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TTD Vaikunta Ekadasi 2025 Online Booking: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) announced the schedule for the Vaikunta Ekadasi Darshan at the Lord Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, which will be celebrated from January 10 to 19, 2025. Online booking for the Vaikunta Dwara Darshan began on December 23, while the Rs 300 Special Entry Darshan (SED) tickets will be available for booking from 11 am on December 24, 2024, through TTD's official website. 

The Vaikunta Dwaram, the sacred inner passage encircling the sanctum sanctorum, will remain open throughout the 10-day festival, providing devotees with a unique spiritual experience.

To manage the expected large number of pilgrims, Slotted Sarva Darshan (SSD) tokens will be distributed at eight centres in Tirupati, including MR Palli, Srinivasam and Bhudevi Complex, as well as at Kaustubham Guesthouse in Tirumala. Only devotees with valid tokens will be allowed to join the darshan queue, while those without tokens can visit Tirumala but will not be permitted for darshan.

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Several key events have been planned for the festival, including the VIP protocol darshan starting at 4:45 am on January 10, 2025 (Vaikunta Ekadasi). The grand Swarna Ratham (golden chariot) procession will take place from 9 am to 11 am on the same day. On January 11, 2025 (Dwadasi), the Chakrasnanam ritual will be performed at Srivari Pushkarini (temple pond) between 5:30 am and 6:30 am

In preparation for the large influx of devotees, TTD has made extensive arrangements to ensure a smooth experience. Annadanam (free food distribution) will be provided, offering tea, coffee and meals from 6 am to midnight. A buffer stock of 3.5 lakh laddus will also be maintained to meet the high demand. Additionally, traffic management has been coordinated with local police to ensure smooth movement around the temple.

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Vaikunta Ekadasi is a deeply revered festival that attracts lakhs of devotees seeking spiritual blessings. With its meticulous planning, TTD is preparing to provide a smooth experience to all devotees during the festival.

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