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Summary

    Privileges and Eligibility
    • TTD offers privileged darshan to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Indian defense personnel, and foreigners.
    • Eligible NRIs must present their valid passport and visa and can avail the privilege within 30 days of arrival in India.
    • Indian defense personnel can bring dependents listed on their ID card, while ex-servicemen are not eligible.
    • Foreigners must present a valid passport and visa and cannot bring non-eligible companions.
    Darshan Process
    • Darshan is available daily from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. IST, except on certain occasions with prior notice.
    • Eligible visitors must report at the ATC circle special entry darshan queue and complete an application form.
    • A fee of 300 rupees per person is required, payable in cash.
    • There is no separate queue for privileged darshan; participants join the general queue.
    Rules and Regulations
    • Mobile phones, smartwatches, and large luggage are not allowed; deposit centers are available.
    • Water bottles, snacks, wallets, and certain infant necessities are permitted.
    • The darshan duration ranges from 2 to 5 hours depending on the crowd.
    Accommodation and Facilities
    • TTD accommodation can be registered at the CRO building, no private hotels in Thirumala.
    • Private hotels are available in Tirupati with various price ranges.
    Takeaways
    • Ensure to carry all necessary documents for privileged darshan eligibility.
    • Prepare for a potential wait of 2 to 5 hours during darshan.
    • Cash payment is required for the darshan ticket, so plan accordingly.
    • Accommodation options in Thirumala are limited; consider Tirupati for more choices.
    • Follow the dress code and carry only permitted items for a smooth experience.

    Transcript

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    Hello devotees, welcome to Thmalatraati info by KHM channel. In today's video, we bring you complete details about the privileged redashan provided by TTD for NRS, Indian defense personnel and foreigners.

    Stay with us till the end

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    for valuable insights that will make your pilgrimage smooth and hassle-free. Before moving into the content, share this video with your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues and also subscribe to Thirmalatriati Info by KHM channel.

    Thirmalati Devas Tanam's TTD is

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    offering a special privileged dashan facility to three specific categories of devotees. Non-resident Indians, NRS, Indian defense personnel serving in the army, Navy and Air Force and foreign nationals.

    This privileged dashan is

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    available every day between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

    Indian standard time. However, this dashan will be cancelled on a few significant occasions.

    In such cases, TTD will issue a prior notice at least one week in advance. The special

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    benefit granted to these three categories is that they do not need to book any dashan tickets online nor is any prior registration required to have dashan of Lord Tripati Balachi. They can directly arrive at Thrmala on the day of their visit and have dashan on the same

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    day. Let us now understand the rules and regulations applicable to each category of devotees.

    Non-resident Indians NASA must carry both the original and a photocopy of their valid passport and visa while reporting for dashan. Nas can avail this privilege only within 30 days

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    of their arrival in India. If their arrival has exceeded 30 days, they will no longer be eligible for this privileged resion.

    Strictly only NRAs with a valid passport and visa will be permitted for this dashan. They are not allowed to bring along any friends,

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    relatives or family members who are not NAS. Indian defense personnel must carry both the original and photocopies of their defense ID card.

    They are allowed to take along their dependence for this privileged session. However, only those listed as dependent on their ID card

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    will be permitted. Others including relatives, friends or family not mentioned as dependent will not be allowed along with them for dashan.

    Dependents must carry both the original and a photocopy of their Aadhaar card. This privileged dashen is not applicable

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    to ex-servicemen. Similarly, foreigners must carry both the original and photocopy of a valid passport and visa while reporting for dashen.

    They are not allowed to bring anyone who does not possess valid passport and visa documents. The reporting location for

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    this dashen is at ATC circle rupees 300 special entry dashan Q. Reporting time is between 12:00 p.m.

    and 6:00 p.m. The prescribed dress code is gent with a doi or a ka with pama.

    Ladies are required to wear a sari or a

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    churidar with a tupata. After joining the queue, you will reach a point as shown in this video where a signboard indicates the way to the chairman's office, board members section and JU referrals.

    At this location, an application form will be provided. This form must be duly filled out and

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    accompanied by the required photocopies mentioned earlier. You will then be guided to counters number 13 and 14 which are ticket verification counters.

    Here your application will be verified and you will be required to pay 300 rupees per person as ticket cost. Payment must be made in cash only.

    Upon

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    successful payment the ticket will be issued. Next you will have to join the general queue along with the other 300 rupees special entry dash ticket holders.

    There is no separate or exclusive queue for privileged dashan holders. Mobile phones, smart watches, large luggage and electrical or

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    electronic gadgets are not permitted in the dashan queue. You may either leave these items in your room or if you have not booked any room, you may deposit them at the luggage and mobile deposit center located in the dashen queue.

    After completing the dashen, you can collect them from PAC4, the luggage and

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    mobile collection center. Numerous sign boards are placed around the temple to help you locate the PAC4 building.

    You are allowed to carry water bottles, snacks, hand sanitizers, wallets, vehicle, and room keys. If you are traveling with infants, you may bring along extra diapers, a change of

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    clothes, feeding bottles, one small toy, and any necessary medication. Handbags and backpacks are also permitted.

    The duration of dashan may range from 2 to 5 hours depending on the crowd on that particular day. If you wish to perform tulabaram, then upon entering the

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    temple, first complete your tulabaram offering at the tulabaram mandabam located near the duaja sambam that is the flag pole inside the temple. After completing it, join the dashan queue near the tulabara mandabam and proceed for Lord Balaji's dashan.

    The dashan of Lord Tripati Balaji will be allowed up

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    to the Dara Palakas JN and Vijen. After completing Dashan, proceed to the lu counter and submit your dash ticket.

    One free lu rupees will be provided per person. If you wish to purchase extra laddus, you can buy a regular sized lu

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    for 50 rupees and a largesized lu for 200 rupees. If you require TTD's accommodation at Thrmala, you may register at the offline room booking counter located in the basement floor of the CRO building.

    Please note that there are no private hotels available for stay

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    in Thrala. However, there are a few private muds where rooms may be available.

    You will have to visit each mud in person to enquire and rooms will be allotted based on availability. Alternatively, you can find several private hotels in Tripati across various

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    price ranges. You may check their facilities and ratings online through Google and book your rooms accordingly.

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    this dashion. Thank you for watching and see you again in another informative