PLACES OF INTEREST IN & AROUND TIRUMALA
Place to visit Description
1.Swami Pushkarani : This tank, adjacent to the temple, is highly sacred.Pilgrims take a bath here before entering the temple.
2.Akasa Ganga: This is a waterfall about 3 kms to the north of the temple.
3.Papavinasanam : This is about 5 kms to the north of the temple.
4.Vaikuntha Tirtham: Is at a distance of about 3 kms north-east of the temple.
5.Tumburu Tirtham: Is about 16 kms north of the temple.
6.Geological Arch: This rare geological formation is situated at 1 km north of the temple.
7.Lepakshi Emporium: An ideal place for purchasing attractive handicrafts at moderate prices.This is situated near Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Central Reception Office.
8.T.T.D Gardens: The Devasthanams maintain beautiful ornamental gardens with rare species of plants and trees.
9.Asthana Mandapam: (Sadas Hall) This is the venue for the devotional programs like discourses, music concerts, harikathas and bhajans conducted under the auspices of Dharma Prachara Parishat.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Arjitha Utsavams
TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVATHANAMS
ARJITHA SEVA DETAILS
Sl No Name of the Seva Time Person's Allowed Amount(Rs)
1. Suprabhatham 2-30 to 3-30a.m 1 120.00
2. Thomala Seva 3-30 to 4-30a.m 1 220.00
3. Archana 4-30 to 5-30a.m 1 220.00
4. Thomala Seva & Archana 1 440.00
3-30 to 4-30a.m (On Friday )
5. Ekantha Seva 12.30 a.m 1 10.00
(No Reservation )
6. Big kalyanosthavam 10.30 a.m onwards 5 2500.00
7. Mini Kalyanosthavam 10.30 a.m 2 750.00
8. Brahmosthavam 5 500.00
9. Shahastra Deepalankarana Seva 5 500.00 5-00 p.m
10. Archana Anantara 5-30 to 6-30 a.m 1 100.00
Darshanam
Weekly Sevas
1. Vishesha Pooja 6.00 a.m 5 3000.00
(On Monday's)
2. Astadata Pada 5-30 a.m 5 3500.00
Padmeradhanam
3. Sahasra 5-30 a.m 5 3500.00
Kalashabhishekam
(On Wednesday's)
4. Thiruppavada 5-30 a.m 5 3500.00
(On Thursday's)
5. Poornabhishekam 3-30 a.m 1 750.00
(On Friday's)
6. Civit Vessel (On Friday's) 3-30 a.m 1 300.00
7. Kasturi Vessel 3-30 a.m 1 150.00
(On Friday's)
8. Nijapada Dharsanam 5-30 a.m 1 100.00
If you want any information please contact
Dial : 671
ARJITHA SEVA DETAILS
Sl No Name of the Seva Time Person's Allowed Amount(Rs)
1. Suprabhatham 2-30 to 3-30a.m 1 120.00
2. Thomala Seva 3-30 to 4-30a.m 1 220.00
3. Archana 4-30 to 5-30a.m 1 220.00
4. Thomala Seva & Archana 1 440.00
3-30 to 4-30a.m (On Friday )
5. Ekantha Seva 12.30 a.m 1 10.00
(No Reservation )
6. Big kalyanosthavam 10.30 a.m onwards 5 2500.00
7. Mini Kalyanosthavam 10.30 a.m 2 750.00
8. Brahmosthavam 5 500.00
9. Shahastra Deepalankarana Seva 5 500.00 5-00 p.m
10. Archana Anantara 5-30 to 6-30 a.m 1 100.00
Darshanam
Weekly Sevas
1. Vishesha Pooja 6.00 a.m 5 3000.00
(On Monday's)
2. Astadata Pada 5-30 a.m 5 3500.00
Padmeradhanam
3. Sahasra 5-30 a.m 5 3500.00
Kalashabhishekam
(On Wednesday's)
4. Thiruppavada 5-30 a.m 5 3500.00
(On Thursday's)
5. Poornabhishekam 3-30 a.m 1 750.00
(On Friday's)
6. Civit Vessel (On Friday's) 3-30 a.m 1 300.00
7. Kasturi Vessel 3-30 a.m 1 150.00
(On Friday's)
8. Nijapada Dharsanam 5-30 a.m 1 100.00
If you want any information please contact
Dial : 671
Donations
DONATIONS
All Donations should be sent to the address below :-
Beneficiary : The Executive Officer,
Address : Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams,
Tirupati - 517 501
Andhra Pradesh,
INDIA.
All Donations should be sent to the address below :-
Beneficiary : The Executive Officer,
Address : Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams,
Tirupati - 517 501
Andhra Pradesh,
INDIA.
