TPN , Andhra Pradesh : Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced the availability of a special ticket for the Morning and Evening Service, priced at ₹1.25 crore. This unique opportunity allows devotees to partake in various rituals from the Suprabhata (morning awakening) service to the Ekanta Seva (night service), providing a close view of the divine presence of Lord Venkateswara.
The ticket grants access not only to the purchaser but also to six family members, allowing them to experience the grandeur of the deity’s services throughout the day. For six days a week, the ticket is available at ₹1 crore, while on Fridays, it will cost ₹1.25 crore.
Introduced in the 1980s, the Morning and Evening Service ticket was initially made available for devotees contributing ₹1 crore or more towards the construction of the Sri Padmavati Super Specialty Hospital. After a temporary halt in issuance, TTD resumed offering these tickets in 2021 and currently has 347 service tickets available.
Organizations can also purchase this ticket, enabling them to participate in the services on any chosen day throughout the year. The ticket can be utilized for a lifetime or for up to twenty years, allowing devotees a rare chance to engage in daily worship. After participating in the services, devotees will receive offerings such as clothes and prasad. However, TTD retains the right to cancel any bookings due to changes in services.
Devotees consider securing this ticket as a significant spiritual blessing, underscoring the rarity and value of the experience.