Darshan experience
I had one of the most emotional darshans of Srivaru. Those few seconds in front of Him were truly magical and something I’ll cherish forever.
But unfortunately, the crowd management by TTD was extremely disappointing.
I genuinely don’t understand the purpose of assigning time slots for Special Entry Darshan if the crowds aren’t managed accordingly. Once inside the queues, it was complete chaos. People were constantly pushing even though we’re all ultimately headed to the same place. There was absolutely no need for that level of panic.
The pushing was so intense that people were getting shoved in the abdomen and from all sides. There were elderly devotees struggling to stand, small children getting squeezed in the crowd, and women trying to protect themselves while being pushed relentlessly.
Volunteers and security should intervene more actively when people start pushing instead of letting it continue. Time slots should actually help regulate the crowd, not just determine when people enter the queue.
The darshan itself was divine, but the experience leading up to it was physically exhausting and stressful. I sincerely hope TTD improves crowd management because devotees shouldn’t have to risk their safety just to have a peaceful darshan.