now covid is spreading more and more. Instead of reducing crowd it is being increased at the laddu counters because of outdated practices in tirumala and padmavathi temple. Laddu counters tens of thousand of people are standing neck to neck at tirumala making it hotspot for spread of virus. Earlier laddu counters only laddus where given against darshan tickets but now for cash also. so every person is taking 10 minutes at the counter first they ask what is the rate for one extra laddu, then they ask for three laddu how much, then give 2000 rupees for three extra laddu counter person verifies note then gives back the change to pilgrim and gives laddu also. then pilgrim verifies the change given laddus given then asks for laddu bag that takes further time. so every person takes 10 minutes so huge crowd is piling at laddu counters. Instead give quota of one free laddu to pilgrims as they leave tirumala temple itself so they do not have to go to laddu counter again. those want extra laddus only have to go to laddu counters. further extra laddu payment must be online this money transaction is against digital payment policy of the govt.. if online payment is made and receipt is taken on mobile itself they cango to laddu counter and otp can be sent to mobile and on verification of otp laddus can be given at the counter