The grand annual Brahmotsavam festival in Tirupathi is scheduled in the famous Tirupati temple from 3rd October to 11th October.
TTD (Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam) Joint Official Mr K. S. Srinivasa Raju
explained,On the occasion of the Brahmotsavam festival, all types of Arjitha Sevas are cancelled. Also, the Darshan facility for senior citizens, women with children under 1 year of age, and the differently-abled people also stand cancelled for the 9 days of Brahmotsavam.
Usually, Garuda Seva starts by 8.00 PM every year. However, this year, Garuda Seva will start by 7.30 AM and will continue till 12.00 midnight.
The crowd level of the devotees is expected to be several times more during the occasion of 8th October (Garuda Seva) and 8th October (4th Saturday of the holy month of Purattasi as per Tamil Calendar). So, on these 2 days (7th and 8th October) the special Rs. 300 Darshan ticket facility is cancelled.VIP Darshan stands cancelled for these 2 days. However, VIP Protocol is allowed.