The Tirupati temple, located in Andhra Pradesh, India, will be implementing a facial recognition system for devotees starting on March 1, according to a statement from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the trust that manages the temple. The introduction of the facial recognition technology is expected to improve transparency in the tokenless darshan and accommodation allotment systems, resulting in more effective services for the multitude of visiting pilgrims. The primary objective of the facial recognition system is to prevent any individual from procuring multiple tokens at the Sarva Darshan Complex and Caution Deposit refund counters. The TTD plans to conduct a trial run of the facial recognition technology at the Vaikuntham 2 and AMS systems beginning on March 1. The implementation of the facial recognition system will enhance the accuracy of the temple's systems, reduce wait times, and improve the overall experience for pilgrims. The TTD hopes that this technology will help to streamline the darshan and accommodation allotment systems,
