Many devotees turn up at the temple gate during aarti time and get stopped — because they don’t have a pass. Below is the straight version: when, how, how much. 🎫
🌐 Online booking
Passes are booked from the Sansthan’s official site online.sai.org.in. Booking opens 60 days in advance. Aadhaar number is asked for, and one pass per person is required.
💰 Price (current — confirm on the official site)
📱 After you book
Print the pass, or download the PDF on your phone. At the gate during aarti you have to show both the pass and a matching ID. Name and photo are verified.
⏰ When to arrive
At least 45 minutes before aarti. For Kakad Aarti, be at the gate by 3:45 AM. For Madhyana Aarti, by 11:00 AM.
🎟️ If you couldn’t book online
There is a Sansthan counter near the temple — spot passes are sometimes available, but in very small numbers. For an aarti that matters to you, always book online.
💡 Small things to know
- Children under 12 are free, but each child needs at least one accompanying adult with a pass.
- Each pass is valid only for that specific date and that specific aarti.
- On Thursdays, Sundays, and festival days, passes sell out 30–45 days in advance.
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