When does the first puja or darshan start at ISKCON Tirupati Temple?

Mangala Arati is listed at 4:15 AM on this page’s schedule. Timings can shift without notice; see the note at the top of this page.

Can I visit ISKCON Tirupati Temple on a Sunday afternoon?

Sundays follow the same published hours as other days unless the temple posts a special notification. Afternoon often falls between morning and evening darshan; this page lists evening darshan as 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Sundays are usually busier than weekdays—arrive earlier and allow extra time for queues and security.

Is there a dress code for visiting the temple?

Traditional attire preferred. Modest and respectful clothing. No leather items inside temple premises.

Is prasada available at the temple?

Yes, prasada is available at the temple. Available items include: Maha Prasad (Govinda's), Ladoo, Thulasi Theertham

Is parking available at the temple?

Yes, parking facilities are available at the temple premises. However, during festival seasons and special occasions, parking may be limited, so it's advisable to arrive early or use public transportation.

Is the temple accessible for people with disabilities?

Ground level temple with easy accessibility. Wheelchair accessible with modern facilities. Suitable for all visitors.

What rituals are performed daily?

Daily arati ceremonies, kirtan and bhajan sessions, deity worship rituals, spiritual discourse programs, Ratha Yatra processions, Kartik month observances

Last updated: 5 May 2026 · Editorial summary; verify with the temple before you travel.

🛕 Sri Sri Radha Govinda (Krishna and Radha)

ISKCON Tirupati Temple — Timings 2026

Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.

🕒 Opens 4:15 AM 🕘 Closes 8:30 PM 📍 Andhra Pradesh Open Now

⚠️Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.

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Accommodation near ISKCON Tirupati Temple

Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950

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Divine Snapshot

Quick temple overview

Primary Deity:

Sri Sri Radha Govinda (Krishna and Radha)

Temple Category:

ISKCON Temple

Location:

Tirupati, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh

Full Address:

Hare Krishna Land, Hare Krishna Road, Vinayaka Nagar, Tirupati, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh 517507, India

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✈️ How to reach (airport, rail, bus, travel tips) lives on the main temple page so directions are not duplicated here.

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Temple & Darshan Timings

Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days

Session	Start time	End time	Typical status	Notes
🛕 Temple opening	4:15 AM	—	Open	General days
🙏 Morning darshan	4:15 AM	1:00 PM	Open	Often busiest before mid-morning
⏸ Midday / afternoon	—	—	Closed	Between morning & evening darshan (rituals & cleaning)
🙏 Evening darshan	4:00 PM	8:30 PM	Open
🔒 Temple closing	—	8:30 PM	Closed

ℹ️ Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. ISKCON temple with Radha Govinda Madhava as presiding deities. Located in Tirupati city (not on Tirumala hill). Serves lakhs of Tirupati pilgrims who also visit ISKCON for a complete Vaishnava experience.
📅 7 aartis daily, all open to public. Open to everyone — all religions, all nationalities. Extended hours during festivals.

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Aarti Timings

Daily pooja & aarti schedule

Ritual / aarti	Time	Fee	Notes
Mangala Arati	4:15 AM	Free	Pre-dawn awakening worship — most auspicious.
Tulsi Arati	4:45 AM	Free	Worship of sacred Tulsi plant.
Sringara Darshan	7:00 AM	Free	Beautifully decorated deities — first full view.
Guru Puja	7:15 AM	Free	Prayer to spiritual lineage.
Raj Bhog Arati	12:30 PM	Free	Grand midday food offering.
Sandhya Arati	7:00 PM	Free	Evening lamp ceremony.
Shayana Arati	8:15 PM	Free	Night ritual.

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Darshan Tickets

All darshan types and pricing

Darshan Type	Price	Wait Time	Booking
🆓 General Darshan Open to all regardless of religion or nationality.	Free	No significant wait	Walk-in — open to all
🍽️ Govinda's Prasad Pure vegetarian prasad meal — sanctified by deity offering.	₹100 – ₹250	No queue	On-site restaurant

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Pujas & Sevas

Special rituals & seva offerings

Deity Flower Seva

🕐 All aartis

₹50 – ₹500

Sponsor flowers for Radha Govinda decoration.

Hari Naam Sankirtan

🕐 Daily evenings

Free

Hare Krishna kirtan — open and welcoming to all visitors.

Book Distribution Seva

🕐 Daily

Any amount

Donate Bhagavad Gita for distribution.

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Major Festivals

Special occasions & celebrations

August / September

Janmashtami

Krishna's birthday — grand celebration.

👥 Very High crowd 📅 2 days

August / September

Radhashtami

Radharani's birthday.

👥 High crowd 📅 1 day

February / March

Gaura Purnima

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's appearance day.

👥 High crowd 📅 1 day

October / November

Kartik Month

Month of Damodara — special evening lamp prayers daily.

👥 High crowd 📅 30 days

📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before planning your visit.

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Temple Prasadam

Sacred offerings & blessed food

Maha Prasad (Govinda's)

₹100 – ₹250

Vegetarian prasad meal — sanctified by deity offering.

Ladoo

₹20 – ₹50

Sweet prasad from deity worship.

Thulasi Theertham