TTD uses AI command centre to manage Tirumala summer rush; 3.20 lakh pilgrims in four days

20 lakh pilgrims at the Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala in the last four days, with a staggering Hundi income of ₹15.70 crore. File

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The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has mounted an efficient and technology-driven response to the intense summer rush sweeping the sacred hill abode of Lord Venkateswara, leveraging an AI-based Integrated Command Control Centre to monitor and regulate pilgrim movement in real time.Supported by an extensive network of CCTV cameras tracking the queues within and outside queue complexes, the authorities have been able to dynamically manage crowd flow, significantly reducing waiting times and enhancing darshan access for the common devotee. Published - May 06, 2026 12:57 pm IST