Virtual Seva and Connected Darshan at Tirumala
With a virtual seva, you book a participation in a Tirumala seva that the priests perform with your name and gothram, and you watch it on SVBC. The booking carries a connected Special Entry Darshan that you use later, in person. This guide explains how the two parts fit together.
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- CostKalyanotsavam Rs 1,000 for two persons; other sevas reported between about Rs 200 and Rs 500 per person (conflicting)
- Darshan includedA Rs 300-class Special Entry darshan comes with the booking
- How to bookOnline only, under Srivari Arjitha Sevas (Virtual Participation) on the official TTD site
- When releasedMonthly, about 3 months ahead
- Darshan validityOnce within one year of the virtual seva date, per two sources
- ID neededAadhaar, or passport for foreigners; original ID on the day
- Where to reportSupadam / Special Entry entrance at Tirumala (exact gate not found)
What it is
Virtual participation lets a devotee take part in sevas such as Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjitha Brahmotsavam and Sahasra Deepalankara Seva without being in the temple hall. The seva is performed in the temple by priests, with the devotee's name and gothram recited, and it is shown on SVBC.
The important part is the connected darshan. Each booking carries a Special Entry Darshan that you use later, in person, at Tirumala.
Cost and eligibility
Kalyanotsavam is reported at Rs 1,000 for two persons by two sources. For Arjitha Brahmotsavam, Unjal Seva and Sahasra Deepalankara, one source says Rs 500 per person and another says about Rs 200, so the figures conflict. Check the portal for the live price.
The darshan part is a Rs 300-class Special Entry ticket and is included in the booking, so you do not buy a second Special Entry ticket.
Any devotee with matching ID can book. Aadhaar is used for Indian pilgrims and a passport for foreigners. The seva is watched remotely, while the darshan is in person. Children below 12 normally enter free with an adult.
Release pattern
Virtual sevas are released monthly, about three months ahead. For example, the June 2026 virtual seva and connected darshan opened on 21 March at 3 PM, with the e-seva quota the same day at 10 AM. December 2026 sevas opened on 22 September at 10 AM.
The quota is limited and sells out quickly, so be ready on release day. The number of tickets allowed per login was not found.
Choosing your darshan date
Booking the seva does not fix the darshan date. After payment, go to Transaction History on the portal and pick the darshan date from the available dates. Without choosing a date there is no darshan.
Brahmotsavam and Vaikuntha Ekadasi days are typically not offered for connected darshan. Seva timings vary by seva.
On the day
You watch the seva at home on SVBC at the seva time. You do not need to be at Tirumala for it.
For the darshan, carry the original ID used at booking and report at the Supadam / Special Entry entrance. The exact gate was not found, so follow your ticket and temple staff. Only persons whose ID was given at booking may attend.
How to book, step by step
- Check the release dateMonthly releases happen about three months ahead. Watch TTD announcements.
- Open the official siteGo to the TTD portal and choose Srivari Arjitha Sevas (Virtual Participation).
- Log in with mobile OTPSign in with your mobile number and OTP.
- Choose the seva and dateSelect the seva and the virtual seva date.
- Enter names and gothramAdd the details to be recited during the seva.
- Pay onlinePay by UPI, card or net banking and receive the confirmation.
- Pick the darshan dateOpen Transaction History on the portal and choose your darshan date. Do this, or there is no darshan.
- Visit within the validityUse the darshan once within the validity period, reported as one year from the seva date.
Please confirm before you travel
Reports differ on these points, and TTD can change rules at short notice.
- Seva prices conflict between sources: about Rs 200 versus Rs 500 per person for some sevas.
- The validity period of the connected darshan is reported as one year by two sources, while another source does not state it.
- The release time of day differs between examples (10 AM and 3 PM).
- The exact reporting gate for the darshan was not found.
- Cancellation and refund rules were not found.
- The ticket limit per login was not found.
Getting there from Tirupati by taxi
Tirumala. The darshan is at Tirumala, about 22 km from Tirupati, and the ghat road takes roughly 1 to 1.5 hours. Book a cab for your chosen darshan date so you reach the Special Entry entrance on time.
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
Do I attend the seva in person?
No. The seva is performed by priests with your name and gothram, and you watch it on SVBC. Only the darshan is in person.
Do I need a separate Rs 300 Special Entry ticket?
Not needed. The connected darshan is the Special Entry darshan.
How do I get my darshan date?
After booking, choose the date under Transaction History on the portal. Without this step there is no darshan.
Who may attend the darshan?
Only the persons whose ID was given at booking. Carry the original ID.
How long is the darshan valid?
Two sources say once within one year of the virtual seva date. One source does not state it, so confirm on the portal.
Can I get a date on Brahmotsavam or Vaikuntha Ekadasi?
These days are typically not offered for connected darshan.