone. Can I go along with him?
Sasidhar Darla says
yes
PANNEERSELVAM says
Is senior citizens Darshan available on all days or select days? Can senior citizen Darshan Tickets be booked online?
Sasidhar Darla says
you cannot book online
Prakash Mutgi says
My date of birth is 12.06.1954. Can I book online for Seegra Darshan under senior citizens quota
M Yugandhara Rao says
I am now running 65 years(12-7-1955).Am I eligible under senior citizen quota fordarshan.
v ch appala naidu says
Naa vayasu 65+.naa bharyatho naaku acomidation soukaryam unnada?
Kasturi KP says
Can somebody help me and my wife who are senior citizens for darshan on 5 dec19
Siva kumar Ravi says
My date of birth is 04-03-1955
Can I get senior citizen special dharshan
Sasidhar Darla says
You need to be 65 years or above
Raghavendra says
Sir, Can a senior citizen and the accompnying person book darshan ticket online along with senior citizen darshan in different time slot????
Mahalingam. R says
Is booking allowed only on arrival at Tirumala or can be got in advance from any other booking places. It’s on first come first serve basis or all the seniors allowed who stand in the queue.
Sasidhar Darla says
No advance booking is available. Tickets are issued on the same day.
K.R.RAGHUNATHAN says
Sir/Madam,
As a senior citizen, I stand on the “Q” at 7 am for the dharsan at 10 am. After getting the ticket may I be ermitted to go my room and come back for the dharsan at 0930 am.
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes definitely.
B.V.R. Nair says
Sir, I am a patient who underwent Liver transplant,aged 62 years.DOB 28.11.1957. I am planning to come to Tirupathi to have Holy Darsan of Lord along with my wife on 25.11.2019.Kindly inform if I can avail Darshan through Senior citizens queue.If so kindly advise the procedure I have to do.I am arriving from Kerala, reaching Tirupathi Railway station by 12 Noon.Kindly advise
.
Sasidhar Darla says
Senior citizen darshan is only for people above 65 years.
Mohan says
I am a senior citizens and want darshan for me and my wife who is only 62 years old. Can we hire somebody to stand in thé queue for us, and go to thé counter only when thé hired person reaches the counter ?
Also how much Time it takes to get darshan after we get token and reach at 10am.
G DEENA DAYAL says
MY NAME G DEENA DAYAL AGED 67 YEARS. CAN MY SON AGED 32 YEARS CAN ACCOMPANY WITH ME FOR
DARSHAN UNDER SENIOR CITIZEN QUOTA. PLEASE CLARIFY.
DEENADAYAL
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes
Aravind Srikanth says
Can we book a senior citizen entry ticket previously. I am asking so because for all the other members of our family we have booked special entry dharshan ticket through online.
Sasidhar Darla says
You can’t book senior citizen ticket in advance. It is issued on the same day.
SATYANARAYANA MURTY POLEPEDDI says
for wednesdsy and thursday at what time tickets will be issed for senior citizen darsanam
Lakahmi Rao says
We are 2 people accompaning 3 senior citizens of age 68,70 and 79.Do we need to book tickets for darshan or can accompany them?
Sasidhar Darla says
You can accompany them. Your tickets will be issued along with them.
Karthik says
How early should I stand in the queue for senior citizen token if I want to have darshan in the first slot at 10 am
Sasidhar Darla says
Stand at 7am
Mohan says
If I reach thé queue at 7am on a normal working day like Tuesday or Thursday, will I get darshan token for 10am or afternoon 3? Also how much will be thé waiting Time in queue , atleast thé maximum time likely ?
Also, is it ok if we stay in a hotel in city and come here by 7am?
Sanjay Nakade says
I am planning to visit from pune and would need sr citizen darshan. Since there is limited quota for sr citizen can I book special darshan tickets for that day so that if I don’t get sr citizen atleast will have darshan as I will be returning same night.
Sasidhar Darla says
yes you can do that
Mohan Havanur says
My age is 66 years whereas my wife’s age is 57. Is she eligible for accompany me for darshan ? Please clarify.
Sasidhar Darla says
yes she can accompany you
KUMAR M says
I AM 68 , I WISH TO VISIT COMING TUESDAY 12/11/2019 SENIOR CITISEN FACILITY AVAILABLE PRESENTLY PLEASE . NAMO NARAYANA . .
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes it is available
Rajesh V says
I wish to take my mother with dob(07-10-1955) and my daughter below 12 yrs(disablity child) for tirumala swami dharsun on 10 Nov along with my wife 37 yrs old. Could Me and my wife are allowed in the senior citizen queue and avail dharsun.
