Tirumala: In connection with Surya Grahanam (Solar Eclipse) on 25 October and Chandra Grahanam (Lunar Eclipse) on 8 November the Tirumala temple doors will remain closed for almost 12 hours on each of these days.
The Surya Grahanam occurs on October 25 between 5:11 pm to 6:27 pm and the temple doors will remain closed by 8:11 am and re-opened after carrying out Suddhi rituals by 7:30 pm. Similarly, 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 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, parents with infants, NRIs, and defence personnel remain cancelled.
Only Sarva Darshan pilgrims are allowed for darshan after the re-opening of temple doors, through VQC-II on these two days.