Surya Grahanam To be Observed in all TTD Local Shrines

Tirupati, 19 Jun. 20: In view of Surya Grahanam on June 21, the locals temples of TTD in Tirupati,  Tiruchanoor, Srinivasa Mangapuram, Appalayagunta will remain closed till afternoon.

After Ekanta Seva on June 20, the temple doors of respective temples will be closed. They will be opened after 2.30pm and cleaning rituals like Suddhi, Punyaha Vachanam etc.will be performed. 

In Sri Padmavathi Ammavari temple as the rituals of Suprabhatam, Sahasra Namarchana, Nityarchana followed by evening bell and Naivedyams lasts till 7.30pm on June 21, TTD has dispensed with Darshan for devotees.

However, in temples like Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy, after Suddhi and other rituals between 4pm and 6pm, the devotees will be allowed for darshan between 6pm and 7pm followed by evening Tomala Seva and Ekanta Sevas.

In Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple at Srinivasa Mangapuram, after Suddhi, the devotees will be allowed for darshan between 4.30pm and 6pm.

In Sri Kapileswara Swamy temple at Tirupati, after performing Suddhi, Punyahavachanam, the Kainkaryams to the presiding deity will be performed. However, there will be no Darshan for devotees.

While in Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy temple at Appalayagunta, after Suddhi and other Kainkaryams, there will be Ekanta Seva between 5.45pm and 6.15pm and Darshan is dispensed with for devotees.