Sat Jul 05 07:59:02 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Sri Bhramarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam is now offering free “sparsha darshan” (touching the deity) tokens online, in addition to the existing in-person system. This new online system, starting July 1st, allows devotees to obtain tokens for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday time slots (1:45 PM – 3:45 PM). 1,000 tokens are available online each day. Executive Officer M. Srinivasa Rao emphasized that registration requires name, address, Aadhaar number, and phone number, and that the Aadhaar card will be verified at the temple for transparency and accountability. He urged devotees to use the system for a smoother experience and warned against misuse.

**News Article:**

**Srisailam Temple Offers Online Tokens for Free Touch Darshan**

**Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh – July 5, 2025** – In a move to streamline the process for devotees, the Sri Bhramarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Srisailam has launched an online token system for free “sparsha darshan,” allowing individuals to touch the deity. The initiative, which began on July 1st, makes 1,000 tokens available daily for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 1:45 PM and 3:45 PM.

Temple Executive Officer M. Srinivasa Rao stated that the online tokens are designed to provide a more convenient experience for devotees. The tokens can be obtained one day in advance through the temple website (www.srisailadevasthanam.org or http://www.aptemples.ap.gov.in). Registration requires devotees to provide their name, address, Aadhaar number, and phone number.

“To ensure transparency and accountability, the tokens will be scanned and verified against the devotee’s Aadhaar card at the temple,” said Mr. Rao. He also warned against any misuse of the system, emphasizing that strict action would be taken against offenders.

The temple management has been offering the free sparsha darshan facility for four days a week, responding to the needs of visiting devotees. The online token system is expected to further ease congestion and provide a hassle-free experience for those wishing to participate in the touching ritual.

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