CLARIFICATION ON ALLEGATIONS BY SRIVANI DONORS _ శ్రీవాణి భక్తుల ఆరోపణల పై వివరణ

Tirumala, 03 July 2025: On Thursday morning, four devotees who came for SRIVANI Darshan at the Tirumala temple reportedly spoke to the media, alleging delays in the issuance of SRIVANI tickets and non-allotment of quality accommodation to them in Tirumala.

TTD would like to clarify that SRIVANI tickets are issued daily at 8.30 AM in Tirumala. Devotees shall arrive at the counter at least one hour before, but the devotees in question reportedly arrived as early at 3.30 AM and complained about the delay in ticket allotment and lack of basic amenities, which is inaccurate.

As a standard practice, TTD ensures continuous supply of tea, coffee, milk, and buttermilk for devotees waiting in queues, even before the ticket counter opens. (Photographs of these arrangements on July 1,2,3 have also been attached herewith which is evident that TTD has been continuously serving milk, beverages, Annaprasadams also to SRIVANI pilgrims.)

Due to the non-availability of VIP Break Darshan on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays owing to heavy pilgrim turnout more devotees tend to opt for SRIVANI Darshan during these days. The limited number of SRIVANI tickets are allotted daily strictly on a first-come-first-served basis for darshan on the following day.

Accommodation in Tirumala is primarily allotted to common pilgrims in large numbers. SRIVANI donors generally take accommodation in Tirupati and proceed for darshan. However, if some insist on accommodation in Tirumala, allotment is made based on the availability of rooms.

The devotees who made allegations were allotted rooms in the TBC and they complained about uncleanliness and presence of cockroaches in the rooms. Upon receiving these complaints, TTD immediately conducted an inspection of the TBC rooms allotted to the said devotees. The inspection confirmed that the rooms were clean and hygienic, and no cockroaches were found.

To maintain the cleanliness of rooms, restrooms, compartments, queue lines, and roads in Tirumala, the TTD Health Department deploys sanitation workers round-the-clock to ensure that devotees do not face any inconvenience.

Despite these facts, it is highly objectionable that certain individuals have deliberately made baseless accusations against TTD. 

As per a resolution passed earlier by the TTD Board of Trustees, legal action will be taken against anyone who makes false allegations aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the institution.

TTD appeals to all its devotees to extend their cooperation in view of the increasing pilgrim rush and the availability of limited accommodation in Tirumala.