Tirumala witnesses massive crowds this weekend, causing 12–14 hour wait times for Srivari Darshan. TTD has set up special amenities and halted time-slot bookings. Devotees are urged to book online slots in advance as the rush is expected to continue for two more days.
Tirumala makes history with over 3 crore devotees visiting Lord Venkateswara this year, shattering all previous records. A single day saw 1.5 lakh pilgrims, prompting TTD to enhance facilities with online tickets and special darshan arrangements. This milestone underscores the temple's unwavering spiritual significance.
South Indian film stars, including Akkineni Nagarjuna and Tamil actor Madhavan, visited Tirumala on Monday. The visit coincides with the pre-release events of Nagarjuna's son Akhil's upcoming film 'Lenin'. Over 88,000 devotees sought blessings Sunday, generating ₹5.05 crores in offerings.