Tirupati Tataiahgunta Gangamma Temple Timings Pooja Schedule
The Sri Tataiahgunta Gangamma Temple in Tirupati is open every day, but its timings follow a two-day pattern: on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays the temple is open from about 5:00 AM to 9:30 PM (with morning Abhishekam), and on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from about 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Darshan is free for all pilgrims on ordinary days, and no ticket is required for a normal queue. Below is the full verified schedule, the temple’s history and legend, festival details, and answers to the questions pilgrims ask most.
Tirupati Tataiahgunta Gangamma Temple Timings & Pooja Schedule
Goddess Gangamma is the gramadevata (village guardian deity) of Tirupati, and many devotees traditionally offered their first respects to her before proceeding for the darshan of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala. The temple keeps two different daily routines depending on the day of the week, so it is worth checking the pattern before you plan your visit.
Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays (Abhishekam days)
- 05:00 AM — Temple opens
- 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM — Abhishekam
- 08:00 AM to 08:30 AM — Abhisheka-murthi darshan
- 08:30 AM to 10:30 AM — Alankarana (decoration of the deity)
- 10:30 AM — Ashtottara Shatanamarchana and Harathi
- 11:00 AM to 09:00 PM — Sarvadarshanam (general darshan)
- 09:30 PM — Ekantha Seva (temple closes)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
- 06:00 AM — Temple opens
- 08:00 AM — Nityarchana, Nivedana, Harathi
- 08:30 AM to 09:00 PM — Sarvadarshanam (general darshan)
- 12:30 PM — Madhyahna (noon) Nivedana
- 06:30 PM — Evening Harathi and Nivedana
- 09:00 PM — Ekantha Seva (temple closes)
Quick reference table
| Detail | Tue / Fri / Sun | Mon / Wed / Thu / Sat |
|---|---|---|
| Opening time | 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| Main morning ritual | Abhishekam (7–8 AM) | Nityarchana (8 AM) |
| General darshan | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM | 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Closing (Ekantha Seva) | 9:30 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Darshan ticket | Free | Free |
Timings can be extended or rescheduled on crowded days, full-moon (Pournami) days and during the annual Jatara. On Pournami, a special homam is generally performed in the morning. If you are travelling specifically for a particular seva, confirm the current schedule at the temple before you set out.
Where is the temple, and how to reach it
The Sri Tataiahgunta Gangamma Temple is located in the heart of Tirupati town, in the Korramenugunta / Tataiah Gunta area of Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh 517501. It sits roughly 3 km from the Tirupati bus stand (APSRTC) and is easy to reach from Tirupati Railway Station by city bus, auto-rickshaw or taxi. Because it is centrally located, most pilgrims combine it with other town temples such as Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple and Kapileswara Swamy Temple.
| Mode | Details |
|---|---|
| Nearest railway station | Tirupati Main Railway Station (about 3 km) |
| Nearest bus stand | Tirupati Central Bus Stand (about 3 km) |
| Nearest airport | Tirupati (Renigunta) Airport, about 15 km |
| Local transport | City buses, autos and taxis available throughout Tirupati |
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History and legend of Gangamma
According to temple tradition, the shrine takes its name from a 16th-century devotee, Tirumala Thathacharyulu (Tataiah), who is said to have built a gunta (tank) and consecrated the temple beside it. As the Gangamma shrine stood on the banks of Thathaya Gunta, it came to be popularly known as the “Tataiahgunta Gangamma Temple.”
The legend of the goddess is tied to Tirupati’s folk memory. It is said that a local chieftain (Palegadu) terrorised the region and exploited its women, forcing newly-wed brides to come to him first. When the people prayed for protection, Goddess Jaganmata is believed to have been born as Gangamma in the Kaikala family at Avilala village, about 2 km from Tirupati, to end his tyranny. Gangamma is revered as a form of the Mother Goddess and, in local belief, as the younger sister of Lord Sri Venkateswara. This is why the goddess is honoured as the guardian deity of Tirupati town.
Gangamma Jatara — Tirupati’s biggest folk festival
The temple is best known for the Tirupati Gangamma Jatara, an annual week-long folk festival held in the first fortnight of May. During the Jatara, devotees don various veshams (disguises/costumes) in fulfilment of vows, and the streets of Tirupati fill with processions. The ceremonial “Perantalu” disguise is traditionally donned by members of the Kaikala clan, and the festival concludes with the “Chempa Tholagimpu,” when a large clay idol of the goddess is ceremonially dispersed.
A notable feature of the Jatara is that the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) sends a ceremonial gift known as Saare (also called Parisu) — sarees, turmeric, kumkum and bangles — to Goddess Gangamma on behalf of Lord Venkateswara, reflecting the “sister” relationship in local tradition. Exact Jatara dates shift slightly each year with the Telugu calendar, so verify the dates on official announcements before planning a Jatara visit.
Poojas, offerings and darshan
Everyday worship includes Abhishekam (on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays), Nityarchana, Nivedana and Harathi. Tuesdays and Fridays are considered especially auspicious for the goddess, and devotees commonly offer Pongal/Pongallu and light lamps. General darshan is free and open to all pilgrims on ordinary days; no ticket is needed for the normal queue. If any special archana or seva ticket is offered, its availability and cost are set by the temple administration and are best confirmed at the counter, as published rates are not consistently listed online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Tataiahgunta Gangamma Temple timings?
On Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays the temple is open from about 5:00 AM to 9:30 PM. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays it is open from about 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Is darshan free at the Gangamma Temple?
Yes. On ordinary days darshan is free for all pilgrims and no ticket is required for the normal queue.
On which days is Abhishekam performed?
Abhishekam is performed on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, generally between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM, followed by Abhisheka darshan and Alankarana.
Where exactly is the temple located?
It is in the Korramenugunta / Tataiah Gunta area of Tirupati town (PIN 517501), about 3 km from the Tirupati railway station and central bus stand.
When is the Gangamma Jatara held?
The Gangamma Jatara is held annually in the first fortnight of May. The exact week varies each year with the Telugu calendar, so confirm the dates before planning your trip.
Is the temple managed by TTD?
Day-to-day temple activities are looked after by the Sri Tataiahgunta Gangamma Devasthanam (under the Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department), not directly by TTD. TTD does, however, send the ceremonial Saare gift during the Jatara.
Sources & last verified (July 2026)
- Sri Tataiahgunta Gangamma Temple — official temple management page, AP Endowments: https://tms.ap.gov.in/ttgtpt/cnt/about-temple
- Utsav (Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India) — Tirupati Gangamma Jathara: https://utsav.gov.in/view-event/tirupati-ganagnamma-jathara-1
- Tirupati Ganga Jatara — Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tirupati_Ganga_Jatara
- GoTirupati — Tataiahgunta Gangamma Jatara, history & timings: https://gotirupati.com/tirupati-gangamma-jatara/
- Temples in India Info — Tataiahgunta Gangamma Temple timings & poojas: https://templesinindiainfo.com/tirupati-sri-tataiahgunta-gangamma-temple-history-timings-address/
This site (tirumalatirupationline.com) is an independent pilgrim-information guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with TTD, the Tataiahgunta Gangamma Devasthanam, or any government body. Timings and festival dates can change; please confirm current details on the official portal before travelling.
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Last reviewed: July 6, 2026
