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My wife and I are planning a trip to Tirumala for Lord Venkateswara's Darshan under the NRI quota. She is Telugu (Hindu), and I am Sikh. This will be my very first time visiting the temple.
Since we are booking/going through the NRI quota, I wanted to understand if there are any specific additional steps or formalities I need to fulfill as a non-Hindu.

I am aware of the general rules regarding dress code and that non-Hindus traditionally sign a faith declaration form (faith in Lord Venkateswara). However, I have a few specific questions regarding how this works in practice, especially under the NRI lane:

Where and when do I sign the declaration form? Is it done online while checking slots, at the NRI cell in Tirumala, or right before entering the darshan line?

Documents: Do I need any extra documents besides our passports/visas and marriage certificate (to prove our NRI status/relationship)?

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NRI Quota Darshan: Do I need to fill out a non-Hindu declaration? (Sikh/Telugu couple)

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