Padmavathi Ammavari Special Entry Darshan at Tiruchanur

Tiruchanur, about 5 km from Tirupati, has the temple of Goddess Sri Padmavathi. Besides the free general queue, TTD sells a paid Special Entry Darshan ticket with a shorter line, released online every month. This guide explains the price, the booking pattern and what to expect on the day.

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.

  • CostRs 200 per devotee in every 2026 listing found (March to September 2026 quotas)
  • How to bookOnline only, on the official TTD site or the TTD app. No offline counter was found for the monthly quota
  • When releasedUsually around the 24th of the previous month at 10:00 AM
  • ChildrenReported free below 12 years when with parents (third-party sources)
  • ID neededOriginal ID matching the booking, Aadhaar for Indian pilgrims
  • Where to reportTiruchanur temple, Special Entry queue (gate name not found)
  • DemandWeekends, Fridays and auspicious days reported to sell out quickly

What this darshan is

The Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple at Tiruchanur (also spelt Tiruchanoor) is dedicated to the consort of Lord Venkateswara. Many pilgrims visit it as part of the Tirupati and Tirumala trip.

Entry is free through the general queue. TTD also sells a paid Special Entry Darshan ticket for the temple. It gives a shorter queue and is sold in monthly quotas on the official TTD booking portal.

Cost and who can take it

In every 2026 listing found, from the March quota to the September quota, the Special Entry Darshan was priced at Rs 200 per devotee. You may see a Rs 500 figure on some websites. That belongs to the older virtual Kalyanotsavam ticket from 2021 and is not the darshan price.

Any devotee holding a booked ticket can use it. Whether laddu or prasadam is included was not found, so check the ticket page when you book. Children below 12 are reported to be allowed free with their parents, but this comes from third-party sources only.

Original photo ID matching the booking is expected at entry. Indian pilgrims should carry Aadhaar. The number of tickets allowed per login was not found.

When tickets are released

TTD opens the next month's quota online, typically around the 24th of the previous month at 10:00 AM. Past examples: the July 2026 quota opened on 24 June 2026, the June 2026 quota on 25 May and the March 2026 quota on 24 February.

The dates are announced through TTD press releases and the TTD website, so watch those a few days before the 24th. Tickets are reported to go quickly for Fridays, weekends and auspicious days, so log in a little early.

On the day

Go to the Tiruchanur temple and join the Special Entry queue. The gate name and the slot timing were not found, so read your ticket and follow the temple staff on arrival.

Traditional dress is generally expected in TTD temples, and mobile phones and cameras are generally not allowed inside. These are general TTD practice and have not been verified for this particular ticket.

The total time inside was not found. Keep a flexible morning or evening so you are not rushed.

Best time and festival dates

Daily temple timings and the free darshan routes could not be confirmed from reliable sources, so check the official TTD site before you travel.

Karthika Brahmotsavam at Tiruchanur runs from 5 to 14 December 2026. Expect heavy crowds and changes to special tickets in those days. On Ratha Saptami in 2026, services such as Kalyanotsavam, Kumkumarchana, break darshan and Unjal Seva at the temple were cancelled, which shows that special tickets can be affected on festival days.

How to book, step by step

  1. Watch for the release dateLook for the TTD announcement of the monthly quota, usually around the 24th at 10:00 AM.
  2. Open the official site or appUse the TTD booking portal or the TTD app. Do not use unofficial agents.
  3. Log in with mobile OTPSign in with your mobile number and the OTP sent to it.
  4. Choose the serviceSelect the Tiruchanur Padmavathi Ammavari Special Entry Darshan service.
  5. Pick a dateChoose from the available dates. Popular days fill first.
  6. Enter pilgrim detailsAdd each pilgrim's name and ID details exactly as on the original ID.
  7. Pay onlinePay by UPI, card or net banking, as is standard on the TTD portal.
  8. Download the ticketSave the ticket and carry it with the original ID. The exact screens were not verified from an official source.

Please confirm before you travel

Reports differ on these points, and TTD can change rules at short notice.

  • Price and release dates come from third-party blogs, because no official page could be reached. Please confirm on the official TTD site.
  • The gate name and slot timing for the Special Entry queue were not found.
  • The rule that children below 12 enter free is reported by third-party sources only.
  • Cancellation and refund policy was not found.
  • Whether laddu or prasadam is included was not found.
  • The distance and travel time from Tirupati are approximate.

Getting there from Tirupati by taxi

Tiruchanur. Tiruchanur is about 5 km from Tirupati railway station and bus stand along the Tirupati to Tiruchanur road, roughly 15 to 25 minutes by road. A cab is the easiest way to combine Tiruchanur with other temples in town. Parking details were not found, so ask your driver to drop you near the temple entrance.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a Rs 500 Special Entry Darshan ticket at Tiruchanur?

No Rs 500 darshan ticket was found. Rs 200 is the listed price. The Rs 500 figure on some sites belongs to the older virtual Kalyanotsavam ticket from 2021.

When is the next quota released?

Typically around the 24th of the previous month at 10:00 AM. Please confirm on the TTD website.

Do children need a ticket?

Children below 12 are reported to be free with parents, but this is from third-party sources. Please confirm before travelling.

Can I buy the ticket at a counter?

No offline counter was found for the monthly quota. Booking is online on the official TTD site or app.

What ID should I carry?

Carry the original ID that matches the booking. Aadhaar is expected for Indian pilgrims.

How far is Tiruchanur from Tirupati?

About 5 km from the railway station and bus stand, roughly 15 to 25 minutes by road.

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