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TTD, or
Tirumala
Tirupati Devasthanam manages the affairs of the temple, the
well-being of the pilgrims, the upkeep of the environs in and around the
Tirumala hills and sponsors several undertakings that are religious,
charitable, social and educational in nature.
The
TTD provides ample conveyance and halting facilities to thousands of
pilgrims. Many pilgrims climb the hill by walk to fulfil the vow they have
taken. Facilities like shelters, drinking waters, toilets, canteens,
medical facilities etc are provided for a quick and relaxing walk uphill.
The number of pilgrims visiting Tirumala-Tirupati is increasing every
year. To avoid stampedes, TTD has constructed the Vaikuntam Queue Complex,
which is a series of inter-connected halls that lead to the main temple.
Wide range of facilities ranging from canteen services, toilets,
Television etc are provided within the queue complex.
DARSHAN
Different darshans are arranged for the convenience of the pilgrims, The
'Sarvadarshan' (meaning darshan for all, free of cost), special darshan
(paid darshan), 'Sudarshanam' (free and paid darshan minimizing the
waiting time) and special darshan for the physically disabled and the
aged.
COMMUTATION & FOOD
The buses run by the Tirumala- Tirupathi Devasthanam, starting from
Tirupati, carry pilgrims and visitors up the hills through the ghat road
which is over 22 Km in length. There are also buses that take you to the
different places of sight seeing within Tirumala. All these bus services
are free of cost.
anteen Complex, from 10.00 am to 11.00 pm, everyday. One can avail this
facility on production of the free meal coupon, which is distributed
inside the temple after worshipping the Lord. About 20,000 pilgrims avail
this facility every day.