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.
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.
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
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.