Vaikunta Ekadashi at Tirumala – 2025

Vaikunta Ekadashi at Tirumala 2025

Shuddha Ekadashi in Dhanurmasa is called Vaikunta Ekadashi (30th Dec, 2025). At Tirumala, in the early hours of this day, the Vaikunta Dwaram (door) will be opened and will be closed after 10 days (8th Jan, 2026).

Vaikunta Dwaram will not be opened in the whole year except during this auspicious period. So there will be huge rush observed on these days due to its importance. It is believed that those who will have Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam during Vaikunta Ekadasi at Tirumala will get Moksham. Vaikunta Dwaram is believed to be ‘Gate of Heaven’.

Eight Lakh Devotees will be provided Vaikunta Dwara Darshan during the 10 days.

Pilgrims Have to take tokens to get darshan. Without tickets pilgrims will not be allowed for vaikunta dwara darshan during Dec 30 – Jan 8.

Tirumala Vaikunta Dwaram Opening Dates In Dec 2025

• Vaikunta Dwaram will be opened from December 30th, 03:00 AM to January 8th, 11:59 PM.

• During Vaikunta Ekadashi at Tirumala, there will be procession for the well adorned Sri Malayappa Swami along with Sri Devi and Bhu Devi in the golden chariot between 9 AM to 11 AM, followed by Asthanam in Srivari temple.

• On Vaikunta Dwadashi day, Chakra Snanam will be performed in Swamy Pushkarini between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM.

Ekadashi Tithi Timings :

Dec – 2025

• Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 07:50 AM on Dec 30, 2025
• Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 05:00 AM on Dec 31, 2025

How To Book Tirumala Vaikunta Ekadashi Darshan Tickets In Online?

Only 4 options are there to avail Vaikunta Dwara Darshan

• Rs.300 Special Entry Darshan Tickets – Check Availability & Release info
• Free Darshan Tickets – Will be issued in offline counters in Tirupati. Scroll down for more details
• SRIVANI Trust VIP Break Darshan (Rs.10,300 Per Head) – Check Availabilty & Release info
• Protocol VIP’s visiting In-person.
  • Protocol darshans start at 4.45 am on Vaikuntha Ekadasi day.

RTC Quota, Tour Packages, Privilege darshan’s like Infant Darshan, Senior Citizen Quota, NRI & Defense Darshan are all cancelled for these 10 days.

Tirumala Vaikunta Dwara Darshan With Free Darshan Tokens

In Tirupati, nine centers with almost 100 counters would be set up and SSD tokens will be issued to the devotees for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan. TTD will give wide publicity to the devotees on darshan updates through TTD website, SVBC etc. The devotees are requested to plan their Tirumala visit based on the availability of tokens only. Without token you cannot have darshan.

• TTD started issuing the 5 Lakh Tickets (50000 per day) continuously for all 10 days. Counters will be operating 24 hours till that 5 Lakh Tickets are issued and then they will be closed.
• Aadhar Card is mandatory to get ticket. Other ID Proofs Wont Work.
• Everyone has to stand in queue and take their ticket. Others cannot take your ticket as the ticket will be given by taking a photo of the person, same person will be allowed for darshan in tirumala.
• Locations In Tirupati:Altogether 91 counters will be operational at the below locations.
  1. Srinivasam – Opp. To Tirupati Bus Stand
  2. Vishnu Nivasam – Opp. To Tirupati Railway Station
  3. Bhudevi Complex – Beside Alipiri Bus Stand
  4. Ramachandra Pushkarini
  5. Indira Maidan
  6. Jeeva Kona High School
  7. MR Palli ZP High School
  8. Rama Naidu School in Bairagipatteda

  Location In Tirumala

  9. Balaji Nagar Community Hall – Tirumala

Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple and surroundings will be decorated with Beautiful Flowers and Lights. This will be eye feast for everyone and it is very good to watch those most beautiful flowers, best lighting’s and pleasant climate at Tirumala on occassion of Vaikunta Ekadashi.  Happy Vaikunta Ekadasi …