Tirumala November 2025 festivals: Full List, Dates, Crowd Guide & Tips

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Tirumala November 2025 festivals: complete date-wise list with crowd cues, timings pointers, what to carry, and planning tips for pilgrims.

Confirmed list for Tirumala November 2025 festivals:

Nov 1: Prabodhanaikadashi, Pey Alwar Varsha Thiru Nakshatra.
Nov 2: Kaisika Dwadashi Asthanam, end of Chaturmasa Diksha.
Nov 5: Kartika Pournami Garuda Seva.
Nov 9: Kartika Vana Bhojanam.
Nov 15: Sarva Ekadashi.
Nov 17: Dhanvantari Jayanti.
Nov 18: Masa Shivaratri.
Nov 25: Start of Thirumangai Alwar Utsavam.

Plan early morning/evening darshan, keep IDs and modest dress, and expect bigger crowds on Nov 5, 9, 15, 18, 25.

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How to read this Tirumala November 2025 festivals guide

Kartika Masam is among the most sacred months at Tirumala. This guide compiles your supplied line-up and adds practical planning—crowd expectations, how to pair darshan, and what to carry. Treat on-day TTD announcements as final for timings, galleries and traffic diversions.

Date-wise list for Tirumala November 2025 festivals

1 November (Saturday) — Prabodhanaikadashi; Pey Alwar Varsha Thiru Nakshatra

Meaning & focus: Prabodhini Ekadashi marks spiritual “awakening” after Chaturmas vows. Devotees prefer early darshan, chanting Vishnu Sahasranamam and observing upvas. Pey Alwar—one of the Tamil Alwars—has Varsha Thiru Nakshatra fête observed with recitations.
Planning tips:

Choose forenoon darshan before annadanam rush.
Light meal or fast; hydrate well.

2 November (Sunday) — Kaisika Dwadashi Asthanam; end of Chaturmasa Diksha

Meaning & focus: Kaisika Dwadashi celebrates bhakti through the famed Kaisika Puranam tradition; Asthanam denotes special courtly rites in the temple. Chaturmasa vows formally end today.
Planning tips:

Expect scriptural recitations; galleries may hold devotees a bit longer—carry shawl/dupatta.
Pair with evening sahasra deepalankarana ambience in town temples if available.

5 November (Wednesday) — Kartika Pournami Garuda Seva

Why it’s big: Full-moon Garuda Seva during Kartika is a crowd-puller. Lord Srinivasa is taken in procession on Garuda Vahanam.
Crowd cue: 🔴 Very High.
How to plan:

Be on hill 3 hours early; choose a corner on Mada Streets for better turns and views.
Travel by APSRTC; parking near galleries will be tight.
Keep water/ORS; children on the inner side of barricades with an adult.

9 November (Sunday) — Kartika Vana Bhojanam

Meaning & focus: Community picnicking with devotional bhajans in groves—an old Kartika tradition. Tirumala zones may host controlled gatherings.
Planning tips:

Carry eco-friendly plates/cups; keep spaces clean.
Light, sattvik food; don’t leave leftovers near queue corridors.

15 November (Saturday) — Sarva Ekadashi

Meaning & focus: Universal Ekadashi observed by all; fasting/vrata and Vishnu worship are central.
Crowd cue: 🟡→🔴 Moderate to High.
How to plan:

Book ₹300 Special Entry if possible; otherwise attempt SSD tokens early in Tirupati.
Families: prefer morning reporting slots.

17 November (Monday) — Dhanvantari Jayanti

Meaning & focus: Celebration of Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician; many seek blessings for health and well-being.
Planning tips:

Offerings often include herbs or tulasi; keep it simple and permissible.
Pair with an early darshan and a quiet visit to Annadanam halls for service.

18 November (Tuesday) — Masa Shivaratri

Meaning & focus: Monthly Shivaratri; devotees also pay respects at nearby Kapila Theertham (Tirupati) if they’re staying down the hill.
Crowd cue: 🟡 Medium on hill; higher at Kapila Theertham.
How to plan:

If staying in Tirupati, do Kapila Theertham early and head uphill for evening pradakshina.

25 November (Tuesday) — Beginning of Thirumangai Alwar Utsavam

Meaning & focus: Commencement of celebrations for Thirumangai Alwar, noted for Tamil Divya Prabandham hymns. Expect evening recitations and processions in the Alwar tradition.
Crowd cue: 🟡 Medium–High at start, building across the utsavam days.
How to plan:

For literature lovers, stay for vesper hymns; choose side streets where turning the vahanam creates a natural viewing perch.

Practical planning for Tirumala November 2025 festivals

Booking & darshan choices

₹300 Special Entry (online only): If slots exist for your dates, this is the fastest predictable route; report at VQC as printed.
SSD (time-slot free tokens): Issued at Tirupati counters for the same day; reach early morning.
Divya Darshan (footpath tokens): Start Alipiri/Srivari Mettu at dawn; tokens on the path.
SRIVANI (current-mode): For premium same-day Break Darshan, enquire at JEO Office (Tirumala) or Tirupati Airport (if arriving by air) for the donation + ticket model; follow the slip timing.

Rooms & transport

If hill rooms sell out, stay in Tirupati city (Vishnu Nivasam/Srinivasam/Madhavam) and use APSRTC 24×7 buses to Tirumala.
On vahana nights (e.g., Nov 5 Garuda Seva), avoid parking near Mada Streets; use shuttles and walk.

What to carry (mobile checklist)

Original photo ID and any tickets/tokens
Traditional/modest attire; shawl/dupatta
Water/ORS, light snacks for kids/elders
Power bank; phone on silent in inner zones
Small cash + UPI; keep valuables minimal
Meeting point fixed for your group

Crowd forecast for Tirumala November 2025 festivals (indicative)

Date	Festival/Event	Crowd band
Nov 1	Prabodhanaikadashi; Pey Alwar TN	🟡
Nov 2	Kaisika Dwadashi Asthanam; Chaturmasa ends	🟡→🔴
Nov 5	Kartika Pournami Garuda Seva	🔴 Peak
Nov 9	Kartika Vana Bhojanam	🟡
Nov 15	Sarva Ekadashi	🟡→🔴
Nov 17	Dhanvantari Jayanti	🟡
Nov 18	Masa Shivaratri	🟡 (hill) / 🔴 (Kapila Theertham)
Nov 25	Start Thirumangai Alwar Utsavam	🟡→🟠

Forecast is advisory; follow on-day TTD announcements.

Navigate Tirumala November 2025 festivals with ease

Mark the dates, prioritise Nov 5 Garuda Seva, Nov 15 Ekadashi, and the Thirumangai Alwar start on Nov 25. Book tickets early where possible; otherwise lean on SSD or Divya Darshan. Travel light, arrive early, and keep the group together. With a simple plan and respectful dress, your Kartika month visit will be devotional and smooth. Govinda!