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TTD’s Important Advisory: Annaprasadam halted on Chandra Grahan, 3 March 2026
TTD has announced that all TTD-run Annaprasadam centres in Tirupati and Tiruchanoor will remain closed on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 due to the lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan). The pause follows Agama and Dharma-shastra guidelines on Sutak, during which cooking, naivedyam, and public distribution of sanctified food are withheld. Facilities named by TTD include the SV…
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Chandra Grahan Alert: TTD suspends Annaprasadam on 3 March 2026what devotees must know
On 3 March 2026, TTD will suspend Annaprasadam distribution at select facilities in Tirupati and Tiruchanoor in observance of the Chandra Grahan (lunar eclipse). The measure, grounded in Āgama and Dharmaśāstra guidance, pauses cooking and food distribution during Sutak and the eclipse, with services resuming after prescribed purification. Affected locations include the SV Nitya Annaprasadam…
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Lunar Eclipse 3 March 2026: Definitive Chandra Grahana Sankalpa, Pitru Tarpana & Dāna Mantras Guide
A shastra-aligned, long-form guide to the 3 March 2026 lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahana), this article provides precise Sankalpa templates that can be filled with local panchanga details, complete Pitru Tarpana ślokas for tilodaka offerings, and Thila Tarpana Anantara Vidhi (Samarpana) mantras. It explains sūtaka observance, outlines pre/during/post-eclipse practice flow, and presents widely recited Chandra mantras…
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Unveiling Rahu Navagraha: Why the Serpent Head Without a Body Embodies Desire and Eclipses
Rahu Navagraha’s depiction as a serpent’s head without a body encodes a dual truth: the human experience of insatiable desire and the astronomical mechanics of eclipses. This article clarifies the Puranic origin of Rahu and Ketu, unpacks the symbolism of a head that can consume but never digest, and links the image to the lunar…
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Eclipses and Deity Worship: ISKCON’s Guidance, Dharmic Harmony, and Temple Practice
Eclipses prompt thoughtful practice across dharmic traditions and raise practical questions for temples. ISKCON’s Deity Worship Ministry advises that daily deity worship continue without interruption during eclipses, with the option to close public access while maintaining private puja. This preserves ritual continuity, respects local sentiment, and aligns with broader dharmic principles emphasizing mindfulness, seva, and…
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TTD Tirumala Closure for Chandra Grahanam on 3 March 2026: Darshan Resumes After Suddhi: Key Timings
The Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (TTD) at Tirumala will be closed from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm on 3 March 2026 due to the Chandra Grahanam. Darshan will resume only after Suddhi and related purificatory rituals, with entry expected from 8:30 pm onward. These timings help devotees plan travel, meals, and rest, ensuring a smoother…
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Yadagirigutta Temple Timings Guide: Precise Opening/Closing, Darshanam Tips, and Eclipse Rules
Yadagirigutta Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is open year-round and typically begins the day around 3:30 am, enabling an early, serene darshanam for pilgrims. In accordance with tradition, the temple remains closed during Chandra Grahanam and Surya Grahanam and reopens only after purification rituals. Timings can vary with seasons, crowd flow, and special sevas, especially during…
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The Aryabhata Number System
The **Aryabhata Number System** showcases the ingenuity of ancient Indian mathematicians, with Aryabhata inventing a unique method of numerical representation using Samskritam letters. His seminal work, the **Aryabhatiya**, composed in 499 CE, is divided into four sections covering astronomical constants, mathematics, time reckoning, and celestial geometry. Aryabhata’s notable contributions include the use of the decimal…