10-Day Vaikuntha Dwaram Darshan a Major Success, Say Devotees & TTD
The annual 10-day Vaikuntha Dwaram Darshan at Tirumala, held from December 30, 2025, to January 8, 2026, has concluded with record-breaking numbers and overwhelmingly positive feedback from pilgrims. An official review meeting led by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman Sri B. R. Naidu declared the event a significant success, citing high devotee satisfaction and improved logistical management.
📊 Key Highlights & Records Set
The festival period saw unprecedented devotee participation across all major services. Here are the core statistics that defined this year’s success:
| Aspect | This Year’s Numbers | Notable Change |
|---|---|---|
| Total Darshan Count | 7.83 Lakh Devotees | 1 Lakh more than the previous year |
| Hundi Collection | ₹41.14 Crore | — |
| Annadanam Served | 33 Lakh Devotees | 9.29 Lakh more than last year |
| Laddu Prasadam Sold | 44 Lakh Laddus | 10 Lakh more than last year |
| Peak Single-Day Darshan | ~89,000 on Jan 3 | A new record for the event |
| Devotee Satisfaction | Over 93% | As per TTD feedback |
🤝 Coordinated Efforts for Smooth Pilgrimage
The TTD leadership credited the success to exceptional teamwork and new technological initiatives:
- Enhanced Darshan Management: The Integrated Command Control Centre, using AI for real-time crowd monitoring, allowed for faster darshan. For the first time, the system efficiently managed the flow of devotees even without tokens.
- Extended Hours for Common Devotees: Out of 182 available darshan hours, a substantial 164 hours were dedicated to common devotees, which was widely appreciated.
- Massive Workforce Mobilization: Approximately 4,000 Srivari Sevaks volunteered across departments, supported by 2,400 police and 1,150 vigilance staff.
✨ Departmental Initiatives that Made a Difference
Each TTD department contributed to the seamless experience:
- Health & Sanitation: Ensured 24×7 medical services in queue lines and continuous sanitation operations.
- Annadanam: Efficiently served a 39% increase in pilgrims, including distributing hot badam milk to every visitor.
- Gardens & Decoration: Used 50 tonnes of flowers to create divine settings, including a special Sri Ranganatha Swamy arrangement near the main temple.
- Accommodation & Facilities: The new PAC-5 building provided extensive accommodation, while clear signages in five languages aided devotee movement.
The TTD Chairman expressed gratitude to all devotees, the police, district administration, APSRTC, media, and the entire TTD workforce for their coordinated efforts, which turned the spiritual event into a benchmark for large-scale pilgrimage management.
