# Fake Tirumala Booking Sites Target Pilgrims, Police Warn 2026-08-15T10:10:47+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Tirupati district police and the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams have warned pilgrims about fake websites, apps and social media links offering darshan, accommodation and seva bookings. A site called ttddevasthanam.online is falsely claiming that tickets for August, September and October are available and seeking payments. Officials said bookings should be made only through TTD’s official website or mobile app. Police and TTD Vigilance have identified and removed 32 fake websites using the names of Tirumala guest houses and accommodation facilities. Police warned that new sites may appear under different addresses. TTD has also complained against SCP Developers over reels promising lifetime VIP Break Darshan to plot buyers, saying the company has no authority to make such offers. ## Coverage - thehansindia.com Tags: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati, Tirupati Police Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/fake-tirumala-booking-sites-target-pilgrims-police-warn/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/fake-tirumala-booking-sites-target-pilgrims-police-warn/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.