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.
