Tirumala pilgrims to experience high-tech spiritual journey as new experience centre, upgraded museum to open soon

timesofindia.indiatimes.com Sep 26, 2026

Tirumala pilgrims to experience high-tech spiritual journey as new experience centre, upgraded museum to open soon

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Sep 26, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) inaugurated a Healing and Devotional Centre within the Vaikuntam Queue Complex‑1 and a modernised Sri Venkateswara Museum on September 16, coinciding with the Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavams and attended by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The Pilgrim Experience Centre, located in the 17th compartment of the queue complex, uses 3D and virtual‑reality displays created by Durlabha Darshanam to showcase the temple’s history, puranas and traditions to devotees waiting for darshan. TTD plans to expand the content library to include administration, architecture and donor stories, establishing a permanent production ecosystem. The refurbished museum now features 14 thematic galleries with ancient artifacts and interactive digital exhibits, and is finalising operational manuals, security systems and visitor services ahead of its public opening.

💡 Why It Matters

· By turning long waiting periods into immersive educational experiences, TTD is redefining pilgrimage logistics and deepening devotees’ connection to heritage through technology.

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