Temple to Remain Close on 3rd March Following Lunar Eclipse

In view of the lunar eclipse, the Tirumala temple will remain close for approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes on March 03, from 9 AM to 7.30 PM.

The lunar eclipse will commence at 3.20 PM and conclude at 6.47 PM on March 3. As per tradition, the temple doors will be closed six hours prior to the commencement of the eclipse.

The temple doors will reopen at 7.30 PM, followed by purification rituals and Punyahavachanam. Darshan for devotees will resume from 8:30 PM onwards.

Arjitha Sevas and VIP Break Darshans Cancelled

Due to the lunar eclipse, TTD has cancelled the following:

Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana

Kalyanotsavam

Unjal Seva

Arjitha Brahmotsavam

Sahasra Deepalankara Sevas

In addition, the following darshans are also cancelled for the day:

VIP Break Darshan including Protocol

Srivani Darshan

Rs.300 Special Entry Darshan

Darshan for parents with infants

Senior citizens and differently-abled

Donor darshan

NRI darshan

Devotees are requested to take note of the above information and plan their Tirumala pilgrimage accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.