Tirupati Darshan with Soul Slings

So last weekend, we went for Tirupati Balaji Darshan and many of you asked me how did I manage the long queues with an infant?
Well, here are the quick guidlines for a hassle-free darshan with a baby:

1. The Tirumala temple has a special queue for families with infant (babies below 12 months of age). The baby can be accompanied with mother, father and a sibling under 12years of age.

2. Do carry original proof of each members of the family. Print copy of the birth certificate of the children will do.

3. The men has to wear mandatory traditional wear probably a vesti and the women can wear salwar kurta with dupatta or a saree.

4. You can ask your driver of the car to take you directly to the special queue entrance to avoid walking for long.

5. The Darshan can take from 1 hour to 3-4 hours depending on the rush on the day.

6.This darshan is free of cost for the family. However they charge Rs.40 for a family for the prasad laddoos. (Pack of 4) but it is optional.

7. They allow you to Carry small bags along with you in the temple. However carry as minimal as you can.

8. Carry enough water and snacks for the kids and adults as you never know how long it would take. However, please make sure you keep the place tidy.

9. Carry extra diapers and set of clothes for the baby. They do have toilet facilities at regular intervals at the waiting areas.

10. Mobile phones and other gadgets are prohibited in the temple. So please note your driver's number, in case you have to call him for pick up after darshan.

11. Do mark up a meet-up point in case you loose your family members and you would also not have mobile phones to track them.

I had my most trusted Soul Slings
Anoona with me all the while, which made the whole process of darshan hassle-free. J fed, slept, played with his cousin while in the carrier and our 2hours of waiting for darshan went in a hissy!
I would recommend carrying your carrier along always. Incase you do not have one, you can check out Soul Slings website to buy one. They have amazing range of carriers and accessories. You can get a super deal with their new introduced combo packs called bundles, which are curated age appropriately for babues and toddlers. Go grab them now!