Alayadarshanam
ALAYADARSHANAM
A bus service to benefit the pilgrims is being conducted everyday from Sri Govindaraja Swamy Dharmasala to visit the temples of Sri Govindaraja Swamy, Kodandarama Swamy, Kapileswara Swamy, Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy at Srinivasa Mangapuram and Goddess Padmavati at Tiruchanur. (Rate per head : Rs 18.00 only)
TTD Members
MEMBERS OF TTD'S TRUST BOARD
Name of Member. Post.
Sri Subrahmanyam Acting Chairman,Executive Officer
Dr.I.V. Subba Rao, I.A.S & Member Secretary
Sri G. Ramanujam
Sri N. Venkatramana Reddy, (B.Sc, Ag)
Sri C. Prakash Agarwal
Sri G. Srirama Murthy
Sri Natchu Seshagiri Rao Member
Mrs. Rajeswari Ramakrishnan
Sri Briz Mohan Bhama
Sri G. Lokanath, M.L.A
Sri P. Kista Reddy, M.L.A
Sri M. Bala Raju, M.L.A
Name of Member. Post.
Sri Subrahmanyam Acting Chairman,Executive Officer
Dr.I.V. Subba Rao, I.A.S & Member Secretary
Sri G. Ramanujam
Sri N. Venkatramana Reddy, (B.Sc, Ag)
Sri C. Prakash Agarwal
Sri G. Srirama Murthy
Sri Natchu Seshagiri Rao Member
Mrs. Rajeswari Ramakrishnan
Sri Briz Mohan Bhama
Sri G. Lokanath, M.L.A
Sri P. Kista Reddy, M.L.A
Sri M. Bala Raju, M.L.A
Do's & Dont's
Do's & Dont's
DO's :
* Do obeisance to your Ishta or Kula Daivam before you start for Tirumala.
* Do book your travel & accommodation at Tirumala in advance.
* Do bathe in the Pushkarani and worship Varahaswamy in his Temple
...you go to worship Lord Venkateswara.
* Do bathe & wear clean clothes before you enter the shrine.
* Do concentrate on Lord Venkateswara inside the Temple.
* Do observe absolute silence and recite Om Sri Venkatesayanamaha
...to yourself, inside the temple.
* Do bathe in the Papavinasanam & Akasa Ganga Theerthams near Tirumala.
* Do respect ancient customs and usage's while at Tirumala.
* Do respect & promote religious sentiments among co-pilgrims.
* Do deposit your offerings in the Hundi only.
* Do contact any of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Enquiry officer
...for information regarding the temple and your worship there.
DONT's :
* Don't carry much jewelry or cash with you.
* Don't eat non-veg food.
* Don't consume liquor or other intoxicants.
* Don't smoke when you are in the sacred hills
* Don't approach strangers for accommodation.
* Don't wear foot wear in and around the premises of the temple.
* Don't approach touts and dalalis for quick darshan.
* Don't prostrate(Satsanga Danda Pranamam) inside the temple.
* Don't buy spurious parsadams from sweet vendors.
* Don't come to Tirumala for any purpose other than worshipping.
* Don't rush in for Darshan but take your chance in the queue.
* Don't spit or commit nuisance in the premises of the temple.
* Don't enter the temple.If, according to custom or usage, you are prohibited to
enter.
* Don't wear flowers at Tirumala, all flowers are for the Lord only.
* Don't encourage beggary.
DO's :
* Do obeisance to your Ishta or Kula Daivam before you start for Tirumala.
* Do book your travel & accommodation at Tirumala in advance.
* Do bathe in the Pushkarani and worship Varahaswamy in his Temple
...you go to worship Lord Venkateswara.
* Do bathe & wear clean clothes before you enter the shrine.
* Do concentrate on Lord Venkateswara inside the Temple.
* Do observe absolute silence and recite Om Sri Venkatesayanamaha
...to yourself, inside the temple.
* Do bathe in the Papavinasanam & Akasa Ganga Theerthams near Tirumala.
* Do respect ancient customs and usage's while at Tirumala.
* Do respect & promote religious sentiments among co-pilgrims.
* Do deposit your offerings in the Hundi only.
* Do contact any of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Enquiry officer
...for information regarding the temple and your worship there.
DONT's :
* Don't carry much jewelry or cash with you.
* Don't eat non-veg food.
* Don't consume liquor or other intoxicants.
* Don't smoke when you are in the sacred hills
* Don't approach strangers for accommodation.
* Don't wear foot wear in and around the premises of the temple.
* Don't approach touts and dalalis for quick darshan.
* Don't prostrate(Satsanga Danda Pranamam) inside the temple.
* Don't buy spurious parsadams from sweet vendors.
* Don't come to Tirumala for any purpose other than worshipping.
* Don't rush in for Darshan but take your chance in the queue.
