Rathasapthami
Ratha Saptami also known as ‘Magha Saptami’ which falls on Magha Sukla Paksha Saptami (on Sunday 25th of January 2026) is the day on which it is believed Surya Baghavan turns his Ratha (chariot) towards the northern hemisphere in a north-easterly direction. It is also hailed as the birth day of Lord Surya and celebrated throughout Bharat as Surya Jayanthi.
In connection with Surya Jayanthi / Rathasapthami / one-day Brahmotsavam will be observed in Tirumala on 25th January, 2026. Malayappa Swamy will bless Devotees on Seven Vahanams in a Single Day.
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Vahana Sevas
Starting with Suryaprabha Vahanam in the morning between 5:30 AM to 8 AM with and ends with Chandra prabha vahanam in the evening between 8 PM to 9 PM.
Sunrise at 6:45 AM.
Schedule of Vahanams on Rathasapthami at Tirumala
| Vahanam | Timings |
| Surya prabha Vahanam | 5.30 AM to 8 AM |
| Chinna sesha Vahanam | 9 AM to 10 AM |
| Garuda Vahanam | 11 AM to 12 PM |
| Hanumantha Vahanam | 1 PM to 2 PM |
| Chakra snanam | 2 PM to 3 PM |
| Kalpavruksha Vahanam | 4 PM to 5 PM |
| Sarvabhupala Vahanam | 6 PM to 7 PM |
| Chandra prabha Vahanam | 8 PM to 9 PM |
Darshan Updates:
- TTD has cancelled Arjitha Sevas : Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana, Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Arjita Brahmotsavam and Sahasra Deepalankara Sevas on Jan 25, 2026.
- Privilege darshans including NRIs, Parents with infants, senior citizens and physically challenged cancelled on Jan 25, 2026.
- SSD tokens will not be issued in Tirupati from Jan 24 – 26 , 2026.
- Except for Protocol VIPs, the VIP break darshan remains cancelled on Jan 25, hence no recommendation letters will be accepted on Jan 24, 2026.
- Pilgrims without darshan ticket will be allowed in free darshan queue line (expected to take 15 – 18 hrs)
- Offline Room allotment will be done at CRO Office, Tirumala.
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