When will October tickets released for sparsh darshan
October 2026 Sparsha Darshan tickets are expected to be released around the last week of September 2026. Generally around 27th of the month .
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What Is the Difference Between Garbhalaya and Samuhika Abhishekam at Srisailam?
Garbhalaya Abhishekam and Samuhika Abhishekam are both Abhishekam sevas at Srisailam where devotees can personally pour water and touch the Shiva Lingam, but they differ in price, seva format, and timings.
| Feature | Garbhalaya Abhishekam | Samuhika Abhishekam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹5,000 | ₹1,500 |
| Type | Individual seva inside the main Garbhalaya, near the Jyotirlinga | Group Abhishekam |
| What devotees do | Devotees can sit near the Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga, personally pour water over the Shiva Lingam, and touch it. The Abhishekam experience lasts about 5 to 10 minutes. | Pandit performs Sankalp, recites your Gotra and family names, and chants mantras. After that, all devotees join the Sparsh Darshan queue, enter the Garbhalayam, pour water, and touch the Shiva Lingam. |
| Touching Shiva Lingam | Allowed | Allowed |
| Ticket eligibility | Single person or couple | Single person or couple |
Abhishekanthar Darshan:
While booking either Abhishekam ticket, the booking process may provide an option to book
two additional ₹500 Abhishekanthar Darshan tickets.
Garbhalaya Abhishekam Timings
During Sravana Masam, 13 August 2026 to 12 September 2026, Garbhalaya Abhishekam is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:15 AM, 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
For the rest of the year, it is available Tuesday to Friday at 6:15 AM, 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
Samuhika Abhishekam Timings
During Sravana Masam, 13 August 2026 to 12 September 2026, Samuhika Abhishekam is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
For the rest of the year, it is available Tuesday to Friday at 6:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
Important: Both Abhishekam sevas allow devotees to personally pour water
and touch the Shiva Lingam.
Leela Kalyanam Seva Darshan: Which Darshan Is Allowed?
Devotees who have a Leela Kalyanam Seva ticket can have distance darshan of Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy before the Leela Kalyanam Seva begins.
For this darshan, devotees can use the 150 Seegra Darshan queue line. Devotees should reach the queue line at least 30 minutes before the time slot mentioned on their ticket.
The darshan is from a distance and is not Sparsha Darshan.
If you have booked a Leela Kalyanam Seva, plan to reach the queue line early so you have enough time to join the darshan process before your seva slot.
Prathahkala Seva at Srisailam: What Happens During the Seva?
Prathahkala Seva at Srisailam is a special early-morning seva that allows devotees to participate in various spiritual rituals and receive the blessings of the priests.
What Happens During Prathahkala Seva?
Devotees participating in the Prathahkala Seva are provided rooms near Trishul Hotel.
In the morning, devotees arrive for the Seva, where the Harathi begins. This is followed by Pooja and Alankaram of the deity.
After this, Abhishekam is performed. Once the Abhishekam is completed, devotees are seated at nearby places. The Pujari comes to the devotees and gives blessings.
Darshan and Special Pooja
After receiving blessings, devotees have Vruddha Mallikarjuna Swamy Darshan.
The Seva is followed by a special Sri Chakra Pooja. After completion of the Seva, devotees receive a Shawl and Prasadam.
Who Can Participate?
- One child below 10 years can be allowed along with the eligible devotee.
- An additional single person may also be allowed to participate by obtaining the required ticket.
Prathahkala Seva Experience
Prathahkala Seva provides devotees with an opportunity to participate in the early-morning rituals, Abhishekam, receive blessings from the Pujari, have Vruddha Mallikarjuna Swamy Darshan and attend the special Sri Chakra Pooja.
Note: Seva arrangements and participation rules may change according to the temple administration. Devotees should confirm the latest instructions when booking or before attending the Seva.
Where Is the CRO Office in Srisailam? Location & Google Maps
The CRO Office (Central Reception Office) in Srisailam is located at Nandi Circle, near the main temple area.
The CRO Office is used for temple room enquiries and ticket-related assistance. A touchscreen kiosk is also available there for devotees who need to print a WhatsApp Mana Mitra ticket when payment has been completed but the ticket was not generated.
CRO Office Srisailam Location
- Location: Nandi Circle, Srisailam
- Near: Main temple area
- Also known as: Central Reception Office (CRO)
Google Maps Location
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If you have completed payment through WhatsApp Mana Mitra but your ticket has not been generated, you can visit the CRO Office on your booked date and use the touchscreen kiosk to generate and print your ticket.
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Mana Mitra Payment Completed but Ticket Not Generated? What to Do
Payment completed but your Mana Mitra ticket is not generated? Don't worry. If the payment was successful but your Srisailam Mana Mitra ticket has not appeared, follow these steps.
What to Do If Your Mana Mitra Ticket Is Not Generated
- Wait approximately 20 minutes. Sometimes the ticket may take some time to be generated after successful payment.
- Do not make another payment immediately. If the ticket has not appeared after payment, avoid booking again until you have checked the status.
- Visit the CRO Office at Srisailam on your booked date.
- At the CRO Office, use the available touchscreen kiosk and select “WhatsApp Ticket”.
- Enter the mobile number used for the Mana Mitra booking.
- The kiosk can be used to generate and print your ticket.
What Should You Carry?
Carry your payment confirmation and any available booking details with you. These details can be useful when checking your booking at the CRO Office.
Important: If your payment has already been completed, avoid making a second payment immediately just because the ticket has not appeared.
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How Much Time Does Umamaheswara Swamy Vratham Take at Srisailam?
Umamaheswara Swamy Vratham at Srisailam generally takes around 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes.
Devotees must reach the seva queue line at least 15 minutes before their booked slot time. The seva may not start exactly at the scheduled time, as it may take some time for other devotees participating in the seva to arrive.
If you are planning to attend Umamaheswara Swamy Vratham, keep around 1 to 1.5 hours for the seva, along with some additional time for waiting.