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Tirumala Venkateswara Temple Timings 2026
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh. Opens at 2:30 AM and closes at 1:00 AM (next day) on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 3:00 AM onwards (Suprabhatam), evening: Varies — nearly 24 hours. Schedules may change on festival days.
Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.
⚠️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 Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
Comfortable stays close to the temple — starting from ₹950
Temple & Darshan Timings
Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
| Session | Start time | End time | Typical status | Notes |
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🛕 Temple opening
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2:30 AM
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Open |
General days
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🙏 Morning darshan
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3:00 AM onwards (Suprabhatam)
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—
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Open |
Often busiest before mid-morning
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⏸ Midday / afternoon
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—
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—
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Closed |
Between morning & evening darshan
(rituals & cleaning)
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🙏 Evening darshan
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Varies
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nearly 24 hours
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Open | |
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🔒 Temple closing
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—
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1:00 AM (next day)
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Closed |
ℹ️ Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Richest and most visited temple in the world — 50,000–100,000 pilgrims daily. TTD manages. Proper darshan 2:30 AM to 1 AM next day.
📅 Wait time varies enormously: free darshan 18–30+ hours. Paid darshan 2–6 hours. Online ticket 45 min–2 hours. Plan meticulously.
📅 Wait time varies enormously: free darshan 18–30+ hours. Paid darshan 2–6 hours. Online ticket 45 min–2 hours. Plan meticulously.
Aarti Timings
Daily pooja & aarti schedule
| Ritual / aarti | Time | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Suprabhatam
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3:00 AM | Free (view from hall) |
Wake-up prayers for Lord Venkateswara — first ritual of the day.
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Thomala Seva
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4:30 AM | Paid (advance booking) |
Floral decoration of deity — very exclusive.
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Archana
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4:45 AM | Paid |
Name and gotra archana.
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Kalyanotsavam
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7:00 AM | Paid (by ticket) |
Divine wedding ritual — couples attend for marriage blessings.
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Unjal Seva
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Noon | Paid |
Deity on a swing — very auspicious.
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Dolotsavam / Evening Seva
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Evening | Paid |
Evening rituals and decoration.
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Ekantha Seva (Shayan)
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11:00 PM | Free |
Final night ritual — deity put to rest.
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Darshan Tickets
All darshan types and pricing
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
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Sarva Darshan (Free)
Very long wait. Join at VQC. Token system. Starts at 3 AM.
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Free |
18–30+ hours
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Walk-in — join queue at Vaikuntha Queue Complex
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Special Entry Darshan (SED)
Significant wait reduction. Book in advance online.
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₹300 per person |
2–6 hours
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Online only (tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in)
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Divya Darshani
Fastest paid darshan. Book online only.
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₹3,000 per person |
45 min – 2 hours
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Online only
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Kalyana Utsavam (Wedding)
Couples attend divine wedding ceremony.
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₹3,000 – ₹5,000 per couple |
Scheduled morning
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Online / TTD office
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Helicopter Service
Tirupati to Tirumala. Book at tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in
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₹4,950 one way |
30 min from Tirupati
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APSRTC / TTD
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Online Booking Guide
Reserve your slot in advance — skip the long queue
🌐 Book on TTD Official Portal
tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in
1
Visit TTD official portal
Open tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in. Only use official TTD site — agents charge premium.
2
Register with Aadhaar and mobile
Aadhaar is mandatory for all darshan tickets.
3
Select darshan type (SED or Divya Darshani)
Choose date, time slot and number of persons.
4
Enter Aadhaar details for each person
Biometric verification at entry — Aadhaar mandatory.
5
Pay and download QR pass
Payment via TTD online. Download QR code — verified at multiple checkpoints.
6
Reach Tirumala on time
Arrive 30–60 minutes before your slot. Late arrival results in cancellation.
📌 Accepted IDs:
Aadhaar
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Book at least Slots open 90 days in advance; book 30–60 days ahead ahead for
weekends & festivals.
Pujas & Sevas
Special rituals & seva offerings
Suprabhatam Seva
🕐 3:00 AM
₹500 per person (online)
Wake-up prayer seva — very auspicious and exclusive.
Thomala Seva
🕐 4:30 AM
₹2,000 – ₹5,000
Floral decoration of Lord Venkateswara.
Kalyanotsavam
🕐 Morning (multiple slots)
₹3,000 – ₹5,000 per couple
Divine wedding ceremony — couples get married in deity's presence.
Sahasra Deepalankara Seva
🕐 Evening
₹3,000 – ₹5,000
Thousand-lamp illumination — spectacular.
Unjal Seva
🕐 Noon
₹500 – ₹2,000
Deity on decorated swing.
Archana
🕐 Multiple slots
₹100 – ₹500
Name and gotra archana.
Major Festivals
Special occasions & celebrations
September / October
Brahmotsavam
9-day annual grand festival. 5–7 lakh pilgrims daily. Rath Yatra on Day 7 most famous.
👥 Extremely High crowd
📅 9
days
December / January
Vaikunta Ekadashi
Vaikunta Dwaram (heavenly gateway) opened — lakhs wait 24–48 hours.
👥 Extremely High crowd
📅 1
day
January / February
Rathasaptami
Sun's birthday — special rituals. 2–3 lakh visitors.
👥 Very High crowd
📅 1
day
March / April
Ugadi
Telugu New Year with special darshan.
👥 High crowd
📅 1
day
📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before
planning your visit.
Temple Prasadam
Sacred offerings & blessed food
Tirupati Ladoo
₹50
World's most famous temple ladoo. Original is ₹50. Exported worldwide. Consumed fresh.
Vada
₹10
Fried savory — given with ladoo in Prasad pack.
Pulihora (Tamarind Rice)
Free (seva participants)
From major sevas — given to seva ticket holders.
Panchamrit
₹50 – ₹200
From abhishek ritual.