TIRUMALA, JANUARY 08, 2026: With just 15 days to go for the annual Radha Sapthami – Surya Jayanti festival, TTD Additional Executive Officer of TTD Ch Venkaiah Chowdary, on Thursday, conducted a review meeting at Padmavathi Rest House, Tirumala, to assess the arrangements for Rathasapthami, scheduled to be held on January 25.
TTD JEO Veerabrahmam, CVSO Murali Krishna, and Tirumala Additional SP Ramakrishna participated in the review, focusing on security arrangements, crowd management, and other related aspects for Rathasapthami day.
Speaking on the occasion, the Additional EO said that the Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan was conducted successfully with effective coordination among all departments, and he urged officials to ensure that Rathasapthami is organised with the same spirit and excellence.
He instructed officials to coordinate closely with all the TTD departments, Vigilance & Security, and Police, to assess the expected pilgrim influx in advance and make suitable arrangements accordingly.
Special attention should be given to traffic regulation, parking, and emergency response teams, he said.
He further directed that advance plans should be prepared for comprehensive bandobast, continuous monitoring of vehicle movement on ghat roads, and clear action plans to facilitate quick evacuation of vehicles during emergencies.
The review covered arrangements related to Engineering, Annaprasadam, Sanitation, Srivari Sevaks, Medical teams, illumination and LED screens, floral decorations, cultural troupes, SVBC coverage, publicity, and social media.
Senior TTD officials, Vigilance personnel, and Police officials attended the meeting.
Details of Vahana Sevas :
5.30 am to 8 am (Sunrise at 6:45 am) –
Surya Prabha Vahanam
9 am to 10 am – Chinna Sesha Vahanam
11 am to 12 noon – Garuda Vahanam
1 pm to 2 pm – Hanumantha Vahanam
2 pm to 3 pm – Chakra Snanam
4 pm to 5 pm – Kalpavriksha Vahanam
6 pm to 7 pm – Sarvabhoopala Vahanam
8 pm to 9 pm – Chandra Prabha Vahanam
Cancellation of Arjitha Sevas and Special Darshans :
Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjitha Brahmotsavam, and Sahasra Deepalankara Seva are cancelled.
Privilege darshans for NRIs, parents with infants, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities are cancelled.
The issue of Slotted Sarva Darshan (SSD) tokens in Tirupati has been cancelled from January 24 to 26.
Except for protocol dignitaries, VIP Break Darshans are cancelled. No recommendation letters for break darshans will be accepted on January 24.
