TTD increases Special darshan tickets quota

Tirupati, Feb 11: The TTD on Saturday resolved to enhance the online quota of Rs. 300 special entry darshan ticket till April 15.

The decision has been taken as the period between February and mid-April is considered to be slack, when the turnout of pilgrims is generally moderate.

The TTD decided to make 17,000 tickets available in addition to the existing quota of 1.25 lakh per week.

While 4,000 tickets would be made available additionally on Friday and Sunday in a week, the first three days would see an increase of about 3,000 tickets.

Addressing the media, TTD JEO K.S. Srinivasa Raju attributed the reason for the delay in the online release of the special entry tickets for the month of May to the composition of the new almanac. It would be done in a day or two, he added.