Temple Darshan, Pooja and Sevas Information Infoirmation Website Tirupati Divya Darshan timings and booking procedure. The counter opens at 4 a.m. for Alipiri Mettu.
History of Alipiri
Tamilians refer to the area at the base of the hill as “Adivaram.” It is referred to as “Adipadi” (first step) by the traditional. However, it is now widely recognized as “Alipiri.”About it, there are two stories. According to one legend, there is a large tamarind tree that shelters the deity Adisesha. In Vaishnavam, the tamarind tree holds greater significance. Nammalwar would stay in the tamarind tree’s hole for a considerable amount of time to grant darshan. Given the presence of puli (tamarind trees) in Adivaram, the tree was initially known as Adipuli before evolving into Alipiri over time. There’s another interesting story. Once, Hyder Ali came to attack Tirumala. He asked questions concerning the Hill Deity. Varaham is the reply, the Hindu minister said. “Suvar” is what Varaha means. Hyder Ali ran like a horse at hearing the word. Then the crowd shouted, “Alipare,” which meant Ali had fled. Daily, Alipare has evolved into Alipiri.
Tirupati Divya Darshan Counter Timings and Booking Procedure
- 15,000 Divya Darshan tokens will be issued daily.
- 10,000 divya darshan tokens will be issued at Alipiri Bhudevi Complex
- 5,000 Divya Darshan tokens will be issued at Srivari Mettu
- Alipiri Bhudevi Complex counter opens at 4 a.m.
- Srivari Mettu counter opens at 5 a.m.
- Divya Darshan tokens are meant for the pilgrims who reach Tirumala by steps.
- Pilgrims who avail of Divya Darshan tokens can reach Tirumala by bus or their vehicle.
- The restriction on ticket validation was removed, so it is not mandatory to walk in steps.
- Any photo ID proof will be considered for the Divya Darshan tokens.
- Walking by Alipiri Mettu usually takes 3 hours, 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Walking by Srivari Mettu usually takes 2 hours, 30 minutes to 2 hours, 45 minutes.
- It is 3550 steps at the Alipiri Mettu path and 2550 at the Srivari Mettu path.
- Alipiri Mettu entrance to the Tirumala toll gate is 9 km long.
- Srivari Mettu entrance to Tirumala is 2.1 km long.
- Luggage depositing counters are located at the Alipiri and Srivari Mettu entrances.
- Deposited luggage can be collected after reaching Tirumala.
- It usually takes 2 to 3 hours for a luggage vehicle to reach Tirumala.
- Alipiri Mettu timings: 4 a.m to 7 p.m.
- Srivari Mettu Timings: 6 a.m to 5 p.m
Tirupati Divya Darshan Timings
| Day | Approx. Darshan Time |
| Monday | 3 hours to 4 hours |
| Tuesday | 3 hours to 4 hours |
| Wednesday | 3 hours to 4 hours |
| Thursday | 3 hours to 4 hours |
| Friday | 3 hours, 30 minutes to 4 hours, 30 minutes |
| Saturday | 4 hours to 6 hours |
| Sunday | 4 hours to 6 hours |
- Divya Darshan Token availability usually lasts for 5 to 6 hours during the weekdays.
- Divya Darshan Token availability usually lasts for 1 to 1 hour, and 30 minutes during weekends, festival days, and public holidays.
- Kindly note that TTD can stop Divya Darshan tokens during rush hours.