Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister launches AI-powered Venkatadri app for Tirumala pilgrims

The Venkatadri app is available in five languages to help pilgrims access essential services at the Tirumala hill shrine. | Photo Credit: File photo Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday virtually launched ‘Venkatadri’, a mobile application developed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to help pilgrims locate essential facilities at Tirumala and access round-the-clock assistance.Powered by artificial intelligence, the app features a voice assistant to guide devotees to drinking-water points, darshan entry gates, medical centres, toilets, parking areas and food outlets. Its offline navigation facility enables pilgrims to access directions even in areas with poor or no internet connectivity.The application maps more than 350 locations across 25 categories, including hospitals, bus stops, luggage counters, accommodation allotment centres, pilgrim help desks, Kalyana Kattas, police stations and the Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Annaprasadam Complex.A one-touch feature provides access to emergency contacts, police assistance and the TTD helpline. Pilgrims can also check bus routes and timings. The ‘Mark My Spot’ feature helps them save their parking location and navigate back to it.Available in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and English on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, the app aims to make movement around the hill shrine easier and more convenient. TTD is also developing kiosk-based access for pilgrims without smartphones.TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary and U.S.-based NRI philanthropist J.P. demonstrated the application to the Chief Minister, who appreciated the initiative to improve access to pilgrim services. Published - October 12, 2026 06:55 pm IST