Diwali 2026 in Tirupati and Tirumala: Deepavali Asthanam, Arjitha Sevas Cancelled, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat and Karthika Masam

Quick answer: Deepavali 2026 in Tirupati is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. At Tirumala, TTD holds the Deepavali Asthanam that morning from 7 AM to 9 AM at the Bangaru Vakili, and Lord Malayappa Swamy with Sridevi and Bhudevi takes part in the Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva at 5 PM before a procession around the four Mada streets. TTD has cancelled all virtual and physical arjitha sevas on 8 November, including Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva and Arjitha Brahmotsavam. In Tirupati town, the Lakshmi Puja muhurat is 6:10 PM – 8:12 PM IST, calculated by HinduTone with the Drik Panchang method, and the oil bath is before sunrise (about 6:08 AM).

For devotees of Lord Venkateswara, Deepavali at Tirumala is a temple festival in its own right: the Asthanam, a formal court of the Lord held in the sanctum's golden doorway, followed by the evening lamp seva. Down in Tirupati, families keep the Telugu Deepavali at home, with the pre-dawn oil bath, new clothes, pramidalu and Lakshmi Puja at dusk, and two days later Karthika Masam begins with homams at the Kapileswara temple. This guide covers the Tirumala programme, darshan planning, Tirupati's temples, the cracker rules and what follows in Karthika.

Editor's note (8 November 2026): the Tirumala programme and the seva cancellations are from TTD's announcement as reported by The Hans India (1 November 2026) and Telugu media. Puja times for Tirupati town are HinduTone's own calculation. Confirm the latest details on TTD's official website before you travel.

Deepavali at Tirumala, 8 November 2026

Arjitha sevas cancelled on 8 November: TTD has cancelled all virtual and physical arjitha sevas that day, including Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva and Arjitha Brahmotsavam. Telugu media reports say some daily rituals are performed in ekantam (privately). Regular sevas resume after the Deepavali programme.

Planning your darshan: expect heavy crowds over the Deepavali weekend. Book darshan and accommodation only through TTD's official website and app, and check TTD's notices for any changes on the day. See our guides to Tirumala darshan booking and Tirumala in November 2026.

Deepavali 2026 dates in Tirupati

The Chaturdashi tithi runs from 10:47 AM on Saturday, 7 November to 11:27 AM on Sunday, 8 November, so it is in force at sunrise on Sunday, and the Amavasya follows at 11:27 AM, lasting until 12:31 PM on Monday, 9 November. The oil bath and Lakshmi Puja therefore both fall on Sunday. See Naraka Chaturdashi and Diwali 2026: the Dharmashastra ruling.

Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Tirupati

The muhurat is the part of Pradosh Kaal, the period after sunset, when the fixed Vrishabha (Taurus) lagna is rising. For other cities, see Lakshmi Puja muhurat 2026, city-wise.

Telugu Deepavali at home

• Before sunrise: the oil bath (abhyanga snanam) with sesame oil, new clothes and lamps at the threshold; many families also offer Yama tarpanam. See the Yama tarpanam vidhi.
• Evening: Lakshmi Puja inside the muhurat, then pramidalu along the doorway and walls; many families keep the Kedareswara vratam. See Kedareswara vratam 2026.
• Sweets: ariselu, kajjikayalu, laddu and the famous Tirupati laddu prasadam shared with relatives.

Temples in Tirupati town

• Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple: the great temple at the heart of Tirupati.
• Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanur: the temple of Goddess Padmavathi, Lord Venkateswara's consort, about 5 km from the town.
• Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple: the Shiva temple at Kapila Theertham, at the foot of the hills, where TTD holds Karthika Masa homams from 10 November to 8 December.
• Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple: the old Rama temple in the town.

Crackers in Tirupati: what applies

As of 8 November 2026 HinduTone has not found a 2026 Tirupati police or Andhra Pradesh state order fixing cracker hours, so the national rules apply: green crackers only, 8 PM to 10 PM on Deepavali, under the Supreme Court's 2018 judgment. Visakhapatnam's Police Commissioner has fixed the same window for 2026. Do not burst crackers on the Tirumala hills or near the temple; follow the instructions of TTD and the police. See our Andhra Pradesh firecracker rules 2026. For emergencies call 112, and for fire 101.

After Deepavali: Karthika Masam at Tirumala and Tirupati

From TTD's November 2026 festival list (announced 26 October 2026):

• Tuesday, 10 November: Karthika Masam begins; Karthika Masa homams at the Kapileswara Swamy Temple, Tirupati, until 8 December.
• Friday, 13 November: Nagula Chavithi, with the Pedda Sesha Vahanam at Tirumala.
• Monday, 16 November: Pushpayagam at Tirumala (Ankurarpanam on 15 November).
• Saturday, 21 November: Kaisika Dwadasi Asthanam.
• Tuesday, 24 November: Karthika Deepotsavam at Tirumala, on Karthika Pournami. See Karthika Pournami 2026 at Tirumala and Tirupati.

Practical tips

• Weather: early November in Tirupati is warm, around 22–31 °C, and cooler on the Tirumala hills; showers are possible.
• Crowds: the Deepavali weekend and the Karthika Mondays are busy at Tirumala and Tiruchanur; plan for long queues.
• Dress and rules: follow TTD's dress code for darshan; phones and cameras are not allowed inside the temple.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Deepavali Asthanam at Tirumala in 2026?

Sunday, 8 November 2026, from 7 AM to 9 AM at the Bangaru Vakili, with the Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva and Mada street procession at 5 PM.

Are arjitha sevas available at Tirumala on Deepavali 2026?

No. TTD has cancelled all virtual and physical arjitha sevas on 8 November 2026, including Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva and Arjitha Brahmotsavam.

What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat in Tirupati?

6:10 PM to 8:12 PM IST on Sunday, 8 November 2026, calculated by HinduTone with the Drik Panchang method.

When is the Karthika Deepotsavam at Tirumala?

Tuesday, 24 November 2026, on Karthika Pournami, according to TTD's November festival list.