Sri Vinayaka Swamy Temple
About Sri Vinayaka Swamy Temple
Sri Venkateswara Temple, located in Tirumala near Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, is managed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). The temple opens at 2:30 AM and closes at 1:00 AM the following day, offering continuous darshan opportunities. Morning darshan begins at 3:00 AM with Suprabhatam (wake-up prayers), while evening darshan extends nearly 24 hours. The temple accommodates both free and paid darshan options, including Sarva Darshan (free but with extended wait times of 18–30+ hours), Special Entry Darshan (₹300, 2–6 hour wait), and Divya Darshani (₹3,000, 45 minutes to 2 hours). Multiple sevas and aartis are performed throughout the day, including Thomala Seva, Archana, Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, and Ekantha Seva. The temple is renowned as the richest temple globally and serves as a major pilgrimage destination.
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