Sasidhar Darla says
Only 1 person can accompany the senior citizen
venkatraman srinivasan says
Dear sirs,
I had requested earlier whether senior citizen dharshan is available next month i.e December 17th, 18th etc for which i am yet to receive message from you.
Sasidhar Darla says
it is available
Archana says
From which counter sr
citizen will get 300 Rs ticket on 7th Nov kindly suggest in tirumala
srinivasan says
dear sirs,
is senior citizen dharshan available at tirumala during dhanur maasa i.e from december 17 to jan 16?
somebody was telling it is not allowed during festival months.
regards,
v.srinivasan
Sasidhar Darla says
It is available
S V K PARTHA SARATHY says
What are the timings for issue of senior citizens tickets on Wednesdays and Fridays, when the time slot is 3.00 pm
P.Rajarao says
Iam76 years old and my wife is 67 years we are comming from mumbai on 6th Nov to tirumala.On wednusday is there is 10am slot and what time we should come to join Q
If 10 am not there can we get tickets 3pm slot and what time.we must be in Q.
Pl reply.
Lakshmanan says
Hello sir,
My father is 83 yrs old and my mother is 75 yrs. Can I (son) and my wife can accomPany them for senior citizen darshan ?
regards
lakshmanan
Sasidhar Darla says
yes you both can
Raghavendra R M says
Hello Sir
My mother(63) and her sister (66) are planning to visit tirumala in December… Just wanted to enquire if they can make use of senior citizen quota?Just checking if my mother is allowed to accompany her sister in this senior citizen quota?
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes your mom can accompany her sister
Ashok kumar says
Sir.i have done my spine surgery and fixed the implant in my spine.can I avail senior citizens tickets I am 63 completed
Kalyani says
My in-laws are aged 89 and 80. Can me and my husband both accompany them for Senior citizen darshan…
Sasidhar Darla says
yes you both can
Satya Rao says
I am 70 years old. I am visiting tirumala along with my wife . How can i get Accommodation at Tirumala?? I heard about tickets , but can anyone guide me for accommodation.
Sasidhar Darla says
You need to book online in advance. If not, then you need to wait in queue for the next available rooms.
N.Sivaramakrishnan says
Kindly let me know whether there Will be Special Darshan slots for Senior Citizens
on the 21st November 2019; am 75 years old and would like to avail the facility on 21 – 11 – 19
please ?
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes it’s available
Rama Raju P. V says
Sir I reach tirumala 9.00am on Wednesday can I get senior citizens darshan ticket 3.00pm slot available. My baggage keep near any Counter. After getting ticket collect baggage then go to accommodation. Please guide me.
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes you can stand in queue and get the tickets
Indra says
My Grand mother can’t walk much distance, Till ticket counter & from ticket counter to temPle main entrance is there any transPort facility? or will they allow our own transPort?
From temPle main entrance how much time it will take for darshan? wheel chair facility is there?
Sasidhar Darla says
They will provide a cab from ticket counter to main entrance. it will take around 30 mins for darshan. wheel chair is not allowed inside the temple
srikanth says
is there a dress code for senior citizens .
shobanbabu says
I want to have senior citizen token at 15th october2019 am I abule to get dharshan tokens
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes you can. Please go and stand in the queue by 7 am.
Sridhar pattabhiraman says
My relative is a single lady a widow who is aged 62 yrs who wants to have Darshan of Balaji .whether she can get free Darshan under senior citizen scheme. She is going alone.
Sasidhar Darla says
It’s only for people above 65 years.
Sumer Verma says
Can a senior citizens book on line tickets for darshan
Sasidhar Darla says
They can book in general quota but for special darshan for senior citizens, there is no online booking.
cvs kumaran says
My father’s age 81 and my mother’s is 73 can i have dharsan with them?
Sasidhar Darla says
Definitely
Krishna says
If wife age is 65 but husband age is
63 ,so husband will accompany with wife
Sasidhar Darla says
yes you can do that
chandu says
Hello Sir,
My wife cannot walk properly, can i accompany with her in the Physically Disabled Darshan, Thank you.
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes you may
M.M.Thevar says
As per my understanding, your father-in-law whose date of birth is 10-08-1956 is eligible to avail Senior Citizens Darshan facilities at TTD on or after 10-08-2021.
K kumar says
I am a senior citizen 66 years. My wife 61 years. Can we book or get the ticket for senior citizens on line or we have stand in the line
Sasidhar Darla says
You have to stand in line or ask any of your younger relatives to stand on your behalf.
