Rs. 300 Special Entry Darshan (Seeghra Darshan / SED) tickets are still available in 2026.
Key points on current status (as of early November 2026):
- Price: Remains ₹300 per person.
- Booking method: Mainly online only through the official TTD portal → https://ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in. Book only on the official site.
- How quotas work: TTD releases tickets in monthly batches (usually 2–3 months in advance).
- Example: November 2026 tickets were released on 25 August 2026 at 10 AM.
- December 2026 tickets were released on 24 September 2026 at 10 AM.
- Availability: Very high demand. Popular dates (weekends, festivals, holidays) often sell out within minutes of release. Some limited current/same-day counters exist at certain places, but they are unreliable and not guaranteed.
- Important note: During major festivals (such as Vaikuntha Ekadasi / Vaikunta Dwara Darshan around late December), TTD often suspends or heavily restricts special paid darshans, including ₹300 SED, in favour of free/slotted Sarva Darshan.
Recommendation:
Check real-time availability directly on the official portal for your preferred date. Log in early on the announced release day with pilgrim details and payment ready if you are targeting a specific slot.
Tirupati Darshan Tickets – Special Entry (Seeghra Darshanam) Information
Pilgrims can book Special Entry Darshan tickets in advance online at www.ttdsevaonline.com (or the official TTD portal).
TTD introduced Special Entry Darshan (also called Seeghra Darshanam) on 21 September 2009. As a result, it now gives pilgrims a quicker darshan experience. Each ticket costs Rs. 300 per pilgrim and includes two free Laddus. Moreover, booking stays open round the clock.
TTD started advance booking for Special Entry Darshan tickets on 27 August 2014. In addition, pilgrims can book same-day Special Entry Darshan tickets up to 3 hours before the slot (subject to quota availability). You can also make an eHundi offering while booking.
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Important Rules for Special Entry Darshan
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First, report at the exact time shown on your ticket. You forfeit entry if you arrive after the admission time expires.
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Next, all pilgrims listed on a group ticket must report together at the same time.
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Furthermore, wear traditional dress when you report for darshan. Men should wear a dhoti, pyjama, or kurta. Women should wear a saree, half-saree, or chudidar with a dupatta. TTD does not allow shorts or skin-tight clothes. In particular, women must wear a dupatta or upper cloth.
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Additionally, carry at least two printouts of your confirmation slip plus the original ID proof for every person. Present one set at VQC-I for verification and entry. Keep the second set for collecting prasadam.
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All bookings are final. Therefore, you cannot postpone, advance, cancel, or get a refund.
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Do not carry luggage, cell phones, or electronic gadgets into the queue line.
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Enter only through the specified entry point for darshan.
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However, TTD may cancel the darshan under special circumstances.
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Finally, present only the original ID proof you used while booking (for every member on the ticket). Children below 12 years enter free when you produce valid age proof.
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Only pilgrims whose photos appear on the receipt can take darshan. Photos must be clear and legible for each person.
