What IsInfant Darshan
A special darshan facility by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for infants below 1 year of age.
It lets parents avoid long queues and gives a more comfortable darshan experience with their infant.
📍 Entry Point & Location
Entry is via the Supadam Entrance (Supatham/Supatham, also spelled “Supatham” in many sources) on South Mada Street.
Supadam entrance is near the Tirumala Nambi temple, roughly 100-150 ft from Vaikuntam Queue Complex on South Mada Street.
⏰ Timings
Typical darshan timings for infants are 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM daily.
Some sources also mention a morning slot (e.g. 8:30 AM-10:30 AM) in addition to the afternoon one.
On special/very busy days (festival days, special sevas etc.), infant darshan may be suspended or affected.
✅ Who Can Accompany / Who is Allowed
The infant (< 1 year) plus parents are allowed.
Siblings below 12 years are also permitted.
Grandparents or other relatives generally not allowed for this special darshan.
📄 Documents / What to Bring
Infant’s birth certificate or hospital discharge summary to prove age.
Parents’ valid photo ID (like Aadhaar).If siblings are accompanying, their age proof may also be needed.
💵 Cost & Booking
Free — no charge for infant darshan, or for parents and siblings < 12 years in this category.
No advance booking required. It’s walk-in via the Supadam entrance.
⏳ Duration & Frequency
The darshan process with an infant usually takes about 1-2 hours, depending on crowds.
Once you avail infant darshan, next infant-darshan (if you still have an infant < 1 year) may only be allowed after 90 days (i.e. roughly every 3 months)
⚠️ Things to Watch Out / Tips
On special days or festival occasions, infant darshan may be suspended or changed. Best check with the TTD authorities ahead.
Ensure arrival early in the afternoon window so that crowd pressures are lower.
Carry all necessities for the baby — diapers, feeding bottles, change of clothes etc. Supadam area may not have full-facilities.
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