The Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple in Srisailam will remain closed for more than 12 hours on March 3 due to the lunar eclipse.
According to Srisailam Temple Executive Officer M. Srinivasa Rao, the temple doors will open at 3 am and Suprabhata Seva, other morning rituals and maha mangala harathi will be performed. From 4:30 to 5:30, devotees will be able to have darshan of Sri Bhramaramba and Mallikarjuna Swami. The temple doors will close at 6 am and open at 7:30 pm, after which temple purification and samprokshana will be performed. Darshan will be allowed from 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Mr. Srinivasa Rao said that Sakshi Ganapati Temple, Hatakeswaram, Paladhara-Panchadhara, Shikareswaram and all sub-temples of Srisailam will also remain closed during this period. Ticket sales of arjitha sevas, paroksha seva and Kalyanotsavam on that day have been stopped. Annaprasadam will not be provided on that day.
Published – 20 February 2026 20:15 IST