Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams will suspend all darshans and Arjitha Sevas at the Lord Venkateswara Temple from 9 AM to 7:30 PM on March 3, 2026, to observe Agama Shastra traditions during the lunar eclipse, which begins at 3:20 PM.
Annaprasadam halts post-9 AM while 40,000 pulihora packets ensure pilgrim sustenance amid Kumaradhara Theertha Mukkoti, limiting theertham access 5-10 AM under regulated crowd flow.
Annual Srivari float festival runs February 26-March 2 across Pushkarini, with trial on February 23, electrical illuminations, mada street pandals, and lifeguard deployment barring bathing from February 20-March 5.
Sahasra Deepalankara Seva and Arjitha Brahmotsavam cancelled festival duration prioritising seamless devotee experience during sacred tank processions, central to the Vaishnava calendar.
TTD Additional EO Ch Venkaiah Chowdary reviewed the Vaikuntham queue, Rambagicha, and CRO logistics, ensuring basic amenities during the celestial event when temple purification precedes Chandra Grahanam conclusion.
Temple closure upholds Vedic eclipse sanctity where planetary alignments demand ritual pause, protecting Balaji’s hill abode while maintaining pilgrim welfare through contingency distributions.
TTD announced March 3, 2026, Tirumala closure from 9 AM-7:30 PM for the lunar eclipse alongside Kumaradhara Mukkoti regulations and Teppotsavams February 26-March 2 preparations.
