The Srivani Trust tickets for darshan of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams have been involved in a black market racket. This has made a lot of people very angry in Andhra Pradesh. Many devotees of Lord Venkateswara wait for a time to have darshan but some people are using technology to get tickets and sell them for a lot of money.
People are asking how the TTD online booking system can be so insecure.
Massive Scam in Srivani Trust Tickets?
The Srivani Trust was made to help devotees who donate to the trust have darshan.. It seems like some private internet centers and travel agents are using special software to book tickets before other devotees can. They use “auto-filling” software to fill in details and book tickets soon as the server is active. This way they can get 400 to 500 tickets in a few seconds.
Devotees see “Sold Out” messages. The tickets are actually being sold on the black market.
Third-Party Software Under Scanner
It looks like some people are using booking techniques to get tickets before others. This is not fair to devotees. The TTD booking portal needs to be more secure. Some experts think they should use:
- Better CAPTCHA systems
- OTP-based authentication
- AI-powered bot detection tools
- Device and IP-based booking restrictions
- Real-time fraud monitoring systems
Many devotees want an audit of the online booking system.
Chennai Travel Agency Under Investigation
The TTD Vigilance is investigating a travel agency in Chennai called Padmavathi Travels. They found that many Srivani tickets were booked using one mobile number. These tickets are normally priced at ₹10,500. They were being resold for ₹13,500 to ₹15,000. This is a profit.
People are criticizing that the faith of devotees is being turned into a business.
Political Controversy Intensifies
This issue has become a debate. Some leaders had criticized the Srivani Trust system earlier.. Now they have increased the Srivani ticket quota by 2,000 tickets. This has led to criticism from parties and devotees.
People are asking why the quota was increased and why the system was not abolished.
“No Scam During Jagan Government?” Debate Emerges
Some people are saying that during the government there were strict mechanisms to prevent such scams.. Now it seems like the supervision is weak. This has allowed travel agencies to dominate the booking process.
Devotees are asking how the system failed to detect hundreds of bookings from one number. They are also asking why stricter cases have not been filed against those involved.
Serious Questions Over TTD Administration
The controversy has raised concerns about the Tirumala darshan system. People are asking if there are loopholes in the TTD booking system and if there is insider involvement.
Devotees believe that the system should never be vulnerable to exploitation and black market operations.
Devotees Demand Full Investigation
For devotees darshan of Lord Venkateswara is a very spiritual experience. The allegations of organized black market operations have caused concern and distress.
Devotees are demanding an investigation, strict action against travel mafias and reforms in the online ticket booking system. They want transparency in Srivani Trust operations.
People think that the priority should be protecting the faith and trust of devotees visiting Tirumala.
FAQ
What are Srivani tickets?
Srivani tickets are darshan tickets for devotees who donate to the Srivani Trust.
What is the alleged scam?
Some travel agencies allegedly used software to book tickets and resell them at high prices.
Which agency is, under investigation?
The TTD Vigilance is investigating a Chennai-based agency called Padmavathi Travels.
Why has this become a controversy?
The controversy intensified because leaders who criticized the Srivani Trust system earlier have now increased the ticket quota of abolishing it.
