Differently Abled Darshan Tirumala and Infant Darshan Guide
Differently abled darshan Tirumala is a free, privileged darshan for physically challenged pilgrims and those with chronic illnesses, plus a walk-in entry for parents of infants under one year. This guide explains booking, ID and timings.
Information guide for pilgrims. We are a taxi service and we do not provide or arrange darshan, sevas, rooms, tickets or donations. Please book only on the official TTD websites, and confirm details there. Last checked October 2026.
- CostFree; laddu is bought separately
- Physically challengedOnline booking in the monthly free special release
- When releasedAbout the 23rd of each month at 3 PM, for 3 months ahead
- ID neededDisability certificate and Aadhaar
- AttendantsOne attendant for a disabled pilgrim; both parents for an infant
- Infants (under 1 year)No booking or charge; walk in at Supadam
- Infant hours12-6 PM every day (gotirupati)
- Time neededAbout 30 minutes to 1 hour (estimate, unverified)
What it covers
TTD offers free, privileged darshan for physically challenged pilgrims, for pilgrims with chronic illnesses, and for parents of infants under one year. The first two are booked online in the monthly free special tokens release, while the infant entry needs no booking.
Who can avail
Physically challenged pilgrims need a government disability certificate and Aadhaar. One attendant is allowed, though one FAQ uses the word helpers loosely. The disability percentage was not found; one source says above 20 percent.
For chronic ailments, TTD's August 2025 schedule lists free special tokens for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Which illnesses qualify, and what proof is needed, was not found.
For infants, the child must be under one year. Documents are both parents' Aadhaar and the infant's birth certificate (gotirupati) or a discharge summary (2023 report). Siblings under 12 are admitted free.
Booking for physically challenged and chronic ailments
Booking is online and free in the monthly release at 3 PM on about the 23rd, for three months ahead. Tokens for November 2025 were released on 23 August 2025, and for March 2026 on 23 December. Use the special quota section of the official TTD site, ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in, and upload your certificate.
Cancellation rules were not found.
Infant darshan
Parents of infants walk in at Supadam, with no booking and no charge. The entry runs 12-6 PM every day according to gotirupati, while a 2023 report gave 8:30-10:30 AM and 12-6 PM. Children under 5 have separate days, announced monthly, usually two a month.
On the day
Physically challenged pilgrims should report about 1 PM at the Supadham entrance or senior citizen complex for the 3 PM slot. An older chart also lists a 10 AM slot with reporting at 8 AM. Reporting about 30 minutes early is advised.
Facilities reported for seniors in 2022 include wheelchairs, seating and battery cars. Expect the visit to take roughly 30 minutes to 1 hour, which is an unverified estimate.
Darshan was cancelled from 11 to 20 October 2026 for Navaratri Brahmotsavam and on other festival days.
How to book, step by step
- Check your categoryPhysically challenged and chronic ailment pilgrims book online. Parents of infants simply walk in.
- Wait for the monthly releaseFree special tokens open about the 23rd of each month at 3 PM, three months ahead.
- Open the special quota sectionGo to the official TTD site, ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in.
- Upload your certificateUpload the disability certificate and enter Aadhaar details for the pilgrim and the attendant.
- Save the confirmationThere is no payment. Keep the token and your originals.
- Report earlyReach the Supadham entrance about 1 PM for the 3 PM slot.
Please confirm before you travel
Reports differ on these points, and TTD can change rules at short notice.
- Disabled slots are reported as 10 AM and 3 PM in one source and only 3 PM in another.
- Infant timings are 12-6 PM in one source and 8:30-10:30 AM plus 12-6 PM in another.
- Chronic ailment rules and qualifying illnesses were not found.
- The disability percentage is unclear; one source says above 20 percent.
- The 30 minute to 1 hour total time is an estimate.
- The Tirumala distance of 22-26 km is a commonly cited figure, not verified.
Getting there from Tirupati by taxi
Tirumala (Supadam entrance at the main temple). The Supadam entrance is at the main temple at Tirumala, about 22-26 km from Tirupati by ghat road. Vehicles can reach Tirumala parking. A taxi can drop you at Tirumala.
Day rent for a Tirupati to Tirumala trip. Diesel, driver charge and toll are charged extra. See the local taxi page for other trips.
Frequently asked questions
Is the darshan free?
Yes. Darshan is free, and the laddu is bought separately.
Do infants need tickets?
No. Parents of a child under one year walk in at Supadam with no booking or charge.
How many attendants are allowed?
One attendant for a disabled pilgrim, and both parents for an infant.
What documents are needed?
A disability certificate and Aadhaar for disabled pilgrims. For infants, both parents' Aadhaar and the infant's birth certificate.
Do chronic patients get this darshan?
TTD lists chronic illnesses in the free special tokens release, but the qualifying illnesses and proof were not found.
How do I book?
Online on the official TTD site, in the monthly release at 3 PM on about the 23rd, three months ahead.