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TTD Announces November 2026 Tirumala Darshan and Seva Booking Schedule

Tirumala, August 16, 2026: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced the schedule for releasing online quotas for November 2026 Srivari Arjita Sevas, darshan tickets and accommodation bookings.

Devotees can access the quotas through the TTD's official online portal.

Srivari Arjita Seva Lucky Dip

The online quota for Suprabhatam, Thomala, Archana and Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana sevas for November will be released on August 18 at 10:00 AM.

Registration for the electronic lucky dip will remain open until 10:00 AM on August 20. Devotees selected through the draw must complete payment and confirm their tickets between August 20 and the afternoon of August 22.

August 21: Multiple Seva Quotas

On August 21, TTD will release:

10:00 AM: Kalyanotsavam, Oonjal Seva, Arjita Brahmotsavam, Sahasra Deepalankara Seva and Salakatla Pavitrotsavam

3:00 PM: Virtual Seva quotas and associated darshan slots

August 24: Special Categories

The following quotas will be released on August 24:

10:00 AM: Angapradakshinam

11:00 AM: SRIVANI Trust Break Darshan

3:00 PM: Free Special Entry Darshan tokens for senior citizens, chronically ill devotees and persons with disabilities

₹300 Special Entry Darshan and Accommodation

On August 25, the ₹300 Special Entry Darshan quota for November will be released at 10:00 AM.

The accommodation booking quota for rooms in Tirumala and Tirupati will subsequently be released at 3:00 PM.

TTD has advised devotees to use its official online portal for bookings and to check the schedule carefully before attempting to reserve tickets.

Sabarimala Temple to Reopen Tomorrow for Chingam Month Pujas

SABARIMALA, August 15, 2026: The famous Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala will reopen on Sunday, August 16, for the Chingam month pujas, according to the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB).

The TDB and Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) are making arrangements to provide facilities for devotees visiting the temple.

TEMPLE TO OPEN AT 5 PM

According to the TDB statement, the temple will be reopened at 5 pm on Sunday in the presence of temple priest Kandararu Brahmadathan.

The main priest, Prasad E.D., will open the temple for the Chingam month rituals.

DARSHAN FOR DEVOTEES FROM AUGUST 17

Devotees will be allowed darshan from 5 am on August 17, marking the beginning of the Malayalam New Year.

The temple authorities and transport services are preparing arrangements to manage the expected flow of pilgrims.

TEMPLE TO CLOSE ON AUGUST 21

After the completion of the Chingam month pujas, the temple will be closed at 10 pm on August 21.

It will subsequently reopen on August 24 for the Onam festival pujas.

KEY DATES

Event Date & Time

Temple reopening August 16, 5 PM

Devotee darshan begins August 17, 5 AM

Chingam pujas conclude / temple closes August 21, 10 PM

Temple reopens for Onam pujas August 24

KEY POINTS

Sabarimala temple will reopen Sunday evening.

Reopening is for Chingam month pujas.

Devotee darshan begins August 17 at 5 AM.

TDB and KSRTC are making arrangements for pilgrims.

Temple closes again on August 21 at 10 PM.

It reopens on August 24 for Onam festival pujas.

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