Tirumala Temple Remains Closed 12 Hrs On Chandra Grahanam on 8th November

In connection with Chandra Grahanam [Lunar Eclipse] on November 8, the Tirumala temple doors will remain closed for almost 12 hours and TTD has dispensed with all types of darshans and arjita sevas on that day.

On the day of Chandra Grahanam on November 8, which is scheduled between 2:39 PM to 6:19 PM, the temple doors will be closed by 8:40 AM and re-opened by 7:20 PM.

TTD has cancelled, VIP Break Darshan, SRIVANI Trust, Rs.300/- SED, SSD tokens and also the Arjitha Sevas such as Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Brahmotsavam and Sahasra Deepalankara Sevas on these two days. All the privileged darshans including Senior citizens, Physically Handicapped, and parents with infants, NRIs, Defence Personnel etc. also remains cancelled.

Only Sarva Darshan pilgrims are allowed for darshan after the re-opening of temple doors, through VQC-II.

Usually, during Grahanam days, cooking will not be done till the eclipse is released. The Annaprasada Bhavan will also remain closed till the completion of eclipse.

TTD has appealed to devotees from across the country as well overseas to make a note of these things on November 8 and plan their pilgrimage accordingly to Tirumala to avoid inconvenience.