Latest as of 30 October 2026: TTD has published its November festival list (26 October), announced Karthika Masa homams at Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple, Tirupati, from 10 November to 8 December, and shared arrangements for the Tiruchanur Brahmotsavams of 6 to 14 December. January 2027 darshan, seva and accommodation quotas were released between 19 and 24 October. Not yet confirmed: the Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan arrangements for Vaikuntha Ekadashi on Sunday 20 December. Every item below carries its source and date, and is marked official, reported or expected.

Last updated: 30 October 2026. Our previous edition covered August to 9 October: TTD news, October 2026.

Latest as of 30 October 2026: summary

  • Festivals: TTD's November list runs from the Tirumala Nambi Utsavam (2 November) to Karthika Deepotsavam (24 November).
  • Karthika Masa: month-long homams at the Kapileswara Swamy Temple from 10 November, with a couple's participation fee of Rs 500 per homam or kalyanam.
  • Brahmotsavam: Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Brahmotsavams at Tiruchanur from 6 to 14 December; JEO review held on 27 October.
  • Booking: January 2027 quotas released 19 to 24 October; next release schedule not yet announced.
  • Pilgrim numbers: 62,811 pilgrims had darshan on 29 October, after 74,339 on 28 October and 85,369 on 25 October.
  • Vaikuntha Ekadashi: 20 December is the date; the Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan plan is expected, not announced.

News timeline, newest first

29 October. Water reserves reviewed (official). TTD Chairman B R Naidu, the Additional EO and engineers inspected the dams that supply Tirumala. The Additional EO said reserves would last about 150 days, while the Chairman said they would last until March or April. Tirumala needs about 50 lakh gallons a day, about half from TTD's own dams and half from Kalyani Dam. Officials expect inflows in November and December and were told to prepare contingency plans (Source: TTD News, 29 October 2026). Earlier, TTD reported that reservoir levels had risen by 61.68 lakh gallons (Source: TTD News, 23 October 2026).

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29 October. SV Museum trial run (official). The trial run of the modernised Sri Venkateswara Museum continues until 4 November, for TTD staff and families, media, students and Srivari Sevaks (Source: TTD News, 29 October 2026). Public opening has not been announced in the item we read.

27 October. Tiruchanur Brahmotsavam arrangements (official). TTD JEO Dr A Sharath inspected the Padmavathi Ammavari temple, Vahana Mandapam, Mada streets, parking areas and queue lines. The Brahmotsavams run from 6 to 14 December, with Ankurarpanam on 5 December. Officials were asked to plan crowd management, holding points, annaprasadam and laddu counters, and to submit an action plan within a week (Source: TTD News, 27 October 2026).

27 October. Case registered over reels at the temple (official). A complaint was filed at Tirumala I Town Police Station over dance reels filmed in front of the Srivari Temple, and disciplinary action began against staff found negligent (Source: TTD News, 27 October 2026). The sanctum precincts are a place of worship, so please keep photography and videos respectful.

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27 October. Twin Brahmotsavams concluded well (official). TTD's Executive Officer credited coordinated effort for the successful conduct of the twin Brahmotsavams, the Salakatla Brahmotsavam in September and the Navaratri Brahmotsavam in October (Source: TTD News, 27 October 2026).

27 October. Balalayam at Valmikipuram (official). Balalayam rituals run from 29 October to 1 November at the Pattabhirama Swamy and Ranganatha Swamy temples at Valmikipuram, Annamayya district, ahead of sanctum renovation; Maha Purnahuti is on 1 November from 11:00 to 11:30 am (Source: TTD News, 27 October 2026).

26 October. November festival list published (official). TTD published its important events for November, set out in the table below (Source: TTD News, 26 October 2026).

26 October. Karthika Masa homams at Tirupati (official). TTD will hold collective pujas and homams at Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple from 10 November to 8 December, a practice it has followed since 2012. Highlights: Subramanya Swamy Kalyanam on 15 November, Chandi Homam from 18 to 26 November, Rudra Homam from 27 November to 7 December, Sivaparvathi Kalyanam on 7 December and Trishula Snanam on 8 December. A couple may take part for Rs 500 per homam or kalyanam, receiving an uttariyam, a ravike and annaprasadam; traditional attire is required (Source: TTD News, 26 October 2026).

