Special Darshans at Tirumala
Pilgrims can purchase Special Darshan tickets by paying a fee. Usually, all Special darshan tickets will have a less waiting time when compared to free darshan. Below are the Special darshans available at Tirumala that pilgrims can avail of based on their eligibility.
Special Entry Darshan (SED)
Special darshan is the darshan where devotees have the darshan paying a fee. It is also called Seegrah Darshan or 300rs Darshan as the darshan time taken is very less than compared to free Darshan. Tickets have to be purchased from the TTD website.
Special Darshan for Online Seva
Sevas are rituals performed to the lord in the temple. By purchasing the Virtual Seva ticket you can watch the sevas in SVBC channel and later can have the darshan of Lord at Tirumala with the Special Darshan (Rs.300) ticket provided during the booking.
Special Darshan for NRI's
Special Entry darshan tickets are issued at Tirumala for NRI (Non Resident Indians). Arrival in India should be less than 30 days for this category. There is no prior booking needed. After verification of documents will be allowed to purchase Rs.300 ticket at the counter.
Special Darshan for Defence Personnel
Special Entry darshan tickets are issued at Tirumala for Defence Personal (Indian – Army, Navy, Air Force). An original ID card Issued by the Authority concerned is mandatory for issuing the ticket. There is no prior booking needed. After verification of the documents will be allowed to purchase Rs.300 ticket at the counter.