Tirupati darshan timings changed due to lunar eclipse: All details
Heads up if you're planning a Tirumala trip: the TTD is changing how darshan works at Lord Venkateswara temple because of the lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026.
Free SSD tokens won't be given out on March 1 and 2, VIP Break Darshan is off on March 3, and no recommendation letters for VIP darshan will be accepted on March 2.
If you want darshan on March 4, those tokens will only be available starting March 3.
When to book your darshan
With all these changes and high demand, it's smart to lock in your booking ASAP.
Online quotas for popular sevas go live on [date to be verified] via the TTD portal.
SSD free tokens will not be issued in Tirupati on March 1 and 2 for darshan scheduled for March 2 and 3 respectively, and SSD tokens for darshan on March 4 will be issued starting March 3.