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.