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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam: Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple is situated amidst the Tirumala hills in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Designated within the temple is Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu who is believed to have arrived on Earth to save humanity from the sufferings and misfortunes of the Kali Yuga. Lord Venkateswara is known as Kaliyuga Prathyaksha Daivam and the sacred abode of the lord is known as Kaliyuga Vaikuntha. The temple is renowned by many names, including - Tirupati Balaji Temple, Tirumala Temple, and Tirupati Temple.

The special darshan quota for the month of April 2024, priced at Rs. 300, will be released today as Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam has announced this wonderful news for devotees wishing to visit Tirumala. Let's check out 5 reasons to MUST VISIT the Tirumala Temple and the TTD online process to book special Darshan Tokens. 

The god Venkateswara, a manifestation of Vishnu, resides in the Sri Venkateswara Swami Vaari Temple. (Image Source: Instagram)

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam: 5 Reasons To Visit Tirupati Balaji 

1. Real Hair On The Lord Venkateswara Idol - The idol's hair is as real as it gets - it's silky, sleek,  and free of tangles! It is believed that Lord Balaji lost his hair on Earth due to a mishap. The Gandharva princess Neela Devi chopped off a section of her lustrous hair, gave it to the Lord, and asked him to place it atop his head. Balaji took the offering and said that anyone who comes to his temple and offers a lock of hair shall be blessed. Thus started the custom of devotees slicing off their hair at the temple and presenting the severed mane as a gift.

2. The Light That Has Always Been Burning - In the sanctum sanctorum, lit earthen lamps are positioned in front of the idol. Their flames have been flashing for an eternity and never go out. The flame that never goes out may be the best analogy for the unwavering faith of a fervent believer in their God. 

3. Richest Temple In India - The richest temple in India is Tirupati Temple, which is one of its amazing facts! Huge amounts of money, jewellery, gold, property deeds, and even Demat shared transfers are donated by the devotees. Offerings to the shrine total about INR 22 million every day.

4. Magnificent Idol Of Lord Tirupati - The deity appears to be standing in the centre of the sanctum sanctorum when viewed from the exterior of the temple. It is actually situated on the Garba Gudi's right side. This is a small but significant feature that enhances the idol's beauty. The idol's unusual placement astounds both enthusiasts and outsiders.

5. Abode Of Goddess Lakshmi - Balaji's heart still harbours the presence of goddess Lakshmi. Every Thursday during Nija Roop Darshanam, the major idol at Tirupati Balaji is adorned with a white wooden covering, as per the priests. According to the priests, the goddess impression is still visible when the plaster is removed.

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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam: TTD Online Booking Process For Special Darshan Tokens 

Following are the steps to book the SED Tickets: 

STEP 1: Go to the website of Tirupati Balaji: https://ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in/home/dashboard 

STEP 2: The user will be redirected to the new TTD page, where they must enter their mobile number and complete a captcha and wait in a virtual queue for a few minutes.

STEP 3: To gain access to the Special Entry Darshan availability page, enter the six-digit OTP that was issued to your phone number on the following page and log in. 

STEP 4: Choose the date that works best for you, then decide on the number of attendees and the darshan time window.

STEP 5: Complete all the fields regarding the devotees' schedule for darshans.

STEP 6: Choose the identity document to be presented at the temple for admittance, such as an Aadhaar, PAN, or passport (for devotees who are not residents of India). 

STEP 7: The website will take you to the payment page where users must download their reserved tickets and make online payments. 

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NOTE: The hotel quota in Tirumala and Tirupati will also be made accessible. Tickets for Angra Pradakshina are also available. Additionally, TTD is releasing tickets for Srivani darshan with a focus on the elderly and disabled. A number of service quotas, including Navaneetha Seva and Parakamani Seva, will also be made accessible.

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