TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) in charge of the religious Sri Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, introduced the 300 ₹ Special Entry Darshan (or Seegra Darshan) to give darshan to the devotees more efficiently and faster. The article gives all guides of Special Darshan (300 ) ticket with all its advantages, how it can be booked, and tips on smoothly getting through pilgrimage without hindrances.
The 300 Special Entry Darshan, introduced in 2009, entails decreased waiting time of the devotees interested in a faster darshan to Lord Venkateswara. This ticket can give priority entry to the ASI museum, and usually, darshan takes place within 1-2 hours whilst for free Sarva Darshan it takes much longer. The cost is 300 per person. Every ticket carries one free laddu prasadam and the children aged under 12 years are free of charge on a parental ticket provided they produce age identification.
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Benefits of the ₹300 Special Darshan Ticket
- Faster Darshan: The dedicated queue significantly reduces waiting time, making it ideal for families, elderly devotees, and those with limited time.
- Organized Entry: Devotees are assigned specific time slots, ensuring a structured and hassle-free experience.
- Complimentary Laddu: Each ticket includes one small laddu prasadam, with the option to purchase additional laddus at ₹25 each (up to four per devotee).
- Accessibility: Tickets can be booked online or offline, catering to both advance planners and spontaneous visitors.
- Group Booking: Up to six tickets can be booked per transaction using a single user ID, making it convenient for families or groups.
The Guidelines to booking the ₹300 Special Darshan ticket
- The easiest place to buy Special Darshan ticket ( 300 ticket) is official TTD site or official TTD app in IOS and Android. The tickets go on sale once every month and are usually sold out within three months as people rush in to secure them. As an example, tickets to July 2025 were available since April 24, 2025, 10:00 AM.
- Sign up/Log in: Go to the TTD site or app and log in through your mobile number. The new users are required to sign up with their name, address and valid ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License).
- Special Entry Darshan: In this, you have to go to Special Entry Darshan 300 and book a date and time slot you like on the calendar available. Green signifies availability, yellow stands for quickly filling up quotas, red standing for sold out options and blue standing quotas yet to be released.
- Enter Details: Provide the following details of devotee Name, age and ID proof. Load an image and choose how many tickets to be included (maximum of six tickets with one payment).
- Make payment: Pay 300 per ticket plus 2 percent online charge by using credit/debit card or net banking.
- Why Download Ticket: When your payment is successful you can download the e-ticket by clicking on the tab titled Transaction History or you can get it through email. Save it on the mobile or print out the ticket to enter.
Offline Booking ₹300 Special Darshan
Offline tickets purchased at counters may be obtained at places such as the Srinivasam Complex in Tirupati or other TTD-approved centers (e.g. APOnline/TSOnline in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) by people who cannot book online or those who visit Tirupati spontaneously. The tickets not sold online will be sold on a first come first served basis, mostly on same day darshan, upto three hours before the slot.
Procedures on Offline Booking:
- Go to a TTD counter (i.e. Srinivasam Complex or Renigunta Railway station).
- Provide identification proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, or Passport) and schedule an available slot of the darshan.
- Purchase a ticket that costs 300 rupees in cash or through online transaction.
- Pick the physical ticket (the time slot is given).
Darshan Timings and Reporting Rules ₹300 Special Darshan
- Timings: Special Entry Darshan is to be taken between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm but in case of a festival or canal/bathing festival like Vaikunta Ekadasi or Brahmotsavam, timings may change. The current schedule can be viewed under the TTD site.
- Reporting Point: The devotees have to report to ATC Car Parking Area or Vaikuntam Queue Complex-1 at least 30- 60 minutes prior to the assigned slot.
- ID Verification: One should bring the original ID proof that was used to book the tickets (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License) to be verified at an entrance point. Children below 12 years are supposed to prove their age in order to enter free.
- Dress Code: The use of conventional clothing is necessary. Men are expected to wear a dhoti/pyjama and an upper cloth or a formals shirt whereas women are supposed to wear saree, half-saree or a churidar using a dupatta. Jeans, T-shirts, shorts, and shoes of western styles are not allowed.
- Banned Items: The temple does not allow mobile phones, electronic devices, bags and cameras. Place them in special counters and go inside.
Valuable Helping Tips and Limits ₹300 Special Darshan
Non-Transferable/Non-Refundable The tickets are non-transferable, non-cancellable and non-refundable. They can be used only under the given date and time and concur with the ticket details and the ID details of the devotee.
Limit of booking: Only one user ID can make bookings up to 6 tickets in single transaction and followers are not eligible to Special Darshan again after a period of 90 days.
Daily Quota: The tickets available on a day-per-day basis are about 1,000, and more quotas are provided with TSRTC/APSRTC bus booking using a unified travel marketplace such as AbhiBus.
Same-Day Booking: Same-day booking is also possible with upto three hours of the darshan slot, as per the availability.
Health Protocols: TTD can demand vaccination certificates during the pandemic or negative tests on COVID-19. Visit the official site to know their current requirements.
In combination with the TSRTC/APSRTC Bus Services ₹300 Special Darshan
One can book 300 Special Darshan tickets and bus ticket by TSRTC or APSRTC using the AbhiBus portal at 300 Rupees for their devotees who visit Telangana or Andhra Pradesh. TTD sponsors this service that enables pilgrims to book travel and darshan tickets simultaneously, hence they have a smooth way to the temple. TSRTC on an average runs 30 buses per day, between Hyderabad and Tirupati and roughly 1,000 darshan tickets are allotted whereas APSRTC conducts similar services. Ticket reservation should be made a week before and the passengers are required to show identity documents when making their reservations.