They said the shrine would be closed an hour before sunset tomorrow and opened early on Friday. The priests would then conduct 'cleansing' of the ancient shrine, followed by pre-dawn rituals, including recitation of Suprabatham and Archana rituals.
Pilgrims would be allowed to have a darshan of the Lord only after 10 AM on Friday, they said.
According to the TTD almanac, the lunar eclipse would take place from 1.22 AM to 1.55 AM (a few minutes in small hours) on Friday, they added.