Tirumala, March 3 -- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams' additional executive officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary said that Srivari temple was closed at 9 am on Tuesday owing to the lunar eclipse.

Speaking to the media after the closure of the temple doors, he stated that darshan was provided to all devotees present in the queue before the temple closure.

He also said that during the closure period, the Annaprasadam Complex, food courts and laddu sale counters were also closed.

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