SRIVANI Trust Donation for Tirumala VIP Break Darshan
A SRIVANI Trust donation of Rs 10,000 per person entitles the donor to one VIP Break Darshan at Tirumala. Here is what the trust is, what you pay, how booking is reported to work and which details are still unconfirmed.
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- DonationRs 10,000 per person to the trust
- EntitlementOne VIP Break Darshan per Rs 10,000 donation
- Ticket fee on topReported at about Rs 500 per ticket (one source says Rs 300)
- How to bookOnline, through the TTD online services portal and app
- Details neededName, photo and ID details of the donor
- TransferableReportedly not transferable
- RefundOne source says the donation is non-refundable
What the SRIVANI Trust is
SRIVANI stands for Sri Venkateswara Alayala Nirmanam Trust. It is a TTD trust that builds and maintains Venkateswara temples across India. A PTI report of 16 July 2023 says it began in 2018 and had collected about Rs 880 crore from donors giving at least Rs 10,000.
A SRIVANI Trust donation Tirumala pilgrims make is therefore a gift to temple building, and in return each Rs 10,000 donation entitles the donor to one VIP Break Darshan.
Cost and what you receive
The donation is Rs 10,000 per person. On top of this, a break darshan ticket fee is charged, reported at Rs 500 per ticket in most secondary sources, although one source says Rs 300. An older TTD scheme page reported up to nine tickets per donation, but another report says one person per Rs 10,000, so check before you plan for a group.
On the day, the donor receives one VIP Break Darshan, which gives early-morning access in place of the long general queue. Whether a laddu is included is not stated.
Who can donate and what is needed
The donor must provide name, photo and ID details. Tickets are reported as non-transferable. Qualifying donations for the current donor quota are reported as those made from 1 May 2025.
Darshan is not guaranteed on any official page. The quota is limited and has been reduced in the past.
How booking is reported to work
Booking is online. Earlier offline tickets, 900 at Gokulam Rest House in Tirumala and 100 at Tirupati airport as of July 2024, were reported to move online from 9 January 2026, according to an unofficial travel site.
Secondary sources describe a claims window that started on 10 June 2026 and runs till 31 March 2027, with 300 donor-quota tickets released daily at 9:00 AM for a same-day 4:00 PM break darshan if booked before 1:00 PM. This appears only on unofficial blogs, so please confirm on the official TTD site before travelling.
Break darshan runs in set time slots, and slots are limited on festival and weekend days.
How to book, step by step
- Log in to the official TTD portal or appUse the TTD online services portal or the TTD mobile app. Be careful to avoid fake websites.
- Go to DonationsOpen the Donations section of the portal.
- Choose SRIVANI TrustPick SRIVANI Trust from the list of donation schemes.
- Enter the donor detailsProvide name, photo and ID details of the donor.
- Pay Rs 10,000Pay the donation online.
- Download the receiptSave the donation receipt, as it is needed for the next step.
- Book the break darshan slotChoose an available break darshan slot and pay the ticket fee.
Please confirm before you travel
Reports differ on these points, and TTD can change rules at short notice.
- Ticket fee: Rs 500 in most sources, Rs 300 in one source.
- Daily quota: 500 online plus 1,000 offline was reported in July 2024, versus 1,500 in total with 300 for donors in a May 2026 blog.
- The claims window (10 June 2026 to 31 March 2027) and the release time of 9:00 AM appear only on unofficial blogs.
- No official TTD notice for the 2026 changes was found.
- Number of tickets per donation: up to nine in an older scheme page versus one person per Rs 10,000.
Getting there from Tirupati by taxi
Tirumala. Tirumala is about 22 km from Tirupati railway station, and the road journey takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. Tirupati airport is about 15 km from the city. Report as per the instructions on your ticket. Leave extra time for your slot, especially on weekends and festival days.
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
How much is the SRIVANI Trust donation?
Rs 10,000 per person to the trust. A break darshan ticket fee, reported at about Rs 500, is paid on top.
What do I get for the donation?
One VIP Break Darshan per Rs 10,000 donation, giving early-morning access in place of the long general queue.
Is darshan guaranteed?
Not on any official page. The quota is limited and has been reduced in the past.
Can a group use one donation?
Reportedly one person per Rs 10,000, though an older TTD scheme page mentioned up to nine tickets. Please confirm.
Where do I book?
Online on the TTD online services portal or app. Do not pay middlemen or unofficial sites.
Can the ticket be transferred or refunded?
Tickets are reported as non-transferable, and one source says the donation is non-refundable.