Tirumala and Tirupati Calendar October 2026: Festivals, Brahmotsavam and Darshan Updates

Quick answer: October 2026 is Brahmotsavam month at Tirumala. TTD's list for the month has the Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavam from 12 to 20 October (Ankurarpanam 11 October), Garuda Seva on Friday 16 October, Chakra Snanam on Vijayadasami (20 October), Boodattalwar Varsha Thiru Nakshatram on 21 October and the Pournami Garuda Seva on 26 October. In Tirupati, the Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple holds the Vedanta Desikar Utsavam (11-20 October) and the Vijaya Dasami Paruveta on 20 October. VIP break and privileged darshans are cancelled from 11 to 20 October, and big Dasara-holiday crowds are expected.

Last checked: 9 October 2026. Every date below is from a TTD list or a news report linked in the table.

October 2026 at Tirumala and Tirupati: date table

The table combines TTD's October 2026 list for Tirumala (TTD news, 29 September 2026), TTD's October list for Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple (TTD news, 29 September 2026), the Brahmotsavam schedule (TTD news, 27 September 2026) and darshan notices. Times are India Standard Time.

Sources: Source: TTD News (Tirumala October list); Source: TTD News (Govindaraja October list); Source: TTD News (Navaratri Brahmotsavam).

The Navaratri Brahmotsavam, 12-20 October

2026 has an Adhika masam, so Lord Venkateswara has two Brahmotsavams this year. The annual Salakatla Brahmotsavam ran from 15 to 23 September. The second, the Navaratri Brahmotsavam, is held in the Dasara month, from 12 to 20 October. TTD says it has no flag hoisting (Dhwajarohanam) or flag lowering, and the Swarna Ratham replaces the wooden chariot. Vahana sevas run 8-10 am and 7-9 pm, with Garuda Vahanam from 6:30 to 11:30 pm on 16 October. Source: TTD News

For the full day-by-day vahana table and the meaning of each vahanam, see our Navaratri Brahmotsavam 2026 vahana schedule. For Garuda night tips, see the Garuda Seva guide.

Other October observances explained

• Sri Vedanta Desika Sattumora (20 October): Vedanta Desika, the great 13th-14th century Sri Vaishnava acharya and poet, is honoured with a sattumora, the closing recitation of his works, on Vijayadasami at Tirumala. In Tirupati, the Govindaraja temple holds a ten-day Desikar Utsavam from 11 to 20 October.
• Boodattalwar Varsha Thiru Nakshatram (21 October): the annual birth-star day of Bhoothathalvar, one of the first three Alwars, whose hymns are part of the Divya Prabandham sung before the Lord.
• Paruveta Utsavam (20 October, Govindaraja temple): a ceremonial 'hunt' procession held on Vijayadasami, recalling the Lord as protector.
• Pournami Garuda Seva (26 October): a monthly full-moon Garuda Vahana Seva, listed by TTD both at Tirumala and at the Govindaraja temple.
• Andal processions (Fridays): Sri Andal, the saint-poetess of the Tiruppavai, is taken in procession at the Govindaraja temple on the Fridays of 16, 23 and 30 October.

Darshan, tickets and crowds in October

Peratasi rush

The Tamil month of Peratasi (Purattasi) is especially sacred to Lord Venkateswara, and its Saturdays bring large numbers of pilgrims from Tamil Nadu. Peratasi ends around Tula Sankranti on 17 October. Telangana Today (29 September 2026) reported that TTD cancelled VIP break darshan, except for protocol VIPs, on 1 and 5 October because of the expected Peratasi and holiday surge. About 80,000 devotees were having darshan daily, and roughly 30,000 more arriving each day were being accommodated the next day. Source: Telangana Today

Brahmotsavam days

TTD news (6 October 2026) said Rs 300 Special Entry Darshan tickets for 12, 13, 14, 18, 19 and 20 October would be released at 10 am on 7 October, only on ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in. VIP break and privileged darshans for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, parents with infants, NRIs and defence personnel are cancelled from 11 to 20 October. Source: TTD News The Hans India (6 October 2026) reported that officials expect about 20% more pilgrims than the September festival, because of the Dussehra holidays. Source: The Hans India

Crowd level this week

TTD's bulletin reported 66,404 pilgrims had darshan on 8 October 2026. On the morning of 9 October the approximate Sarvadarshanam wait without SSD tokens was 8-12 hours. Source: TTD News Waiting times change by the hour, so check TTD's official updates on the day.

