What goes wrong
Visitors sometimes meet touts who promise quick access, "VIP" slots or sold-out tickets for extra money. Fake websites also copy booking pages.
Safe ways to buy
- Book on the AP Temples portal
- Buy at the pooja or ticket counter inside the temple
- Know the published prices: ₹500, ₹750, ₹1,500, ₹2,500 and ₹5,000
- Always take a receipt
Simple rules
- Do not pay cash to unknown persons
- Ignore anyone who says tickets are finished and offers a shortcut
- Check the website address before you pay
- Ask temple staff if you are unsure
The portal says no agents are authorised
The AP Temples portal states that it does not authorise agents or third-party agencies for online booking. See how to book online.
Is there a VIP darshan I can buy from an agent?
Do not buy access from agents. Special entry tickets are sold at the counter or on the portal.
Srikalahasti Temple at a glance
- Darshan: 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM (Sat to Mon), 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM (Tue to Fri)
- Rahu Ketu Pooja: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, tickets ₹500 to ₹5,000
- Booking: AP Temples portal or the temple counters
- Distance: about 38 km from Tirupati and 110 km from Chennai
- Languages: English, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam