AI videos on Tirumala’s history to be streamed for devotees awaiting darshan
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has launched several technology-driven initiatives at the Tirumala temple to improve pilgrim safety and experience. These include AI-powered historical videos, virtual reality tours, and a new defect-management app for temple facilities.
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The integration of advanced technology into religious tourism demonstrates a modern approach to managing large-scale public infrastructure and pilgrim services.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday (September 16, 2026) launched a slew of technology-driven initiatives at Tirumala aimed at enhancing pilgrim safety, convenience and the overall spiritual experience.
Among the projects were the Tirumala Healing and Devotion Experience Centre, the ‘Durlabha Darshan’ virtual reality experience, the renovated multi-crore Sri Venkateswara Museum, the ‘Nandakam’ defect-management app, a group insurance scheme for pilgrims and the flagging off of 32 electric buses aimed at cutting off pollution atop the temple town.
Set up in the 17th compartment of Vaikuntam Queue Complex-I, the Healing and Devotion Experience Centre is designed to make the waiting period spiritually enriching. It uses artificial intelligence, virtual reality and interactive displays to showcase Tirumala’s history and spiritual significance, besides offering guided meditation sessions.
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