Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy temple Executive Officer K. Penchala Kishore.
Devotees visiting the renowned Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy temple at Kanipakam in Chittoor district can now book darshan, arjitha sevas, prasadam tickets and make donations through the Andhra Pradesh government’s Mana Mitra WhatsApp platform.
Addressing the media on Tuesday, temple Executive Officer K. Penchala Kishore said devotees can access the services by sending a “Hi” message to the Mana Mitra WhatsApp number 9552300009 or by scanning QR codes installed at various locations across the temple premises.
He said users must select “Temple Booking Services”, choose Chittoor district and then select Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple, Kanipakam. After choosing the required darshan, seva, prasadam or donation option, devotees can select a convenient slot, enter their details and complete the payment through UPI.
Upon successful payment, the tickets will be delivered in PDF format through WhatsApp. Devotees can use either a printed copy or the digital ticket to avail themselves of the services through the designated queues at the temple.
For prasadam collection, devotees may approach the Annaprasadam Distribution Centre. Mr. Kishore said Mana Mitra assistance centres have also been set up at multiple locations within the temple premises to help devotees access the digital services smoothly and conveniently.
Published - June 16, 2026 05:43 pm IST
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The HinduIndependentCenter5 days agoThe Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy temple in Kanipakam, Andhra Pradesh, has introduced a new system allowing devotees to book darshan, seva, prasadam tickets, and make donations via the state government's Mana Mitra WhatsApp platform. The service involves messaging the platform, selecting the appropriate options, and completing payments through UPI. Digital tickets are sent via WhatsApp and can be used for entry into the temple.
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