Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Swami Pushkarini Closed for 40 Days in Tirumala
The Swami Pushkarini, a sacred pond near the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala, will be closed for 40 days starting August 1.
This is to allow for annual repair and maintenance work.
The closure is also extended for an extra 10 days to prepare for possible heavy rains or cyclones.
During this time, devotees won't be able to enter the Pushkarini, and the daily Harathi ritual will be suspended.
The TTD has asked devotees to understand and cooperate during this maintenance period.
Swami Pushkarini in Tirumala will be closed for 40 days from August 1 to September 10.
The closure is for annual repair and maintenance works ahead of the Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavams.
The closure is extended by 10 days to prepare for possible heavy rains and cyclones.
Devotees will not be allowed to enter the Pushkarini during the closure.
The daily Pushkarini Harathi ritual will also be suspended during this period.
- Who
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)
- What
- Closure of Swami Pushkarini for maintenance
- When
- August 1 to September 10
- Where
- Tirumala, Tirupati
- Why
- Annual repair and maintenance works, and precaution against adverse weather conditions
Maintenance Necessity
Devotee Access
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Necessity
Annual maintenance is essential for the upkeep of the sacred site.
Devotee Access
The closure disrupts devotees' spiritual practices and access to the holy site.
- Location
- Tirumala, Tirupati
- Closure Duration
- August 1 to September 10
- Reason for Closure
- Annual repair and maintenance works
- Event Affected
- Srivari Salakatla Brahmotsavams
- Additional Precaution
- Closure extended for 10 days due to possible adverse weather conditions
