The reservation system for SRIVANI darshan tickets operates on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis, says Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. | Photo Credit: File Photo In a strong rebuttal to social media claims surrounding the booking of SRIVANI Trust darshan tickets, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on Wednesday urged devotees not to fall prey to misinformation and unscrupulous middlemen Clarifying about the functioning of the SRIVANI ticket booking mechanism, the TTD stated that the online system, introduced in May 2019, has undergone major technological upgrades to ensure greater transparency, security and convenience for devotees seeking darshan at the Tirumala temple. The SRIVANI booking portal is fully secure and cannot be hacked or illegally infiltrated under any circumstances, the TTD said. However, it acknowledged that certain brokers and organised intermediaries were attempting to misuse advanced technologies, including AI-driven auto-filling and rapid auto-copying tools, to gain an unfair advantage during the booking process. The TTD said its technical teams were maintaining round-the-clock surveillance to detect suspicious activity, identify fraudulent IDs and block illegal booking methods in real time. The software …