TTD to develop spl. application for devotees
The Hindu
‘Darshan ticket holders who failed to visit Tirumala due to rains can book slot online’
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is all set to develop a software application for the devotees who could not undertake a pilgrimage to the hill shrine between November 18 and 30 due to the rains, despite booking darshan tickets.
TTD Additional Executive Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy said the application will be made available in a few days. The devotees can book darshan slots online using the number provided on the previous tickets and visit the temple on any date of their choice within the next six months.
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