The Tirupati Hill temple which has been open for darshan for the general public after the Unlock guidelines to re-open religious places were issued by the Centre, is still barred to elderly people above 60 years of age.

Answering to the continuous requests from the pilgrims, the temple authorities have said that the decision to allow the elderly is still under consideration and it will be decided after the Centre issues the Unlock 6.0 guidelines.

It was also said that the Covid-19 protocols are strictly being followed at Tirumala. Authorities also revealed that the arrangements are being made for the upcoming festivals -- Deepavali Asthanam on November 14, Nagula Chavithi on November 18 and Pushpa Yagam on November 21.