150 Special Buses to Tirupati From Tamil Nadu for Brahmotsavam

The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporations (TNSTC) will operate 150 special buses daily between Tamil Nadu and Tirupati from September 17 to 30, 2026, to facilitate devotees travelling for the annual Tirumala Srivari Brahmotsavam. The annual Brahmotsavam is being held from September 15 to 23 this year.

The special bus services will connect Tirupati with major destinations including Chennai, Tiruchy, Thanjavur, Salem, Coimbatore, Madurai, Karaikudi, Kumbakonam, Nagapattinam, Sengottai, Puducherry, Kallakurichi, Villupuram, Vellore, Tirupattur, Tiruvannamalai, Kancheepuram, Tambaram, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Harur and Hosur.

Advance Booking for Tirupati Special Buses

Advance booking will be available for selected services from Tiruchy, Thanjavur, Salem, Coimbatore, Madurai, Karaikudi, Kumbakonam, Nagapattinam, Sengottai and Puducherry.

Devotees can reserve their tickets through the TNSTC website and official mobile app.

285 Special Buses for Madurai Temple Event

Apart from the Tirupati services, the State Transport Corporations have planned 285 special buses for the Meenakshi Amman Temple consecration in Madurai, to meet the expected demand from devotees and visitors.

Additional Buses for Chennai Return Journey

Meanwhile, the transport department has continued special arrangements for passengers returning to Chennai after the Vinayaka Chaturthi holidays.

A total of 2,716 buses had reached Chennai by Tuesday morning, while another 623 buses were kept ready for deployment based on passenger demand. Transport Minister A. Vijay Thamizhan Parthiban inspected arrangements at the Kilambakkam Bus Terminus and Koyambedu Bus Stand and directed officials to deploy additional buses wherever required.

For Monday, the department had planned 3,339 buses, comprising 1,099 regular services and 2,240 special buses. For Tuesday, 1,099 regular buses and 1,325 special services were planned.

The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) also operated around 397 buses from Kilambakkam to different parts of Chennai to help returning passengers reach their destinations.

6,212 Buses Operated From Kilambakkam

Between September 11 and 13, State Transport Corporations operated 6,212 buses from Kilambakkam for passengers travelling out of Chennai during the holiday period. These included 3,297 regular buses and 2,915 special buses, carrying around 2.48 lakh passengers.

The latest arrangements highlight the State`s efforts to manage increased passenger demand during major religious events and festival periods, while providing additional connectivity between n Chennai, Tamil Nadu cities and Tirupati.