Deepavali Asthanam at Tirumala on November 8: Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva and other arjitha sevas cancelled; Sahasra Deepalankarana in the evening

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will hold the Deepavali Asthanam at the Tirumala temple on November 8.

7 AM to 9 AM

• The Asthanam takes place at the Ghanta Mandapam in front of the Bangaru Vakili.
• Sri Malayappa Swamy, with Sridevi and Bhudevi, is seated on the Sarvabhoopala Vahanam facing Garudalwar.
• Sri Vishvaksena, the commander of the Lord's forces, is seated on a separate pedestal to the left, facing south.
• Priests perform special puja, harati and prasadam offerings to conclude the Asthanam.

5 PM

Sri Malayappa Swamy with Sridevi and Bhudevi takes part in the Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva and then goes in procession along the four Mada streets to bless devotees.

Sevas cancelled

TTD has cancelled all virtual and physical arjitha sevas on November 8, including Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva and Arjitha Brahmotsavam. Tomala and Archana will be performed in ekantam.

TTD figures show 74,239 devotees had darshan on October 31; 28,313 offered tonsure; hundi income was ₹3.76 crore. On the morning of November 1, devotees were waiting in 19 compartments, and sarvadarshanam without SSD tokens was taking 6 to 8 hours.