Category: Darshan & Seva Booking

Sparsha Darshan Not Available? What to Book Instead at Srisailam

If Sparsha Darshan tickets are not available, check in this order:

  1. Samuhika or Garbhalaya Abhishekam: you can still touch the Shiva Lingam. Held only Tuesday to Friday.
  2. ₹150 Seeghra or ₹300 Athiseeghra Darshan: normally available every day, even on festival and busy days. Darshan from a distance; you cannot touch the Lingam. Available in Mana Mitra and at the temple counters.
  3. Sarva Darshan: free, no ticket needed.

Availability is what SrisailamGuide sees locally, not an official guarantee. Check your date in Mana Mitra before travelling.

How to get the Abhishekanthar Darshan ticket when the temple website is not working?

The Abhishekanthar Darshan ticket (₹500 per person) lets up to two family members (adults, or children aged 10 or above) go with a couple who are doing Samuhika Abhishekam or Garbhalaya Abhishekam, and have Sparsha Darshan (touching the Shiva Lingam) with them.

Where it is normally booked

The Abhishekanthar Darshan ticket is normally available only on the official temple website, as an option while booking the Abhishekam. It is not offered separately.

The temple website is currently not working, so this option is not available right now.

Temporary alternative

Until the temple website works again, each accompanying family member can book a Sri Vruddha Mallikarjuna Swamy Abhishekam ticket (₹500) instead. In this case one ticket is for one person only, just like the Abhishekanthar Darshan ticket.

They must go along with the devotees who have the Samuhika or Garbhalaya Abhishekam ticket. Then they can go with the Abhishekam couple and touch the Shiva Lingam.

Book it through WhatsApp Mana Mitra (9552300009): send "Hi" → Temple Services → Nandyal → Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple → Service → Seva → Pratyaksha Seva → Sri Vruddamallikarjuna Swamy Vari Abhishekam. Choose the same date as the Abhishekam, and the slot nearest to the time of your booked Abhishekam.

Sri Vruddha Mallikarjuna Swamy Abhishekam slots: 5:30 AM, 6:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 6:00 PM.

Example: parents booked Samuhika Abhishekam at 6:00 PM (₹1,500, couple ticket), and their two children (aged 10 or above) want to go with them. Each child books a Sri Vruddha Mallikarjuna Swamy Abhishekam ticket at 6:00 PM (2 × ₹500). Total ₹2,500 for 4 people.

Children below 10 years do not need a ticket to accompany their parents. Carry the child's Aadhaar card as proof of age.

Without a Samuhika or Garbhalaya Abhishekam

If you book the Sri Vruddha Mallikarjuna Swamy Abhishekam ticket on its own, not along with a Samuhika or Garbhalaya Abhishekam couple, it gives the Abhishekam at the Sri Vruddha Mallikarjuna Swamy temple and Alankara Darshan of Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy (from a distance, without touching).

This is a temporary arrangement while the temple website is down. Please confirm the latest rules with the temple before travelling.

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Mana Mitra Shows the Same Time Twice (7:30 AM – 7:30 AM) – What Does It Mean?

If Mana Mitra shows a slot with the same time twice, for example 7:30 AM – 7:30 AM, it means the darshan or seva starts at 7:30 AM. Mana Mitra shows only the start time for that slot; no end time is given.

This is how the slot is displayed. It is not a problem with your booking, and it does not mean the slot has no time. Choose it as the 7:30 AM slot and plan to reach the temple before that time.

The same applies to any time shown twice, such as 12:30 PM – 12:30 PM or 9:00 PM – 9:00 PM: the darshan or seva starts at that time.

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Can I Book 2 Abhishekam Tickets Using the Same Mobile Number and Different Aadhaar cards? ?

Yes, you can try booking the second Abhishekam ticket using the same WhatsApp mobile number with a different devotee name and Aadhaar number.

First, complete the booking of one ticket. After the first booking is completed, try booking the second ticket using the same WhatsApp number with the second devotee's name and Aadhaar number.