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24 October. Pournami Garuda Seva and Delhi Pavitrotsavams (official). TTD announced the Pournami Garuda Seva at Tirumala for 26 October, 7 to 9 pm (Source: TTD News, 24 October 2026), and Pavitrotsavams at the Sri Venkateswara Temple in New Delhi from 30 October to 1 November, with Pavitra Samarpana on 31 October (Source: TTD News, 24 October 2026).

17 to 18 October. January 2027 quotas scheduled (reported). TTD announced the online release schedule for January 2027 darshan, seva and accommodation quotas, detailed in the booking section below (Source: The Hans India, 18 October 2026; also reported by The News Trust, 17 October 2026).

Daily darshan figures

TTD publishes the number of pilgrims who had darshan each day on its news site (Source: TTD News, 25 to 29 October 2026):

DatePilgrims who had darshan
Sun 25 Oct85,369
Mon 26 Oct69,697
Tue 27 Oct79,774
Wed 28 Oct74,339
Thu 29 Oct62,811

Daily numbers vary with weekends, festivals and holidays. They show how busy Tirumala has been, not how long the wait will be on the day you travel.

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November 2026 at Tirumala: TTD's festival list

Dates below are from TTD's list of 26 October 2026. Timings of vahana sevas and asthanams are announced by TTD closer to each day (Source: TTD News, 26 October 2026).

Date (2026)Event at TirumalaStatus
Mon 2 NovTirumala Nambi Utsavam beginsOfficial
Wed 4 NovSri Manavala Mamunigal Utsavam beginsOfficial
Sun 8 NovDeepavali Asthanam at the Srivari TempleOfficial
Wed 11 NovTirumala Nambi SathumuraiOfficial
Fri 13 NovNagula Chavithi: Pedda Sesha Vahanam; Manavala Mamunigal SathumuraiOfficial
Sun 15 NovAnkurarpanam for the annual Srivari Pushpayagam; Thirumangai Alwar Varsha Thiru NakshatramOfficial
Mon 16 NovAnnual Srivari PushpayagamOfficial
Sat 21 NovKaisika Dwadasi Asthanam; Sri Chakra Theertha MukkotiOfficial
Tue 24 NovKarthika Deepotsavam at the Srivari TempleOfficial
Wed 25 NovThiruppaan Alwar Varsha Thiru NakshatramOfficial

Karthika Masam runs from 10 November to 8 December 2026 and Diwali falls on Sunday 8 November, matching TTD's list. See our Karthika Masam 2026 day-by-day calendar and the Tirumala November 2026 calendar for the fuller picture. The calendar page was written before TTD's list came out, so where the two differ, TTD's list is the one to follow.

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Official booking and darshan information

Where to book. Tickets, sevas and rooms are booked on TTD's official portal, ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in. TTD advises avoiding unauthorised sites (Source: The Hans India, 18 October 2026). In August a room-broker racket using forged Aadhaar cards was busted (Source: TTD News, 17 August 2026).

January 2027 release schedule (already released). All at the times shown, per TTD's announcement:

QuotaRelease date and time
Srivari Arjitha Sevas (Suprabhatham, Thomala, Archana, Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana)19 Oct, 10 am (e-Dip registration closes 21 Oct, 10 am)
Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjitha Brahmotsavam, Sahasradeepalankara Seva22 Oct, 10 am
Virtual seva tickets and darshan slots22 Oct, 3 pm
Anga Pradakshina tokens23 Oct, 10 am
Srivani Trust darshan23 Oct, 11 am
Senior citizens, differently abled and chronically ill devotees23 Oct, 3 pm
Rs 300 Special Entry Darshan24 Oct, 10 am
Tirumala and Tirupati accommodation24 Oct, 3 pm

Source: The Hans India, 18 October 2026. We have not confirmed current availability on the portal. The next release schedule had not been announced as of 30 October. TTD's December 2026 quotas were released in September (Source: TTD News, 12 September 2026). For how tokens, quotas and slots work, read our Tirumala darshan tickets and quota release guide.

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No cap on private vehicles. In September TTD called claims of a daily limit on private vehicles to Tirumala false (Source: TTD News, 13 September 2026).

TTD makes no promise of darshan timing on any day. Allow flexible plans, particularly on weekends and festival days.

Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026: what is confirmed and what is not

Vaikuntha (Mukkoti) Ekadashi falls on Sunday 20 December 2026 (Drik Panchang; see our Vaikuntha Ekadasi 2026 at Tirumala guide). Darshan through the Vaikuntha Dwaram is expected for ten days from 20 to 29 December, following the pattern of recent seasons, but TTD has not announced the dates, token system or quotas. We found no TTD notice on its news site as of 30 October. Treat any dates, token rules or ticket rates you see forwarded online as unconfirmed until TTD publishes them. Our Tirumala December 2026 calendar will be updated when TTD does.

