Tirumala, Nov 3: In connection with Chandra Grahanam (Lunar Eclipse), the doors of the Tirumala temple will remain closed for almost 12 hours on November 8.
TTD has dispensed with all types of darshans and arjita sevas on that day.
On the day of Chandra Grahanam on next Tuesday, which is scheduled between 2:39 PM to 6:19 PM, the temple doors will be closed by 8:40 AM and reopened by 7:20 PM.
TTD cancelled VIP Break Darshan, SRIVANI Trust, Rs.300 Special Entry Darshan, SSD tokens and also the Arjitha Sevas such as Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Brahmotsavam and Sahasra Deepalankara Sevas.
All the privileged darshans including Senior citizens, Physically Handicapped, and parents with infants, NRIs, Defence Personnel also remain cancelled.
Only Sarva Darshan pilgrims are allowed for darshan after the reopening of temple doors, through Vaikuntam Queue Complex-II.
Usually, during Grahanam days, cooking will not be done till the eclipse is over. 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.
