Srisailam Website Not Working? How to Book Sparsha Darshan Tickets Using WhatsApp ManaMitra

Is the Srisailam Temple website not working? If you are trying to book Sparsha Darshan or other Darshan and Seva tickets, the temple website may currently be unavailable due to maintenance.

During this period, devotees can use WhatsApp ManaMitra to book tickets.

How to book Sparsha Darshan tickets using WhatsApp ManaMitra

Open SrisailamGuide.com.
Select Ask SrisailamGuide AI Anna.
Ask: “How to book using WhatsApp ManaMitra?”
AI Anna will provide a step-by-step guide for using WhatsApp ManaMitra.
Follow the instructions to complete your ticket booking.

You can also ask SrisailamGuide AI Anna about booking errors, ticket prices, Darshan and Seva information, sightseeing places and other Srisailam-related questions.

Ask SrisailamGuide AI Anna:
https://srisailamguide.com/ask-srisailamguide-anna/

Note: Website and booking availability can change. Please follow the latest instructions provided through the applicable official booking channels.

How many hours does Samuhika Abhishekam take?

Samuhika Abhishekam takes approximately 2 hours in total.

Sankalpam and mantra recitation: Around 50 minutes
Darshan: Around 50 minutes
Total time: Approximately 2 hours

Do we need to bring water ourselves for the Abhishekam?

For all Abhishekam sevas at the temple, the temple provides the required materials, including water. Devotees do not need to bring water themselves.

Can I get a refund if the ticket is not generated after payment in ManaMitra?

No. If the payment is successful but the ticket is not generated immediately, wait at least 20 minutes before taking any further action.

After 20 minutes, check your UPI app to confirm whether the amount was debited.
If the amount was debited and has not been returned, your ticket may be stuck on the server.
In such a case, you can print the ticket on the date of your Darshan or Seva at the CRO office using the ManaMitra kiosk.

Do not make another payment immediately. Wait 20 minutes and check your UPI transaction status first.

Can devotees from other states book Darshan and Sevas at Srisailam?

Yes. Devotees from other states can book Darshan and Sevas at Srisailam. You do not need to be a resident of Andhra Pradesh.

This applies to Sparsha Darshan, other Darshan services, and Sevas that are available for booking.

When booking through WhatsApp Mana Mitra, the District selection refers to the district where Srisailam Temple is located, not the devotee's home district.

For Srisailam Temple, select Nandyal as the district and then select Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple.

So, if your own state or district is not shown in the booking options, that does not mean you cannot book. Select the temple's district, Nandyal, and continue with the booking.

In short: Devotees from any state can book available Darshan and Seva tickets at Srisailam. The district shown during Mana Mitra booking is the temple's district, not the devotee's residential district.

What is VIP Break Darshan ticket?

At Srisailam, VIP Break Darshan is handled through the VIP/Protocol recommendation process. It is not a separate regular public darshan category.

VIP Break Darshan at Srisailam

A recommendation letter from an MLA, MLC, MP, or similar authorized official from any state is required.
The recommendation letter must be submitted digitally to the Temple Protocol Department at least two days before the scheduled darshan.
The letter can be sent by email to protocol@srisailadevasthanam.org or by WhatsApp to 91600 16215.
Letters submitted only on the darshan day cannot be processed.
VIP Break Darshan costs ₹500 per person. Devotees coming through the recommendation process also need to pay this ₹500 ticket amount.

How to book Aarti Darshan?

Currently, there is no separate ticket for Aarti Darshan at Srisailam Temple. Aarti Darshan is included in the Prathahkala Seva. Devotees who wish to attend Aarti Darshan should book the Prathahkala Seva ticket.

Can I have darshan of Mallikarjuna Swami without any ticket?

Yes. You do not need a ticket for darshan of Mallikarjuna Swami. You can have Sarva Darshan, also called the free queue.

In Sarva Darshan also, you can have darshan of Mallikarjuna Swami from a distance, similar to Seeghra Darshan and Athiseeghra Darshan. Touching the Shiva Lingam is not allowed.

Sarva Darshan is generally available during mostly the same timings as Seeghra Darshan and Athiseeghra Darshan. Timings may vary depending on temple arrangements and crowd conditions.

Can I cancel or change the date of my Darshan or Seva ticket after booking?

No. After completion of booking, cancellation, advancement, or postponement are not accepted.

Why is the devotee name shown twice on the Mana Mitra ticket?

The same name appearing twice on a Mana Mitra ticket is normal. One is the Devotee Copy and the other is the Temple Copy. They are the same ticket, not two separate tickets.

On a Mana Mitra ticket, the devotee's name may appear twice because the ticket contains two copies:

Devotee Copy – to be retained by the devotee.
Temple Copy – to be handed over to the temple staff.

At the queue line entrance, temple staff will tear the ticket along the designated line, collect the Temple Copy, and return the Devotee Copy to the devotee.