Mana Mitra may currently apply booking limits based on the mobile number and Aadhaar number. The exact limit for Garbhalaya Abhishekam is not confirmed.

If Mana Mitra allows the second booking, you can continue with the booking normally.

If you receive a "Something Went Wrong" message while trying to book the second ticket, the mobile number may have reached its booking limit. In that situation, the practical option is to try again using another WhatsApp mobile number and the respective devotee's Aadhaar details.

Important: Booking limits can change, so follow the instructions and limits shown by Mana Mitra during the current booking process.

Ishtakameshwari Temple Darshan and Ticket Booking Details for October 2026

Ishtakameshwari Temple darshan has resumed from October 2026.

Ishtakameshwari Temple darshan tickets for October 2026 released.

Devotees planning to visit Ishtakameshwari Temple in October 2026 should check the latest travel information before visiting, as weather conditions may affect travel.

Online Booking

  • Book online only at the Nekkanti Jungle Ride website: nstr.co.in/nekkanti-jungle-ride-istakameswari (not on the Srisailam Devasthanam website or Mana Mitra).
  • 16 online tickets are available per day.
  • Tickets are released online 5 days before the darshan date.
  • Maximum 4 devotees can be booked under one order ID.
  • Ticket price is ₹1,000 per person.
  • ID proof details of every devotee must be entered during booking.
  • Carry a printed copy of the order ID on the day of darshan.

For online booking, visit: Nekkanti Jungle Ride – Ishtakameswari Online Booking

For example, if you need a ticket for October 5, you can try online booking from 11 AM on October 1.

Offline Booking

  • 104 offline tickets are available per day.
  • Offline tickets are available at the Nekkanti Jungle Ride Counter at Sikharam.
  • Offline booking starts one day before the darshan date.
  • Counter timings are from 8 AM to 5 PM.
  • Ticket price is ₹1,000 per person.

For example, if you need a ticket for October 5, you need to join the queue on the night of October 4 and be at the counter by 8 AM on October 5.

Ride details

  • The darshan is a jungle ride by vehicle, about 8.5 km through the Nallamala forest, starting from the Nekkanti Jungle Ride counter at Shikharam. Each vehicle carries 8 people.
  • Total ride time is about 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Reach the Nekkanti Jungle Ride counter at Shikharam on or before 8:30 AM on your ride day. If you are late, the booking can be cancelled without refund.
  • Pick-up: There is no pick-up from hotels or Srisailam town. Reach the Shikharam counter yourself.
  • Return: The same vehicle brings devotees back to the Nekkanti Jungle Ride counter at Shikharam after darshan.
  • Carry your Aadhaar / ID card on the ride. Plastic is not allowed. Tickets are non-cancellable and non-refundable, and rides may be cancelled in bad weather.

Children

For Ishtakameshwari, every person above 8 years needs a ticket (₹1,000). Children below 8 years do not need a ticket, but any proof with date of birth is compulsory. This is different from the main Srisailam temple, where children below 10 do not need a ticket.

Source: Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve – Nekkanti Jungle Ride

For any queries regarding Ishtakameshwari Temple darshan, contact the Public Relations Supervisor between 11 AM and 7 PM.

For more information about Srisailam, you can also contact SrisailamGuide through WhatsApp.

Note: Travel arrangements, ticket availability, timings and other rules may change. Please verify the latest information through the relevant official sources before travelling.

Can family members accompany parents for Abhishekam or other Sevas without taking the same Seva?

Yes. If parents have booked a Seva and their children or other family members want to accompany them, they do not necessarily need to book the same Seva. They can use the applicable darshan ticket to accompany them, subject to the allowed accompanying-person limit.

Children below 10 years: Children below 10 years of age do not need a separate ticket to accompany their parents for Abhishekam, Homam, Kalyanam, Kumkumarchana or other Sevas. They are not counted in the two additional persons. Carry the child's Aadhaar card as proof of age. Children aged 10 years or above need a ticket like any other person and are counted in the two additional persons.

