Arjitha Seva Ticket Booking Calendar: When TTD Releases Each Quota
TTD releases Arjitha seva, darshan and room quotas online on a fairly regular monthly pattern, for a month about three months ahead. This guide explains the usual order of release days so you can plan your Arjitha seva ticket booking on the official TTD site.
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- Where to bookOfficial TTD portal (ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in) and the TTD app
- How far aheadFor a month about 3 months ahead
- First releaseAround the 18th-19th, 10 am: Arjitha seva Electronic Dip
- Rs 300 Special Entry DarshanAround the 24th-25th, 10 am
- RoomsAround the 24th-25th, 3 pm (Tirumala and Tirupati)
- ID neededOriginal ID and ticket on the day
- RefundSevas are generally non-refundable; check ticket terms
- Free Sarva DarshanNo ticket needed
What this calendar is about
TTD puts tickets for sevas, darshan and rooms online on a fixed monthly rhythm. Each quota opens on its own day and at its own time, and the month being released is about three months away.
Arjitha sevas are rituals that a pilgrim attends after paying a fee. Because the different quotas open on different days, it helps to know the usual order before you sit down to book.
A typical month, day by day
This pattern comes from press reports in 2026. Exact dates move, so treat it as a guide and not a promise.
Around the 18th-19th, 10 am: the Arjitha seva Electronic Dip opens. It covers Suprabhatam, Thomala, Archana and Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana.
Around the 20th-21st, 10 am: the dip closes. Payment for those who are selected is open until noon on about the 22nd-23rd.
Around the 21st-22nd, 10 am: Kalyanotsavam, Unjal, Arjitha Brahmotsavam and Sahasra Deepalankara open. Virtual seva slots follow at 3 pm.
Around the 23rd: Angapradakshinam tokens at 10 am, SRIVANI tickets at 11 am, and free tokens for senior citizens, differently abled and chronically ill devotees at 3 pm.
Around the 24th-25th: Rs 300 Special Entry Darshan at 10 am, and Tirumala and Tirupati rooms at 3 pm.
Examples from 2026 reports
For July 2026 the release days reported were April 18, 20, 21, 23 and 24. For December 2026 they were September 19, 21, 22, 23 and 24. For November 2026 the reports mention August 18, 21, 24 and 25. For January 2027 the Arjitha dip was reported to have opened on October 19.
Cost and who can book
Watching the release costs nothing. Prices differ for each seva and quota, so check the portal for the exact amount. The Rs 300 figure is the price of Special Entry Darshan, not of a seva.
You log in on the official portal. Limits on tickets per login apply, and your ID is checked on the day.
On the day and best time to plan
Report with your original ID and your ticket at the point named on the ticket. A traditional dress code applies to Arjitha sevas and Special Entry Darshan.
Set a reminder for the 18th of every month. Festival months such as Brahmotsavam and Vaikuntha Ekadasi can have special schedules. Special Entry Darshan, rooms and Electronic Dip sevas are reported to sell out within minutes to hours.
Where to check for announcements
Dates are announced on news.tirumala.org and on the portal. Newspapers such as Deccan Chronicle, UNI and Hans India usually report the schedule a few days earlier. Be careful of brokers: TTD itself warns against them, so book only on the official site.
How to book, step by step
- Note the month you wantQuotas open about three months ahead, so you cannot book for next month.
- Check the scheduleLook on news.tirumala.org or the TTD portal for the exact release days this month.
- Set remindersStart with the 18th for the Arjitha seva Electronic Dip, then the later quota days.
- Log in on the official siteUse the TTD portal or the TTD app, a few minutes before the release time.
- Choose the seva or quotaPick the seva, date and number of people within the per-login limit.
- Pay on timeFor the dip, payment for selected tickets runs until noon on about the 22nd-23rd.
- Keep the ticket and original IDCarry both on the day and report at the point stated on the ticket.
Please confirm before you travel
Reports differ on these points, and TTD can change rules at short notice.
- Release dates shift by 1 to 3 days between months and between news outlets.
- The Rs 300 Special Entry Darshan and rooms day varied: August 25 for November, September 24 for December, April 24 for July.
- Older blogs say release is on the 21st or the first Friday; these are out of date.
- Prices for each seva are not listed here; check the portal.
- Refund rules are not confirmed; sevas are generally non-refundable, so read the ticket terms.
Getting there from Tirupati by taxi
Tirumala. Tirumala is about 22-26 km from Tirupati station, usually 1 to 1.5 hours by road. Once your ticket shows a reporting time, plan to leave Tirupati early so you are not rushing on the ghat road. A taxi from Tirupati can take you up to Tirumala.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I book for next month?
No. Quotas open about three months ahead of the month they are for.
Where do I confirm the dates?
On the official TTD portal and news.tirumala.org. Press reports usually come a few days earlier.
When does the Arjitha seva dip open?
In 2026 reports, around the 18th-19th of the month at 10 am. Dates can move by a day or two.
Is Sarva Darshan booked in this calendar?
No. Free Sarva Darshan needs no ticket.
Are Arjitha seva tickets refundable?
Sevas are generally non-refundable. Check the terms shown at booking.
Do rooms open on the same day as seva tickets?
Not usually. Rooms were reported around the 24th-25th at 3 pm, after the darshan and seva quotas.