Tirumala Temple Smashes Records with Record-High Laddu Sales and Devotee Footfalls
The Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala witnessed a historic surge in devotee footfall, laddu sales, and hundi collections during May 2026. With all-time highs set for the first time ever, this event underscores the continued growth and popularity of religious tourism in southern India.
Highlights
- •- All-time high of 12,135,528 laddus sold
- •- Highest footfall with 25.46 lakh devotees in May
- •- Rs 120.28 crore hundi collection achieved for the month
- •- 17 hours and 24 minutes dedicated daily for Darshans
The historic temple town of Tirumala saw a surge in pilgrims, rituals, and revenue during the month of May, marking an unprecedented high for the region. According to Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanams (TTD), which governs the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, 12,135,528 laddus were sold, a number only seconded by the highest footfall of 25.46 lakh devotees in one month's time.
Temple officials reported an impressive 27.40% increase in daily darshans. These were successfully managed with the help of an AI-Integrated Command Control Centre (ICCC), a technological marvel that ensured uninterrupted divine experiences for all visitors while maintaining stringent safety measures.
