Tirumala, March 5 -- Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam will be observed at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple on March 17, in connection with the Ugadi Asthanam scheduled to be held on March 19, a TTD release stated on Thursday.

It is customary to perform Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam on the Tuesday preceding Ugadi, Anivara Asthanam, Annual Brahmotsavam, and Vaikuntha Ekadasi.

In view of Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam, TTD has cancelled VIP Break Darshans and the Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana Seva on March 17.

Recommendation letters for VIP Break Darshan on March 16 will not be accepted, except for protocol dignitaries.

Similarly, on the occasion of Ugadi Asthanam on March 19, VIP Break Darshans are cancelled except for protocol dignitaries. Therefore, ...