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CJI Surya Kant Visits Tirumala Temple, Lunar Eclipse Alters Darshan Schedule

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant offered prayers at the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, where he was received by senior Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) officials. The TTD has announced significant changes to the darshan schedule due to the upcoming lunar eclipse on March 3. The temple will remain closed for approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes on that day, with all slotted darshan tokens and VIP break darshan cancelled. Devotees are requested to cooperate with the temple authorities during this period.

Key Points: CJI Surya Kant at Tirumala, Temple Closure for Lunar Eclipse

  • CJI Surya Kant's temple visit
  • Received by TTD officials
  • Lunar eclipse on March 3
  • Temple closed for 10.5 hours
  • Darshan tokens and VIP entry cancelled
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CJI Surya Kant offers prayers at Tirumala temple

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant offers prayers at Tirumala. TTD announces temple closure and darshan cancellations for the March 3 lunar eclipse.

"The temple doors will be closed six hours prior to the commencement of the eclipse. - TTD Release"

Tirupati, March 1

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant offered prayers at Sri Venkateswara Temple on Sunday.

The Chief Justice, who had reached Tirumala on Saturday evening, had darshan in the morning.

On his arrival at the temple, he was received by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Chairman B.R. Naidu, Executive Officer Muddada Ravi Chandra, Additional Executive Officer C.H. Venkaiah Chowdhury, and District Superintendent of Police L. Subbaraidu.

On this occasion, the priests traditionally welcomed the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court amidst the chanting of Vedic mantras.

After the darshan, the priests presented 'Shesha Vastra' to the Chief Justice. Vedic scholars gave him 'Veda Shirvachana' in the Ranganayakula Mandapam.

TTD officials offered Theertha Prasadam and a portrait of the deity. The CJI later visited the Sri Varahaswami Temple.

Meanwhile, TTD has announced that in view of the lunar eclipse on March 3, Slotted Sarva Darshan tokens(SSD) will not be issued in Tirupati on March 1 and 2 for darshan on March 2 and 3, respectively.

The SSD tokens for darshan on March 4 will be issued on March 3.

VIP Break Darshan also remains cancelled on March 3, and as such No recommendation letters will be accepted on March 2, the TTD said in a release.

It requested the devotees to take note of the changes and cooperate with temple authorities.

The TTD has already announced that in view of the lunar eclipse, the Tirumala temple will remain closed for approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes on March 3.

The temple will be shut from 9 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

The lunar eclipse will commence at 3.20 p.m. and conclude at 6.47 p.m. on March 3. As per tradition, the temple doors will be closed six hours prior to the commencement of the eclipse.

The temple doors will reopen at 7.30 p.m., followed by purification rituals and Punyahavachanam. Darshan for devotees will resume from 8:30 p.m. onwards.

The TTD announced that Arjitha Sevas and VIP Break Darshans will remain cancelled.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see the news focusing on the temple's eclipse schedule too. Many devotees plan trips months in advance, so this information about SSD tokens and closures is very helpful. Jai Balaji!
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Aman W
While it's a personal matter, I do hope such high-profile visits don't disrupt the darshan for common devotees. The article mentions VIP Break Darshan was cancelled for the eclipse, which is the right step. The temple should be equally accessible to all.
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Sarah B
The traditions described are fascinating—'Shesha Vastra', 'Veda Shirvachana'. It's a rich cultural experience. As someone interested in Indian heritage, I appreciate articles that detail these rituals respectfully.
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Vikram M
Lord Venkateswara's blessings for our CJI! May he be guided by dharma in all his judgments. The meticulous planning by TTD for the lunar eclipse shows how well our ancient traditions and modern management can work together.
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Kriti O
Nice to see a positive news item for a change. No politics, just faith and tradition. The details about the eclipse closure are good for devotees to know. Planning my visit after March 4th!

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