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The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple follows a precise daily schedule of rituals, poojas, and darshan timings. This guide provides the complete temple schedule for 2025 to help you plan your visit.
Temple Opening & Closing Timings
- Temple Opens: 2:30 AM (for Suprabhatam)
- Temple Closes: 1:30 AM (next day)
- Daily Closure: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (for Thomala Pooja break)
Daily Rituals & Pooja Schedule
Morning Rituals (2:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
| Time | Ritual/Seva | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30 AM – 3:00 AM | Suprabhatam | Morning wake-up hymns for Lord Venkateswara |
| 3:00 AM – 3:30 AM | Thomala Seva | Flower garland offering (Tue, Wed, Thu only) |
| 3:30 AM – 4:30 AM | Archana | Recitation of Lords names |
| 4:30 AM – 5:00 AM | Koluvu | Lords court assembly |
| 5:00 AM – 6:30 AM | Sahasra Deepalankara Seva | 1000 lamp lighting ceremony |
| 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Sarva Darshan | Free darshan for devotees |
| 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Regular Darshan | Continues for all ticket holders |
| 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Naivedyam | Food offering to the Lord |
Afternoon Break (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)
Temple remains closed for internal rituals and Thomala Pooja. No darshan during this time.
Afternoon & Evening Rituals (1:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
| Time | Ritual/Seva | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Arjitha Brahmotsavam | Special seva with Vahanam darshan |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Dolotsavam | Swing ceremony of the Lord |
| 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Regular Darshan | Continues for ticket holders |
| 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Evening Naivedyam | Evening food offering |
| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Sarva Darshan | Free evening darshan |
Night Rituals (9:00 PM – 1:30 AM)
| Time | Ritual/Seva | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Unjal Seva | Swing seva for the Lord |
| 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Kalyanotsavam | Celestial wedding ceremony |
| 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Ekanta Seva | Night service and decoration |
| 12:00 AM – 1:30 AM | Temple Closure | Preparation for next day |
Special Darshan Timings
Rs. 300 Special Entry Darshan
- Available: Throughout the day based on booking
- Reporting: 2-3 hours before booked slot
- Duration: 2-4 hours including queue
Rs. 500 Special Entry Darshan
- Includes: Access to Arjitha Brahmotsavam and Unjal Seva
- Best For: Devotees wanting to witness special rituals
VIP/Break Darshan
- Timing: Scheduled slots throughout the day
- Duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Booking: At JEO office or Tirupati Airport
Weekly Seva Schedule
Thomala Seva
- Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday only
- Time: 3:00 AM – 3:30 AM
Abhishekam
- Day: Every Friday
- Time: Early morning (temple closed for regular darshan)
Important Notes
- Timings may vary during festivals and special occasions
- Brahmotsavams (annual festival) follows different schedule
- Always check official TTD website for current timings
- Arrive at least 2 hours before your booked slot
- Mobile phones and cameras not allowed inside temple
Dress Code
- Men: Dhoti/Veshti or formal pants (no shorts)
- Women: Saree, Salwar Kameez, or modest attire
- Avoid: Sleeveless tops, shorts, torn jeans
Official Website: www.tirumala.org
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