Booking ahead

If you are planning later in the year, TTD already released the December 2026 quotas in September. Rs 300 Special Entry Darshan opened at 10 am and accommodation at 3 pm on 24 September (TTD news, 12 September 2026). Source: TTD News If Rs 300 slots show as unavailable, TTD news (26 September 2026) explained that peak demand far exceeds the quota. Source: TTD News Book only on TTD's official online booking portal or the official TTD app. In August, TTD Vigilance caught a broker using forged Aadhaar cards to book rooms for resale (TTD news, 17 August 2026). Source: TTD News

Looking ahead: Deepavali in November

Deepavali is not in October this year. It falls on Sunday 8 November 2026 per the panchang, so TTD's October list does not include it. Source: Dekho Panchang The Deepavali Asthanam at Tirumala is expected on 8 November, but TTD will announce the official schedule in its November list, usually published around the end of the previous month. See our November 2026 Tirumala calendar.

For NRI devotees

If you cannot travel, SVBC (Sri Venkateswara Bhakti Channel), TTD's devotional channel, traditionally telecasts the Brahmotsavam vahana sevas live. The times on this page are India times, so convert them yourself. If you are travelling from abroad, note that privileged darshans, including those for NRIs, are suspended from 11 to 20 October.

Frequently asked questions

What are the main festivals at Tirumala in October 2026?

According to TTD's October list: Ankurarpanam on 11 October, the Srivari Navaratri Brahmotsavam from 12 to 20 October, Garuda Seva on 16 October, Chakra Snanam and Sri Vedanta Desika Sattumora on 20 October, Boodattalwar Varsha Thiru Nakshatram on 21 October and the Pournami Garuda Seva on 26 October.

Is there a Brahmotsavam at Tirumala in October 2026?

Yes. Because 2026 has an Adhika masam, TTD holds a second Brahmotsavam, the Navaratri Brahmotsavam, from 12 to 20 October 2026, after the annual Salakatla Brahmotsavam in September.

What is happening at Govindaraja Swamy temple, Tirupati, in October 2026?

TTD lists Rohini Nakshatram processions of Sri Parthasarathi Swamy on 2 and 29 October, the Uttarabhadra Nakshatram procession on 9 October, the Sri Vedanta Desikar Utsavam from 11 to 20 October, Sri Andal processions on the Fridays of 16, 23 and 30 October, the Vijaya Dasami Paruveta Utsavam on 20 October and a Pournami Garuda Seva on 26 October.

Is VIP break darshan available in October 2026?

TTD cancelled VIP break darshan (except for protocol VIPs) on 1 and 5 October for the Peratasi rush, and has cancelled VIP break and privileged darshans from 11 to 20 October for the Navaratri Brahmotsavam.

Is Deepavali in October this year?

No. Deepavali falls on Sunday 8 November 2026, so TTD's October list does not include it. The Deepavali Asthanam at Tirumala is expected on that day, but TTD will announce the official schedule in its November list.

Where do I book darshan for October?

Only on TTD's official online booking portal or the official TTD app. TTD released Rs 300 Special Entry Darshan tickets for six of the Brahmotsavam days on 7 October.

Related guides

• Navaratri Brahmotsavam 2026: vahana schedule
• Garuda Seva, 16 October 2026
• Salakatla Brahmotsavam 2026 highlights (September)
• Tirumala and Tirupati calendar, November 2026
• TTD news, October 2026
• Tirumala darshan tickets and quota releases
• October 2026 Hindu festival calendar
• Tula Sankranti 2026

Editor's note (9 October 2026)

This calendar is built from TTD's October 2026 lists for Tirumala and the Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple (both published 29 September 2026), TTD's Brahmotsavam announcement of 27 September, and the TTD, Telangana Today and The Hans India reports linked above. Last checked: 9 October 2026. TTD sometimes adds or changes events during the month, so confirm with its official announcements before you travel.