Hema says
My father in law dob is 10-8-1956 is., 65 years running. Can he avail senior citizen dharsan?
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes
Neelima says
We are traveling with our parents. They are going to avail senior citizen Darshan tickets and we will take special Darshan 300/- tickets.
What is the distance between senior citizen gate and special Darshan (300/-) gate ?
If both gates are same, Can we both go together ?
Sasidhar Darla says
Both gates are not the same. They are at least 2 kms apart. It is best to send them separately for senior citizen darshan and ask them to wait at the entrance of the temple after they complete darshan.
venkata gopi krishna says
My grandfather age was 69 .My age was 20.
can i go along with him for darshanam?
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes definitely
Pramod S says
Good morning sir, I am 37 yrs old and last month I had sepsis (septic shock) and I am in oxygen support. Also I have been treating for varicose veins. Can we bring discharge summary and opt for darshan.
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes you can do that
Sunil Triathy says
My mother’s age is 66.Can I( son) age 41with her for darshan.
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes you can accompany her.
V. K. PARVADEESAN says
My age 65(DOB 1-6-1954) MY Wife age 55 Wheather she is alowed with me?
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes she is allowed to accompany you
Lakshmipathi says
Sir,
My father age is 92.is it possible to accompany with him.? Please do reply
Sasidhar Darla says
Definitely. Please send someone to accompany him.
Raj says
My father is a senior citizen and my mother is planning to accompany with my father. Should my mother also be present at the counter when my father is getting token
Sasidhar Darla says
yes
Ch Someswara Rao says
My father and mother are aged 65 years above. shall i go and assist my father and mother as escort
Sasidhar Darla says
yes you may
Akila says
Sir,
My father age is 63.he is a brain clot patient.whether he can get senior citizen darsham ticket
Sasidhar Darla says
I am not sure. It is only for people above 65 years. However, you can check in the Physically Challenged Section. They allow heart patients and people with other serious ailments.
P T Venkateswarulu says
Is it possible to take ticket at 1’o cloak for
3’o cloak slot. I reach Tirumala at 12.30
Sasidhar Darla says
It is possible but all the tickets might be sold out by that time.
chandrashekhar chinchapur says
There is any way to book on line ticket for senior citizens
Sasidhar Darla says
No.
S.Jagadeeshwara Rao says
Is any representative of the senior citizens can obtain ticket for darshan? Is senior citizen compulsorily must be present in the premisis? Pl. guide me
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes it is compulsory.
G s Dixit says
What time tickets are issued to senior citizens on Wednesdays and Fridays. Pl reply for darshan at 3PM
Sasidhar Darla says
Ticket issuing starts at 7 am on all days.
cvaradaraju cvaradaraju says
my mother is 75 years can son accom;any her.
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes
MSR Sarma says
Whether wife is allowed though she is 63 years old accompanying the husband who is 65+years.
Sasidhar Darla says
yes she is allowed
Manish says
My mother is 65year old but she has do not addhar card she has voter ID card can she darshan Balaji as senior citizen
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes. Voter id will work.
Manish says
My mother is 65years old ,but she has do not addhar card. she has voter ID card. Can she darshan Balaji as a senior citizen?
sunil says
Sir is this suatham suadam suadham all three are same or different
2.
Which PAC near infant entry gate
Plz tell what is the name of infant entry gate
3.distance between senior citizen entry and entry with infant
4 what is the name of senior citizen entry gate name
Manish says
my mother is 65 years old she has not addhar card she has voter ID card can she darshan as a senior citizen
yedukondalu says
Sir
My age is 65 years and my wife age is 61 years old.
Shall we bring my son 30 years to assist us for senior citizen darshan on 15.08.2019
Pls advice
Rathna says
Can we avail senior citizen darshan on 13th August 2019
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes
Y.N.JAGADISH says
Since we are reaching on 23rd August Friday at 9.30 am,can we able to get the tickets for Senior citizen darshan for 3 pm slot.
Y. N. JAGADISH says
I want to have senior citizen darshan on Friday 23 August, my train Wii arrive at 7.30, by the time I will reach Tirumala it will be 9am by the time am I able to get darshan tickets .yn
MURALI says
Is there any cancellation on 9th setember 2019 of senior citizen darshan of both slots?
Aarthi Ganesh says
My father Dob is 9 October 1954. Does he come under senior citizen quota..is current booking available in Friday for Sevas and spl entrance. 9th August and 10 august 2019
Sasidhar Darla says
He should have completed 65 years on or before the day of darshan. For booking sevas you should visit ttdsevaonline website. Only advance booking is available.
