Srisailam Seva & Darshan Booking Guide (Official Website Explained)

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Many devotees visit the Official Srisailam Temple Website but feel confused about what seva to book, how to book, and when tickets are released.

This guide explains how to use the official website step-by-step.

Note: This guide is based on the official website (not the mobile app).


Table of Contents

  1. When Tickets Are Released
  2. How to Start Booking
  3. Online Booking Menu Options
  4. Pratyaksha Seva Booking (Sevas Done in Person)
  5. Paroksha Seva Booking (Seva Done on Your Behalf)
  6. Darshan Ticket Booking
  7. Download Ticket
  8. Donations
  9. Accommodation Booking

When Are Tickets Released?

Usually, all seva, darshan, and accommodation tickets for the next month are released in the last week of the current month.

Example:

  • If you want to visit in July, tickets are usually released in the last week of June.

So it is better to plan your trip after checking availability on the website.


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How to Start Booking

First open the official website:

https://www.srisailadevasthanam.org/

Steps:

  1. Register on the website
  2. Login to your account
  3. Click Online Booking in the main menu

For mobile users:

  • Click the top left menu icon
  • Select Online Booking

Inside this section you can book:

  • Sevas
  • Darshan tickets
  • Accommodation

Under Online Booking, you will see these main options:

  • Pratyaksha Seva Booking
  • Paroksha Seva Booking
  • Darshanam Tickets
  • Donations
  • Accommodation
  • Publications

Below is a simple explanation of each option.


Pratyaksha Seva Booking (Sevas You Attend in Person)

From this section you can book sevas such as:

  • Abhishekam
  • Homas
  • Cow Pooja
  • Kumkum Archana
  • Kalyanotsavam
  • Other temple sevas

Abhishekam

There are two types of Abhishekam. In both cases devotees can pour water and touch the Shiva Lingam.

1. Garbhalaya Abhishekam

  • Devotees sit inside the main Garbhalaya near the Jyotirlinga
  • Perform Abhishekam for about 5–10 minutes
  • While booking this ticket you will get option to book two extra 500rs tickets ( Abhishekanthar Darshan / Sparsh Darshan )

This is a very special seva because devotees are very close to the deity.

2. Samuhik Abhishekam

This is a group Abhishekam.

Steps:

  1. Pandit ji performs Sankalp
  2. Your Gotra and family names are recited
  3. Mantras are chanted
  4. Devotees go to the temple and pour water and touch the Shiva Lingam
  5. While booking this ticket you will get option to book two extra 500rs tickets ( Abhishekanthar Darshan / Sparsh Darshan )

Kumkum Archana

Srisailam is both:

  • Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva
  • Shakti Peeth of Goddess Bhramaramba Devi

In this seva:

  • Kumkum Archana is performed before the Goddess
  • Kumkum is offered to Sri Chakra while mantras are recited

You can also bring a saree for the Goddess and give it to the priest with a request to place it near the feet of the Goddess.

After this seva you can go for Jyotirlinga darshan (distance darshan, no touch).

Homas

Different homas are also available in this section.

After completing the homa devotees can go for Jyotirlinga darshan (distance darshan).


Paroksha Seva Booking (Seva Done on Your Behalf)

In this option:

  • You do not need to be physically present in Srisailam
  • Priests perform the seva on your behalf

You can:

  • Select an auspicious date
  • Provide your Gotra
  • Add up to 4 family member names

After the seva, Prasadam will be sent to your address.


Darshan Ticket Booking

Using this section you can book darshan tickets.

Sparsh Darshan

Devotees can touch the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga.

Distance Darshan (No Touch)

Other darshan options include:

  • Athiseeghra Darshan (Alankara Darshan Only)
  • Seeghra Darshan

You can also book:

  • Laddu Prasadam
  • Keshakhandana (Hair Offering)

Download Ticket

After ticket booking , Click "booking history" or "Print A Ticket" menu , in that page u can click the second icon in your booked ticket row , after clicking the icon wait few seconds and a "Download" button appear click this button to download the ticket pdf


Donations

Devotees can donate to the temple through this section.

Many people donate on special occasions such as:

  • Birthdays
  • Anniversaries
  • Special prayers

Accommodation Booking

Temple guest house rooms can also be booked from the website.

Important Note:

  • Not all accommodation options may be available at all times
  • Currently only a few options may be active
  • Always check availability on the website before planning
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