It's important to note that TTD had already begun issuing darshan tokens for sarva darshan on Thursday night itself, anticipating the high volume of pilgrims for Vaikunta Ekadasi. Devotees with these tokens will still be permitted for darshan as per the original plan.
Reiterating that recommendation letters for special Darshanam would not be considered during the 10 days, TTD EO said that tickets will be issued only to the individuals who fall under the protocol guidelines.
Devulapalli Ajay will work on honorary basis and assist the LAC presidents in overall development of TTD temples at Jubilee Hills and Himayatnagar and also for works pertaining to new temple under construction at Karimnagar
In a "Dial Your EO" program at Annamayya Bhavan in Tirumala, Reddy said that 4.25 lakh time slot sarva darshanam tickets will be issued on 22nd December at 100 counters in 9 centers in Tirupati.
Reddy added that some devotees are calling the call centers and sending emails to the authorities without verifying this information. He urged devotees to check their bank statements and contact the authorities only if the entire caution deposit amount is not refunded.
An expert committee on this will meet on September 12 and it is likely to submit a report after inspecting the the walkway, based on which further steps would be taken.
TTD has decided to cancel all VIP break darshans on September 12 in view of the Salakatla Brahmotsavams, Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam scheduled to be held on September 12.
It was not that the devotees fight the wild animals with hand sticks but scientific studies revealed that any animal would backpedal if you hold a staff in hand, he stated.