A fresh controversy has erupted over special darshan tickets issued under the Srivani Trust scheme at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, after a former TTD chairman alleged financial irregularities of nearly ₹48 crore in ticket sales and allocation. The allegations have intensified demands for a detailed investigation into donation records, beneficiary lists and the online booking system linked to VIP darshan access.
Questions Raised Over Ticket Allocation
According to available information, the controversy centres on the special darshan facility offered under the Srivani Trust scheme, where devotees are granted privileged darshan after making a specified donation. Allegations have surfaced over irregularities in ticket allocation, donor records and beneficiary listings.
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The former TTD chairman has claimed that the distribution process lacked transparency and that prescribed norms were allegedly not followed in several cases. It has also been alleged that some tickets were allotted without proper documentation in the official system.
Questions have further been raised over inconsistencies in online booking records and donation-related digital data. The allegations have triggered concern over transparency in temple administration and the management of donation-linked darshan arrangements.
Opposition Seeks Independent Probe
The issue has sparked political and religious debate across Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states. Opposition parties have described the allegations as serious and demanded an independent investigation into the matter.
Several social and religious organisations have also urged the temple administration to publicly disclose financial records related to Srivani Trust donations and ticket distribution.
TTD authorities, however, have not officially confirmed any major financial scam so far. Officials have maintained that the darshan ticket system and donation management process are conducted according to established guidelines and that all transactions are digitally recorded. The administration has indicated that the allegations are being reviewed and that an internal inquiry could be initiated if required.
Digital Records May Come Under Scrutiny
Sources associated with the matter said any inquiry may examine how special darshan tickets were allotted under the Srivani Trust scheme and whether any preferential access or manipulation occurred during the allocation process. Agencies could also look into whether fake beneficiaries or unauthorised entries were involved.
Experts said investigations in such matters usually involve scrutiny of banking transactions, online ticket logs, server records, donation receipts and beneficiary databases. If evidence of financial manipulation or data tampering is found, the issue could move towards a criminal investigation involving multiple agencies.
The controversy has created concern among devotees, as Tirupati remains one of India’s largest and most visited religious institutions. Pressure continues to mount on the temple administration to maintain transparency and provide clear explanations regarding the allegations.
