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What is the story about?
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced plans to install kiosk machines and Quick Response (QR) codes at all its 60 temples across India to enable seamless UPI-based donations. The decision came during a review meeting chaired by TTD Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal.
According to a TTD press release, officials will deploy kiosks and QR codes at all TTD-run temples to allow devotees to make digital payments using UPI apps.
The move aims to reduce dependence on cash and simplify the donation process for pilgrims.
How devotees can use the new system?
Once implemented, devotees will be able to scan QR codes displayed at temples or use designated kiosk machines to donate directly from their bank accounts through UPI.
Payments will reflect instantly, offering a convenient option for visitors who prefer digital transactions over cash.
Focus on transparency and traceability
Digital payment experts say the expansion of UPI at temples could improve transparency in donations.
Rohit Mahajan, Founder and Managing Partner at plutos ONE, said the move could make contributions easier and more accountable, as UPI enables traceable and auditable transactions. He cited data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which reported that UPI processed over 20 billion transactions in November 2025.
Maaz Ansari, Cofounder and CRO at Oriserve, also said that extending UPI payments across all TTD temples aligns with India’s broader shift towards cashless transactions and gives devotees wider access to digital payment options.
Other decisions at the review meeting
During the meeting, Singhal also asked the TTD’s chief engineer to prepare standard design models for the construction of 5,000 new temples in backward regions to speed up approvals and execution. He further directed officials to carry out a field-level inspection of the TTD temple currently under construction in Bandra, Mumbai.
TTD is the custodian of the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati, widely regarded as the world’s richest Hindu shrine. The proposed UPI rollout is part of broader efforts to modernise temple services while improving ease of use for devotees.
According to a TTD press release, officials will deploy kiosks and QR codes at all TTD-run temples to allow devotees to make digital payments using UPI apps.
The move aims to reduce dependence on cash and simplify the donation process for pilgrims.
How devotees can use the new system?
Once implemented, devotees will be able to scan QR codes displayed at temples or use designated kiosk machines to donate directly from their bank accounts through UPI.
Payments will reflect instantly, offering a convenient option for visitors who prefer digital transactions over cash.
Focus on transparency and traceability
Digital payment experts say the expansion of UPI at temples could improve transparency in donations.
Rohit Mahajan, Founder and Managing Partner at plutos ONE, said the move could make contributions easier and more accountable, as UPI enables traceable and auditable transactions. He cited data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which reported that UPI processed over 20 billion transactions in November 2025.
Maaz Ansari, Cofounder and CRO at Oriserve, also said that extending UPI payments across all TTD temples aligns with India’s broader shift towards cashless transactions and gives devotees wider access to digital payment options.
Other decisions at the review meeting
During the meeting, Singhal also asked the TTD’s chief engineer to prepare standard design models for the construction of 5,000 new temples in backward regions to speed up approvals and execution. He further directed officials to carry out a field-level inspection of the TTD temple currently under construction in Bandra, Mumbai.
TTD is the custodian of the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati, widely regarded as the world’s richest Hindu shrine. The proposed UPI rollout is part of broader efforts to modernise temple services while improving ease of use for devotees.
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