Tirumala Temple Timings

Tirumala Temple opens at morning 2:30 am and closed at 1:30 am except on Fridays. In general, all the sevas will performed in different timings as below

For Complete List of Seva Timings on a particular Day click below

Monday  |  Tuesday  |  Wednesday  |  Thursday  |  Friday   |  Saturday  |  Sunday

Tirumala Temple Daily Timings — Overview

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Tirumala operates almost continuously, with the deity available for darshan from 2:30 AM until 1:00 AM the next day. Only one hour each night — between 1:00 AM and 2:30 AM — is reserved for Ekantha Seva (the deity’s rest). The temple is open all 365 days of the year.

Pilgrims should note that actual darshan availability for general devotees is shorter than total temple operation hours. Several time slots are reserved for paid sevas, ritual ceremonies, or VIP movements. The realistic daily darshan availability for free and ₹300 special-entry pilgrims is approximately 16–18 hours.

Day-by-Day Tirumala Schedule

Monday — Visesha Pooja Day

The first slot of the morning (4:00–6:00 AM) on Monday is reserved for Visesha Pooja, a special elaborate worship. General darshan resumes around 6:30 AM. Expect 6–10 hour queues on a normal Monday.

Tuesday — Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana Seva

Tuesday morning between 6:00–6:30 AM is dedicated to the Ashtadala Seva — 108 golden lotuses are offered at the Lord’s feet. Free darshan starts only after 7:00 AM. Tuesday queues average 8–12 hours during peak season.

Wednesday — Sahasra Kalashabhishekam

Wednesday morning hosts the Sahasra Kalashabhishekam (1,008 sacred pots). The temple opens for general darshan around 8:00 AM. Wednesday is among the longest-queue days due to morning ritual closure.

Thursday — Tiruppavada Seva

Thursday’s Tiruppavada Seva (mountain of cooked rice) takes place mid-morning. Free darshan resumes at usual times. Thursday queues average 6–8 hours.

Friday — Abhishekam (Sacred Bath)

Friday is the most ritually significant day. Abhishekam (sacred bath of the deity with milk, curd, honey, ghee, sandal, and water) starts at 4:30 AM. Nijapada Darshan (rare view of the deity’s golden feet) follows. The temple does not open for free darshan until after 7:00 AM on Fridays. Expect heavy crowds — Friday queues frequently exceed 14 hours.

Saturday — Regular Darshan

No special pre-dawn seva is reserved. Free darshan begins at the standard 4:00 AM. Saturday is moderately busy, 8–12 hour waits typical.

Sunday — Highest Crowd Day

Sundays attract the largest weekly crowd at Tirumala due to working-day patterns. Compartment fill rates regularly hit 100% by 7 AM. Free darshan waits routinely cross 16–20 hours; ₹300 special entry waits exceed 4 hours.

Free Darshan vs ₹300 Special Entry vs VIP Break

Free Sarva Darshan

• Available all day, queue-based system
• Compartment-based holding system at Vaikuntham Queue Complex
• Wait time: 6–24 hours depending on day
• No advance booking required; ID proof needed

₹300 Special Entry Darshan

• Slot-based; 1,000–2,500 tickets released per slot
• Multiple slots throughout the day, 9 AM to 5 PM
• Wait time at the temple: 1.5–4 hours
• Online booking opens 60 days in advance via TTD portal

VIP Break Darshan

• By recommendation letter only (MP/MLA quotas, special invitees)
• Wait time at the temple: 1–2 hours
• Cannot be booked online by general public

Seasonal Timing Variations

Brahmotsavam (October — 9 days)

During the annual Salakatla Brahmotsavam, daily timings shift to accommodate vahanam processions. Free darshan is suspended on key procession days; only ticketed devotees with festival passes enter. Brahmotsavam waits average 24–36 hours for free darshan.

Vaikunta Ekadasi (December/January — 2 days)

The Vaikuntha Dwaram (sacred north entrance) opens only on these two days. Special Sarva Darshan tickets distributed at compartments in ground; queues form 24+ hours before opening. Average wait: 18–24 hours despite extended timings.

Rathasapthami (February — 1 day)

The Lord is paraded on seven different vahanams in a single day starting from 5 AM. The temple closes for general darshan; only ticketed Rathasapthami pass holders see darshan that day. Book passes 30 days in advance.

Best Time to Visit Tirumala

Best Months — Lowest Wait Times

• February (excluding Rathasapthami) — 6–8 hours average wait
• June, July — monsoon, 6–10 hour waits, but rain affects outdoor queues
• Late September — pre-Brahmotsavam window, 8–10 hours

Worst Months — Avoid If Possible

• October Brahmotsavam — 24–36 hours
• December Vaikunta Ekadasi window — 24–48 hours
• April–May summer school holidays — 20+ hours, harsh heat in queue

Best Days of the Week

Tuesday and Saturday are usually the lightest days (8–12 hour waits). Sunday and Friday are the busiest (14–20+ hours).

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Tirumala temple open in the morning?

The first ritual (Suprabhatam) starts at 2:30 AM; general darshan opens between 4:00 AM and 7:00 AM depending on the day’s morning seva schedule.

What time does Tirumala temple close?

The temple closes briefly between 1:00 AM and 2:30 AM for Ekantha Seva and the deity’s rest. All other hours are working hours, though some slots are reserved for paid sevas.

Is Tirumala temple open on weekends?

Yes. The temple is open all 365 days of the year, including weekends and public holidays. Weekend crowds are usually higher than weekdays.

What is the best time of day for darshan?

Early morning compartments (between 4 AM and 6 AM entry) typically see darshan within 6–8 hours on weekdays. Late evening queues (entering after 8 PM) can also be faster as crowds thin out.

Is Tirumala temple closed on any festival?

The temple is never closed for Hindu festivals. The only rare closure is during a Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan), when the temple closes briefly during the eclipse period for ritual purification.

Can I get instant darshan at Tirumala?

No fully instant option exists. The fastest paid option is the ₹300 Special Entry Darshan slot, which still involves 1.5–4 hours of queue at the temple. VIP Break Darshan is faster (1–2 hours) but requires a recommendation letter.

Are there separate timings for senior citizens or differently-abled?

Yes. TTD operates separate Divya Darshan (for those who walked the Alipiri footpath) and physically-handicapped/senior citizen darshan queues with significantly reduced wait times (1–3 hours).

Last reviewed: May 7, 2026