₹300 Special Entry
A timed ticket booked on the TTD portal. Whole families can book together, but the queue involves more standing and walking.
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Darshan with care
Senior Citizen & Differently Abled Darshan at Tirumala
TTD keeps a separate darshan for devotees aged 65 and above, differently abled devotees, and people recovering from certain major treatments. It is booked online in advance and has its own afternoon queue line.
TTD sources checked 29 October 2026 · Independent visitor guide
The answer at a glance
- Who: senior citizens who have completed 65 years, differently abled devotees, and the medical cases TTD lists below.
- How to book: only online, on the official TTD portal , under "Differently Abled / Sr. Citizen / Medical Cases". TTD releases the quota about three months ahead.
- When and where: TTD says this group is admitted at 3 PM through the Senior Citizen/PHC line beside the Tirumala Nambi Temple.
- Who can come along: TTD allows only the spouse.
- Cost: TTD describes these as free darshan tokens, and each person receives one ₹50 laddu free.
- Not available: during Brahmotsavams, Vaikunta Dwara Darshan days and other peak festivals, when TTD suspends special darshan categories.
Who qualifies, and which documents to carry
TTD's special darshan page lists three categories. Carry the original document for the category you booked; the name and details should match your booking.
| Category | Who qualifies | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Senior citizens | Must have completed 65 years of age | Aadhaar |
| Differently abled | Persons with a disability (no age limit is listed) | Differently abled certificate issued by the State or Central Government |
| Medical cases | Kidney transplant, open heart surgery, dialysis, liver transplant, brain surgery, cancer, or spine surgery (unable to walk) | Valid medical certificate from the treating surgeon or specialist |
"Completed 65 years" means you must already be 65 on the darshan date. TTD's page does not list other conditions; if your situation is not listed, ask TTD on 155257 before booking.
How to book senior citizen darshan online
1. Find the release date for your month
TTD publishes a schedule each month for darshan, seva and room quotas about three months ahead. For example, its 17 October 2026 notice released the January 2027 quota for senior citizens, differently abled and chronically ill devotees at 3 PM on 23 October 2026. The release day has usually been around the 23rd, but use the dated notice for your month rather than assuming.
2. Be ready when the quota opens
Sign in to the TTD portal a few minutes before release and choose the "Differently Abled / Sr. Citizen / Medical Cases" option. TTD's page lists a quota of 1,000 per day, and slots are often taken quickly.
3. Enter details exactly as on the document
Use the name and number from the Aadhaar, disability certificate or medical certificate you will carry. Add your spouse only if they are travelling with you.
4. Save the ticket and recheck before travel
Download or print the confirmation and keep it with the original documents. Check TTD News close to your date for any suspension.
TTD warns against fake websites and middlemen . It does not sell this darshan through agents, and anyone asking for money for it can be reported on the toll-free number 155257.
Senior citizen darshan timings and reporting point
In its 5 October 2025 notice , TTD said senior citizens and differently abled devotees are allowed for darshan at 3 PM every day through the Senior Citizen/PHC line next to the Tirumala Nambi Temple. TTD's own special darshan page lists the timing as Monday to Saturday, 3:00 PM. Because the two differ, follow the date, time and entry point printed on your ticket.
Older notices mention a 10 AM slot. TTD has since moved this darshan to the afternoon, so do not rely on older guides or videos for the timing.
Can family members come along?
For all three categories, TTD's page says "Only Spouse is allowed." Sons, daughters, grandchildren or helpers cannot enter through this line as escorts, even if the devotee needs help walking.
If the family is travelling together, book the others through another category, such as ₹300 Special Entry Darshan, and agree a meeting point after darshan. Allow extra time, since the two queues may finish at different times.
When senior citizen darshan is suspended
TTD regularly cancels special darshan categories, including senior citizens and differently abled devotees, on its busiest days. Recent examples:
- Annual Brahmotsavam, 15–23 September 2026 (TTD, 4 August 2026 ).
- Rathasapthami, January 2026 (TTD, 22 January 2026 ).
- Vaikunta Dwara Darshan, 30 December 2025 to 8 January 2026 (TTD, 25 November 2025 ).
Expect the same around Vaikunta Ekadasi each year, and check TTD's notice for that season before booking travel. The festival calendar lists confirmed dates.
On the day
Go up by road
Travel to Tirumala by bus, taxi or car on the ghat road rather than the footpath. TTD describes the road and walking routes . Reach the hill well before 3 PM, allowing for traffic and security checks.
Dress code
Follow TTD's dress code : dhoti or pyjama with upper cloth for men, and saree, half-saree, or churidar with dupatta for women.
Phones and bags
Phones and bags are not allowed inside. Use TTD's free luggage and phone deposit counters and keep the receipt. Carry any medicines you need in a small pouch and ask staff at the line if you are unsure.
Finding your way
TTD's Venkatadri app maps entry points, help desks and buses on the hill. TTD staff at help desks can direct you to the Senior Citizen/PHC line.
If you cannot get a senior citizen slot
Srivani Trust darshan
Available with a donation to the Srivani Trust ; its quota is released on the same day as the senior citizen quota.
Sarva Darshan
Free general darshan. Waits can be very long and are often hard for elderly devotees.
Our darshan guide compares every option, and the trip planner has a senior-friendly plan with no climbing.
Before you travel
Check four things for your date: that the quota is open and your booking is confirmed, that the category is not suspended, the time and entry point on your ticket, and that you have the original document. Use the TTD portal and dated TTD News notices, or call TTD on 155257.
Official sources
- TTD, Special Darshan for Physically Disabled and Aged : categories, age, documents, spouse rule, quota and timing.
- TTD, 5 October 2025 : 3 PM darshan through the Senior Citizen/PHC line beside the Tirumala Nambi Temple; quota three months ahead; one free laddu.
- TTD, 17 October 2026 : January 2027 quota released at 3 PM on 23 October.
- TTD, 4 August 2026 , 22 January 2026 and 25 November 2025 : festival suspensions.
This independent page was reviewed 29 October 2026. It is a planning guide, not a TTD ticket or an eligibility decision. We are not affiliated with TTD.