Devotees visiting the famous Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple in Kanipakam, Chittoor district, can now book darshan, arjitha sevas, prasadam tickets, and make donations through the Andhra Pradesh government’s Mana Mitra WhatsApp platform.

Temple Executive Officer K. Penchala Kishore announced that devotees can access the service by sending a “Hi” message to 9552300009 or by scanning QR codes placed across the temple premises.

Users need to select “Temple Booking Services,” choose Chittoor district, and then select Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple, Kanipakam. After selecting the required service, devotees can choose a time slot, enter details, and complete payment via UPI.

Once the payment is successful, tickets will be sent in PDF format directly on WhatsApp. Devotees can use either a digital copy or a printed ticket to avail darshan and other services at the temple.

For prasadam collection, devotees can visit the Annaprasadam Distribution Centre. The temple authorities have also set up assistance centres within the premises to help users access the digital services easily.