On the auspicious day of Chaitra Suddha Padhyami on March 22, Ugadi Asthanam will be observed in Tirumala temple.
In connection with Ugadi on March 22, the traditional temple cleansing festival Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam will be performed on March 21.
As such, TTD has canceled all the Arjita Sevas on the day of Ugadi.
While TTD has also canceled VIP Break Darshan on March 21 and 22, owing to Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam and Ugadi respectively. As such, no recommendation letters for VIP Break darshan will be accepted on March 20 and 21.
Akhanda Hanuman Chalisa was held at Nada Neerajanam and Astana Mandapam in Tirumala on Saturday.
The recitation began at 9:30 and will conclude on Sunday. This is to continue for 24 hours.
This religious event took place under the supervision of Former TTD Trust Board Member and Yuga Tulasi founder Sri Siva Kumar.
TTD EO Sri AV Dharma Reddy, 500 devotees belonging to twin Telugu states were also present.