Bhamidipati srirama Murthy says
Sir please approve self &wife aged 77&67 years on Saturdays at10AM darshan as we both
medical problm.
Sasidhar Darla says
You can certainly avail 10 am darshan on Saturday. Just reach the counter at 7 am and get the tickets.
Mahesh Bhadiyadra says
We senior citizen group of 11 visiting tirupati on 12 or 13 September. We might reach at 1 p.m.. will we get tickets on that day?
Is it necessary to take tickets for senior citizens?
Can we take these tickets online?
Thank you.
Sasidhar Darla says
You might not get tickets at 1 pm. The counter opens at 7 am and there are limited tickets for each slot on that day. So if you are really lucky then you might still get tickets. Yes, it is necessary to take tickets for senior citizens if they want to avail quick darshan. These tickets cannot be booked online.
S Sundararaman says
I am a senior citizen aged 72 years and my wife who is also a senior aged 67 years. can we take our 39 years old son with us for dharsan at Thirumala.
If yes, do we need our son’s physical presence at the counter while taking the token for the dharsan
Sasidhar Darla says
You can take your son along. There is no need for your son to be present at the counter during token.
Sharada Bhaskaran says
I am 67 year old. Can I bring along my daughter who is 40 in the senior citizen queue for safety & security ?
But I am not a dependant person. Pl.reply.
Sasidhar Darla says
Definitely. You can bring one person for your help.
Anand says
Is Adhaar card mandate or even a PAN card would suffice for senior citizens ?
Sasidhar Darla says
Even a PAN card is fine.
Anil Mahajan says
I want to do Darshan on 13th August, 2019 morning, my age is 67 and my wife age is 61. From where we can get the ticket.
Sasidhar Darla says
Tickets are issued at the Vaikuntam Queue Complex just opposite SV Museum for the same day.
KSnarayana says
Is Adahar compulsory for senior citizen above 65 years age Darsan or any I’d proff like PAN card, Votercard, passport valid
Sasidhar Darla says
Any ID proof is enough.
K.Sivaprakadh says
Sir
Iam coming directly to Senior Citizen dharshan complex
Is there any provision to accomadate my luggage in the middle of Senior Citizen que after obtaining my senior citizen token
Sasidhar Darla says
For luggage, you need to keep it at designated locker rooms.
K.Sivaprakadh says
Is there no dharshan at 10 am on Wednesday for senior citizens
Sasidhar Darla says
There is no 10 am darshan on Wednesday’s for senior citizens. You will have to opt for 3 pm darshan of lord balaji.
Dhanasekaran says
Hi my father is a senior citizen and my mother is no more shall i accompany with my father for dharsan
Sasidhar Darla says
Sure. You can accompany your father to Tirumala darshan.
K.Mani says
Whether a Sr.Citizen aged 72 years may bring relative as accompanian
for Dharishan?
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes definitely. You can bring along one companion for Tirumala darshan.
Parthasarathi says
Sir.. iam aged 75 and my wife aged 66 and we are senior citizens. . is my daughter aged 46 can accompany us for our support on senior citizens darshan ?
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes, your daughter can accompany you for darshan.
Shashiksnt Pangarkar says
I am senior citizen alone i.e. single person.What are the accomodation facilities at Tirumala for Dartion.Shashikant Psngarkar.
Sasidhar Darla says
For Tirumala accommodation, it’s better that you book online in advance. The slots open 90 days before. There are no private hotels in Tirumala.
Shashikant Pangarkar says
What are accomodation facilities at Tirumala for senior citizen single persion.
Sasidhar Darla says
There are no special accommodation facilities for senior citizens. You just have to get online accommodation or wait in the queue to find available rooms.
sanjaya says
1)To get senior citizen ticket from counter it is necessary to show ID proof.
2)To get senior cit. ticket ,Will their son get ticket for parents by showing ID proof or to get tickets parents should be on Que.
Sasidhar Darla says
1. Yes, ID proof is a must.
2. Senior citizens can sit at the counter and wait. Their son/daughter can stand in the queue on their behalf. Once their turn comes, the senior citizen along with the person who is waiting in the queue must go to the counter and get tickets.
Sabita Pilli says
Do the senior citizens have to stand in the line for the tickets too? Or can someone else stand for them
Sasidhar Darla says
Senior citizens can sit at the counter and wait. Someone on their behalf can stand in the queue. Once their turn comes, the senior citizen along with the person who is waiting in the queue must go to the counter and get tickets.