Tirupati–Tirumala, 11 May 2026 – For darshan on 12 May 2026, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) released Slotted Sarva Darshan (SSD) tokens from the offline counters at 05:00 AM in Tirupati, followed by Divya Darshan (Sreevari Mettu Margam) tokens. The total SSD tokens released were 14,200, and the DD‑quota was 1,870, both for next‑day darshan only (i.e., tokens issued on 11 May are valid only for 12 May darshan).
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14,200 SSD‑tokens place this day in the lower‑medium‑rush band compared to the recent 18,000–22,000‑quota‑days, indicating a moderate‑footfall‑day rather than a peak‑festival‑rush.
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DD‑quota of 1,870 is slightly below the standard‑2,000‑day band, which usually finishes within 1–2 hours after counters open; devotees arriving after 7:00 AM should expect little to no chance of 12‑May‑DD offline‑tokens.
Crowd‑situation and implications
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Moderate‑quota‑day profile
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A 14,200‑SSD‑quota is neither a low‑10,000‑day nor a high‑18,000‑plus‑day, making it suitable for steady weekday‑or‑pre‑festival‑rush without extreme pressure if the crowd‑band‑holds.
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On such days, SSD tokens may finish by mid‑morning or early‑afternoon, depending on the actual‑arrival‑rate, so late‑comers (after 9:30–10:00 AM) still risk missing out.
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DD‑tokens remain high‑demand despite lower‑quota
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The 1,870‑DD‑quota is small compared to SSD and likely to finish very quickly if the queue‑band‑is heavy. Devotees aiming for Sreevari‑Mettu‑margam should be in the DD‑line by 05:45–06:15 AM on 11 May to have a realistic chance.
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If you miss DD, check TTD’s live‑running‑slot / balance‑ticket page for any remaining 12‑May‑SSD‑slots or switch to ₹300‑Special‑Entry as a backup.
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What devotees should plan for 12‑May‑darshan
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If you want SSD (free‑slotted‑darshan) for 12 May
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Target the Srinivasam / Vishnu Nivasam / Bhudevi‑Complex counters by 05:30–06:30 AM on 11 May to secure a reasonable‑time‑slot (ideally 8:00–11:00 AM or early‑afternoon).
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If you arrive after 9:30–10:00 AM, SSD availability may already be limited, so keep online‑running‑slot options in mind.
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If you want Divya Darshan (Sreevari Mettu Margam) for 12 May
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Be in the DD‑queue before 06:00 AM on 11 May; the 1,870‑tokens are likely to finish quickly on a moderate‑rush‑day.
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If DD is over, you may need to rely on SSD‑running‑slots or shift to a different darshan‑category / date.
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If you miss offline tokens
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TTD often keeps some 12‑May‑SSD‑slots online, but availability can change quickly as the counters fill.
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Planning early and checking live‑status / running‑slot‑page before heading out remains the safest approach.
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