Only 35000 pilgrims to be allowed in Tirumala

Tirupati: The pilgrim rush to Tirumala temple, where the once-in-12 year Ashta Bandhana Balalaya Maha Samprokshanam is being held now, is normal. 

The TTD has said that only 35000 pilgrims would be allowed to have a darshan on Monday in view of the special ritual. The authorities said that it would take at least four hours for the free darshan.

Meanwhile, the ritual of Balalaya Maha Samprokshanam has entered Day II. On Monday, special poojas would be performed for the special Kumbham installed in the Yagasala of the temple.