Srivani Darshan Tickets and VIP Break Darshan
We stood in the Vaikuntam queue at 5 am for darshan.
How we booked our VIP break darshan
We reached the Vaikuntam queue complex at 5 am last December. The air was cold but our hearts were full of hope. We had booked the Srivani tickets online. It was our first time trying this. The queue was very short compared to other times. You can see the Lord very well in VIP break darshan without any rush.
TTD changes the rules often. Sometimes the timings move or the quota changes. Always check the official TTD website for ticket release dates. We do not want you to miss your chance.
Quick answer: Srivani darshan (శ్రీవాణి దర్శనం) needs a ₹10,000 donation to the Srivani Trust plus a ₹500 VIP break darshan ticket per person. Srivani tickets are booked on the TTD website or at a small offline counter, and break darshan is usually in the morning at the time printed on the ticket.
Srivani break darshan at a glance
₹10,000 to Srivani Trust per person
₹500 break darshan ticket
TTD website, limited airport counter
Released monthly, about 3 months ahead
Strictly traditional
Original, same as entered
Donation receipt is given by TTD
Srivani trust and VIP break rules
These are the basic things you need to know about the VIP darshan process at Tirumala.
Srivani trust donation
You pay a ten thousand rupee donation to the trust. Then you pay five hundred rupees for the actual break darshan ticket.
Recommendation letters
High officials can give letters for break darshan. You submit these at the JEO office. If approved, you pay for tickets at the bank.
Booking in advance
Most Srivani tickets are available on the official TTD website. You should book them a few months before you plan to travel.
Current booking options
There are counters at the Tirupati airport and sometimes in Tirumala. These are limited. They are given on a first come basis.
Darshan timings
VIP break darshan usually happens in the early morning. TTD decides the exact time based on the day and temple rituals.
Traditional clothing
Men must wear a dhoti or kurta pyjama with an upper cloth. Women must wear a saree or a chudidar with a dupatta.
How to get your VIP tickets
We used our laptop to book these. It is easier than using a small phone screen.
Visit official site
Go to the official TTD website. Do not use any other site or search results that look like it.
Choose Srivani trust
Look for the Srivani trust donation option in the main menu under darshan services.
Enter devotee details
Type in the Aadhaar number and name for each person. You will need to upload a photo.
Pay the amount
Use your credit card or net banking to pay the donation and the ticket fee together.
Save the receipts
Download the donation receipt and the darshan ticket. Print them out to carry with you to Tirumala.
Report at MBC
Reach the reporting point on your ticket one hour before your slot. Show your original Aadhaar card and the ticket.
Advance booking or current booking
Advance quota opens online every month along with other quotas. It sells out quickly, so we keep the release dates in our calendar.
A small current quota has been given offline, mainly at the Tirupati airport counter, on a first come basis. It is not guaranteed, so plan with an online booking if you can.
Whichever way you book, the same rules apply on the day. Carry the original ID used for booking, wear strictly traditional clothes and report at the time on the ticket. Never pay an agent for a Srivani ticket, TTD sells it only on its own site and counter.
Things to keep in mind
What to do
- Carry original Aadhaar card
- Follow the traditional dress code
- Reach the venue early
- Check official TTD updates
What to avoid
- Do not use agents
- Do not wear jeans
- Do not carry phones
- Do not pay extra cash
Making your darshan smooth and easy
We forgot our original ID cards once and it was a big problem. Please be careful.
Typical darshan day
- 4 amBathe and wear traditional dress.
- 5 amReach the MBC entry point.
- 6 amEntry into the temple queue.
- 8 amCollecting the laddu prasadam.
Budget options
If Srivani is too expensive, you can try for the special entry darshan which costs much less.
Offline counter
There is a counter at the Tirupati airport. It is very helpful if you did not book online earlier.
Laddu prasadam
You get one or two laddus with your ticket. You can read more laddu details here.
Stay options
Booking this darshan does not give you a room. You must do room booking separately.
- Donation
- 10,000 rupees
- Ticket fee
- 500 rupees
- ID proof
- Aadhaar card
- Dress
- Traditional only
- Location
- MBC area
- Booking
- Official website
Beware of scams. Never give money to agents who promise VIP passes. TTD does not have any middle men. You will lose your money and not get darshan. Book only on the official TTD website or app.
Related pages: Senior Citizen Darshan · Darshan Timings · Crowd Today · ₹300 Special Entry Darshan
Official sources: Official TTD website · TTD news (tirumala.org)
Short answers devotees search for
₹10,000 donation plus ₹500 ticket per person.
Morning break darshan, reporting time printed on the ticket.
On the TTD website when the monthly Srivani quota opens.
TTD Srivani Trust uses the money to build and repair temples. Receipt is given.
One donation gives one person break darshan with a laddu. Srivani Trust break darshan timings follow the VIP break time.
Questions about Srivani darshan
Here are some things our relatives often ask us before they visit Tirumala.
How do I book Srivani tickets?
Srivani tickets are released monthly on the official TTD website. A limited offline quota is given at the TTD counter at Tirumala and at Tirupati airport, first come first served, with original ID.
What are Srivani darshan timings?
Srivani Trust break darshan is usually held in the morning break darshan time. The exact reporting time is printed on the ticket. Reach the entry point at least one hour before it.
What is the Srivani Trust donation?
The Srivani Trust is a TTD trust that builds and repairs temples. A donation of ₹10,000 gives one person a VIP break darshan ticket, which costs ₹500 extra. A receipt is given for the donation.
Can we get Srivani tickets offline?
Yes, there is a counter at the Tirupati airport and sometimes in Tirumala. However, these are very limited. TTD gives them on a first come basis. It is much safer to book them online on the official website before you leave your home.
Is there a dress code for children?
Children should also wear traditional clothes if possible. For boys, a dhoti or simple pants and shirt are okay. For girls, a long skirt or a simple dress is fine. TTD is usually a bit relaxed with very small kids, but traditional is always better.
How many laddus do we get?
Usually, you get one or two laddus with your VIP break ticket. You can buy more at the laddu counters by paying extra. Make sure you carry a cloth bag to keep the laddus safe as plastic is not allowed on the hills.
Can we take our mobile phones?
No, mobile phones and any electronic items are strictly not allowed inside the temple. You must leave them in your room or at the luggage counters near the entry point. It is better to leave them in your locker to save time.
What is the total cost per person?
The total cost for one Srivani darshan is ten thousand five hundred rupees. This includes the ten thousand rupee donation to the trust and the five hundred rupee ticket fee. There are no other hidden charges if you book on the official portal.