Restrictions likely on darshans in Tirumala due to rising Covid cases

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is likely to impose restrictions on darshan of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala due to the
rising intensity Covid-19 cases in the country.TTD has already cut down on issue of daily free Slotted Sarva Darshan (SSD) tokens from
22,000 to 15,000 a day
It is now mulling cutting down on daily issuance of Rs
300 special entry darshan tickets too, starting from the month of May
300 special entry darshan tickets online for darshan from April 21 till April 30; but cannot come to Tirumala due to rising cases of
Coronavirus in the country, can use the same tickets for darshan in the next 90 days.Amid latest developments across the country, where
several temples and places of worship have been temporarily closed for devotees, speculations are rife that TTD may impose restrictions in
issuance of Rs
take a decision on the matter
The announcement is expected soon when TTD announces the quota of special entry darshan tickets to be issued for the month of May.