For Samuhika Abhishekam or Garbhalaya Abhishekam

Samuhika Abhishekam and Garbhalaya Abhishekam are couple Sevas. One ticket is for the husband and wife together, and both can participate in the Abhishekam with that one ticket. Samuhika Abhishekam ticket: ₹1,500. Garbhalaya Abhishekam ticket: ₹5,000.

Up to two additional persons (adults, or children aged 10 or above) can accompany the couple. Each takes a ₹500 Abhishekanthar Darshan ticket (Sparsha Darshan). You get the option to book these two extra tickets while booking the Abhishekam.

For example, if parents are performing Abhishekam and their two children (aged 10 or above) want to accompany them:

  • Samuhika Abhishekam: couple ticket ₹1,500 + 2 × ₹500 = ₹2,500 for 4 people
  • Garbhalaya Abhishekam: couple ticket ₹5,000 + 2 × ₹500 = ₹6,000 for 4 people

The two additional persons do not need to perform Abhishekam. They can accompany the parents according to the applicable entry arrangement. The ₹500 ticket also permits Sparsha Darshan and touching the deity as allowed by the temple's current darshan arrangement.

A maximum of two additional persons can accompany one Abhishekam couple ticket.

For Kalyanam, Homam, Kumkumarchana and other Sevas

If the parents have booked a Seva such as Kalyanam, Homam or Kumkumarchana, up to two additional persons can accompany them by taking a ₹300 Athi Sheeghra Darshan ticket each, subject to the applicable rules.

The ₹300 ticket holders can enter and accompany the Seva participants, but they cannot participate in the Seva or perform the pooja. They need to sit or wait at the designated nearby area while the Seva participants perform the ritual.

Important: The exact entry and accompanying-person rules can change according to the temple's current arrangements. Check the latest official Srisailam Devasthanam rules before booking.

ManaMitra “Something went wrong” Error

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Why does ManaMitra show “Something went wrong” when booking tickets?

As of 25 September 2026, it appears that ManaMitra may have a limit on the number of tickets that can be booked using the same mobile number and Aadhaar number.

If the booking limit has been reached, you may receive a “Something went wrong” message and may not be able to complete another booking.

What can you do?

If you have reached the booking limit, you can try booking through another family member’s WhatsApp mobile number and Aadhaar number, subject to the applicable booking rules.

Important: This is based on the booking behavior observed as of 25 September 2026. ManaMitra booking limits or rules may change, so check the latest instructions shown during the booking process.

No Response from Mana Mitra During Ticket Booking?

If you don’t get any response from Mana Mitra while booking tickets, it may mostly be due to a temporary server problem.

First, cancel the present session by sending “Hi”. Then try the ticket booking process again after some time.

If you still don’t get a response, repeat the same process again after some time.

Can a husband and wife attend a seva if Mana Mitra shows only one person?

Yes. For sevas where couples (husband and wife) are allowed, Mana Mitra may show the booking as one person and the printed ticket may also mention only one person.

If that particular seva is listed as a couple seva, the husband and wife can attend the seva together even though the Mana Mitra booking screen or printed ticket shows only one person.

Important: This rule applies only to sevas where couples are specifically allowed. Do not assume that every seva allows a husband and wife to attend on one ticket.

To find out whether a particular seva allows couples, ask SrisailamGuide AI Anna:
https://srisailamguide.com/ask-srisailamguide-anna/

“Something Went Wrong” After Clicking Continue in Mana Mitra Darshan Booking

If you see the message “Something Went Wrong.” after clicking the Continue button while booking Darshan tickets through Mana Mitra, it may be because the booking limit for the selected date has already been reached for that mobile number or WhatsApp account.

As a practical workaround, you can try booking the tickets using the mobile number and WhatsApp account of another family member.

Make sure the booking details are entered correctly and check the availability for your selected date before making the payment.

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