Vaikunta Ekadasi Nine-Day Quota will be released on Nov 5, 12 Noon

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has announced that a separate nine-day quota for the upcoming Vaikunta Ekadasi slot for General Srivari Sevaks will be released at 12 noon on 5 November 2025. The slot dates for this special quota span two overlapping periods: 28 December 2025 to 05 January 2026 and 29 December 2025 to 06 January 2026.

This initiative is designed specifically for General Srivari Sevaks – the trusted volunteers and service personnel who assist in various rituals and operations at the main temple of Tirumala. The separate nine-day window aims to help the TTD streamline allotment for these sevaks during one of its busiest seasons, ensuring adequate support and smoother logistics during the Ekadasi festival period.

Slot Release Details & Important Dates

Why this matters

Vaikunta Ekadasi is a high-demand period at Tirumala, drawing large numbers of pilgrims eager to avail darshan through the “Vaikunta Dwaram” route and participate in special festivities. Allocating a separate quota for the service staff (Sevaks) ensures that the temple administration is fully staffed and prepared to manage the influx, which is crucial for both the logistics and devotional experience. With this quota announcement, service personnel and their families now have a clearer timeline for planning their presence and participation.

What Sevaks should do

Sevaks interested in securing a slot under this nine-day quota should mark the release date and time on their calendars, get their credentials and required documents ready, and visit the official TTD portal or notification page at the appointed time. Early preparation will likely improve their chances of getting a preferred slot, given the demand during this peak period.

Looking ahead

This move by TTD reflects a broader effort at the shrine to enhance organization, ensure availability of dedicated service staff during critical festival spans, and provide an optimal devotional experience for pilgrims while maintaining operational efficiency. The nine-day quota release is a strategic step in ensuring that the festive period of late December to early January runs smoothly, both for pilgrims and for the devoted sevaks who serve them.