The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has opened online bookings for the Vaikunta Ekadasi Darshan, one of the most revered events celebrated at the Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala. Scheduled from January 10 to 19, 2025, this spiritual occasion is expected to attract lakhs of devotees seeking the divine blessings of Lord Venkateswara.
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Online Ticket Booking Details
To ensure a smooth darshan experience, TTD has enabled online bookings for Vaikunta Ekadasi tickets:
- Vaikunta Dwara Darshan Tickets: Booking starts at 11 a.m. on December 23, 2024.
- Special Entry Darshan (SED) Tickets: Available online from 11 a.m. on December 24, 2024.
Devotees can book their tickets on the TTD official website. The sacred Vaikunta Dwaram, the divine passage near the sanctum, will remain open during the 10-day celebrations, offering a unique spiritual experience.
Slotted Sarva Darshan (SSD) Tokens
To manage the crowd, Slotted Sarva Darshan tokens will be distributed at eight centers in Tirupati and one in Tirumala. These centers will provide tokens to devotees for streamlined darshan entry. Only those with valid darshan tokens will be allowed entry through the Vaikunta Dwaram.
Vaikunta Ekadasi and Dwadasi Highlights
Here are the key highlights of the Vaikunta Ekadasi and Dwadasi celebrations:
Vaikunta Ekadasi Day (January 10, 2025)
- VIP protocol darshan begins at 4:45 a.m..
- The Swarna Ratham (Golden Chariot) procession will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Dwadasi Day (January 11, 2025)
- The Chakrasnanam ritual will be conducted at the Srivari Pushkarini (temple pond) between 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.
Facilities and Arrangements by TTD
TTD has made extensive preparations to accommodate the large influx of devotees during the festival:
- Free Food Distribution (Annadanam): Operating from 6 a.m. to midnight, serving tea, coffee, milk, upma, sugar pongal, and pongal.
- Laddu Distribution: A buffer stock of 3.5 lakh laddus will be available for devotees.
- Traffic Management: Local police and TTD officials will ensure smooth traffic flow around the temple premises.
Conclusion
Vaikunta Ekadasi is a highly spiritual event that offers devotees the rare opportunity to pass through the Vaikunta Dwaram, believed to bring divine blessings. With meticulous arrangements for online ticket booking, darshan management, and facilities, pilgrims can look forward to a seamless experience during this auspicious occasion.
Book your tickets early and immerse yourself in the spiritual grandeur of Vaikunta Ekadasi 2025 at Tirumala. Seek the divine blessings of Lord Venkateswara and partake in this once-a-year celebration.