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Key season dates

DateEventStatus
10 Nov - 8 DecKarthika Masam; TTD homams at Kapileswara Swamy Temple, TirupatiOfficial (TTD, 26 Oct)
Sun 8 NovDeepavali; Deepavali Asthanam at TirumalaOfficial
Tue 24 NovKarthika Pournami; Karthika Deepotsavam at the Srivari TempleOfficial
5 DecAnkurarpanam, Padmavathi Ammavari BrahmotsavamsOfficial (TTD, 27 Oct)
6 - 14 DecPadmavathi Ammavari Brahmotsavams, TiruchanurOfficial (TTD, 27 Oct)
Sun 20 DecVaikuntha EkadashiDate confirmed by panchang; TTD programme awaited
20 - 29 DecVaikuntha Dwara Darshan windowExpected, not announced

Visitor tips for November

  • Book only on ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in, and carry the ID used for booking.
  • Follow the time slot on your ticket or token, and plan to reach the queue complex in good time.
  • Smoking, alcohol, intoxicants and gutka are banned across Tirumala, including the Alipiri footpath (Source: TTD News, 16 August 2026).
  • Use water sparingly: TTD is asking for conservation while reserves are monitored.
  • Keep temple precincts for prayer. Please avoid reels and videos in front of the sanctum, as TTD has registered a case over one (27 October).
  • On Karthika Masa homam days at Tirupati, wear traditional attire if you take part.
  • NRIs planning a trip can read our Tirumala guide for NRIs.

How to reach Tirumala

Tirumala sits on the Seshachalam hills above Tirupati. Tirupati has a railway station and an airport at Renigunta, and is linked by road to Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. From Tirupati, pilgrims reach Tirumala by the ghat road, by TTD and APSRTC buses, or on foot via the Alipiri and Srivari Mettu footpaths. See our Tirumala pilgrim guide for practical details, and check TTD's official site for transport and timing changes before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest TTD news for November 2026?

As of 30 October 2026, TTD has published its November festival list (26 October), announced month-long Karthika Masa homams at the Kapileswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati from 10 November to 8 December, and shared arrangements for the Tiruchanur Brahmotsavams of 6 to 14 December. All three items come from TTD's own news site.

What festivals are at Tirumala in November 2026?

TTD's list names Deepavali Asthanam on 8 November, Nagula Chavithi with Pedda Sesha Vahanam on 13 November, the annual Srivari Pushpayagam on 16 November (Ankurarpanam on 15 November), Kaisika Dwadasi Asthanam on 21 November and Karthika Deepotsavam on 24 November. Timings of each programme are announced by TTD closer to the day.

Has TTD announced Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan for December 2026?

Not as of 30 October 2026. Vaikuntha Ekadashi falls on Sunday 20 December 2026, and darshan through the Vaikuntha Dwaram is expected for a ten-day window from 20 to 29 December. That window, the token system and the quotas are expected, not confirmed. TTD will announce them on its official channels.

When do TTD's next darshan and accommodation quotas open?

TTD released its January 2027 quotas between 19 and 24 October 2026 (The Hans India, 18 October). We found no announcement of the next release schedule as of 30 October. Watch TTD's official booking portal, ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in, and news.tirumala.org.

Where should I book Tirumala darshan and rooms?

Only on TTD's official website, ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in, or through TTD's official app and counters. TTD has warned about unofficial sites, and in August 2026 a room-broker racket using forged IDs was busted.

Is there a water shortage at Tirumala?

TTD said on 29 October 2026 that dam reserves are adequate for now, about 150 days according to the Additional EO, and that contingency plans are being prepared. Reservoir levels rose after recent rain (TTD, 23 October). Pilgrims are asked to use water carefully.

How can I follow TTD news reliably?

Use news.tirumala.org for TTD's own press releases and daily darshan figures, and the official booking portal for tickets. Treat forwarded messages and unofficial social-media posts with caution until TTD confirms them.

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Editor's note (30 October 2026)

News checked on 30 October 2026 from TTD's news site, The Hans India and The News Trust. Each item is labelled official or reported, and the Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan plan is shown as expected because TTD has not announced it. We have not added dates, prices or timings beyond the cited sources, and we make no promise about darshan on any day. We will update this page as TTD announces its next quota release and the Vaikuntha Ekadashi arrangements.