* Don't spit or commit nuisance in the premises of the temple.
* Don't enter the temple.If, according to custom or usage, you are prohibited to
enter.
* Don't wear flowers at Tirumala, all flowers are for the Lord only.
* Don't encourage beggary.
Endowment Schemes
ENDOWMENT SCHEMES
The donor will be presented with one set of two gold guilded silver coins consisting of "Sri Lord Venkateswara & Goddess Padmavathi" on one coin and "Ananda Nilayam" & "Lakshmi Stotram" on another coin to those who have donated Rs 1 lakh and above towards Udayastamana Sarva Seva Scheme, Nithya Prasada Dana Scheme/Annadana Scheme, Nithya Laddu Dana Scheme.
Nitya Laddu Dana
Sri Venkateswara Nitya Laddu Dana Scheme:
-A prasadam of 25 gms of Laddu (not less than 25,000 Nos.) will be distributed in the name of the donor on a fixed date of his choice.The amount of endowment is Rs 1 Lakh.
-The donor will be provided with the following facilities.
-The donor and his family will be given V.I.P accommodation at Tirumala for three days in a year free of cost.
-Free darshan with arathi during break on the three days will be arranged to the family of the donor not exceeding five persons.
-The name and the gotram of the donor will be read out at "Koluvu" in Srivari Temple,Tirumala in the morning of the specified day of distribution.
-The donor will be given one Vastram as Bahumanam.
-The donor will be given 6 T.T.D Laddus and 6 Vadas as Prasadam.
-The donor or his representative can be present on the day of distribution.If nobody is present at the distribution of Laddu on the day, the donor will be intimated along with the Sri Vari Maha Prasadam packets.
Balaji Archana Scheme:
Under this scheme Archana will be performed to the Lord in donor's name on any specified day of his choice every year for a period of 10 years.
The donor should make an endowment of Rs 5,588.00 to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.This amount with accumulated interest will come to Rs 15,000.00 in 10 years and the donor will consequently have the satisfaction of donating Rs 15,000.00 to the Lord.
No. of persons allowed :
Suprabhatam -- 3
Archana -- 2
Darsana -- 3
Prasadam............One small Laddu, One Vada and Maha Prasadam.
Bahumanam.........One Angavasthram or Blouse piece.
Nitya Prasada Dana
Sri Venkateswara Nitya Prasada Dana / Endowment Scheme.
Under this scheme one can make an endowment of Rs 500.00 for the distribution of 10 Laddus or 10 Vadas to pilgrims on a fixed day of one's choice.Birthday, Wedding Anniversary, Sraddha etc.Consequent on the introduction of S.V.Nitya Annadana Scheme the distribution of food packets has been discontinued.
The donor can make multiples of Rs 500.00 as endowment.And if the amount is Rs 10,000.00 (20 endowments) the T.T.D, with the interest accrued there on will arrange darshan for 5 persons of the donor (It is the cost of five special darshan tickets valuing Rs 125.00 each now).
This contribution is exempted from income tax under section 80 (G) (2) (B) of Income Tax act 1961.
Nitya Annadana
Sri Venkateswara Nitya Annadana Scheme.
T.T.Devasthanams has envisaged this scheme, aimed to provide full meals freely to the devotees at Tirumala.
A donor can make an endowment of Rs 5 Lakhs or Rs 10 Lakhs or Rs 1,000.00 individually there of to the T.T.Devasthanams and the Devasthanams will contribute an equal amount towards matching grant and deposit the entire amount in a Nationalized Bank to feed over 10,000 pilgrims every day on the interest earned.
Donation can be by individuals, firms, companies etc, and they are eligible for exemption of income tax under 80 (G).
Donor's name will be displayed prominently in the dining hall.It will also be printed on the free meal coupons issued to the pilgrims and read in Srivari Koluvu every morning before the Lord.
Many philanthropists like Sarvasree L.V.Ramaiah, Mansinghka, R.P. Goenka, Eswara Prasad Poddar, Natubhaiah Ambani, B.M.Khaitan, R.K.Jalan, M.R.Chhabria and Ramnath Goenka had already donated for this pious cause.The T.T.Devasthanams appealed to all philanthropists to send their donations for the scheme to the Executive Officer, T.T.Devasthanams, Tirupati - 517 504 Andhra Pradesh, India.
Cottage Donation
Cottage Donation Scheme:
I. Cottages: T.T.Ds have taken up construction of first floor (C & D Portions) over the existing cottages in Seshadri Nagar, Anjanadri Nagar and Garudadri Nagar area.The donation amount for these cottages is fixed at Rs 1.50 Lakhs for Seshadri Nagar and Anjanadri Nagar cottages and Rs 2.25 Lakhs for Garudadri Nagar Cottages.The cottages in these areas are already for allotment to donors except in Garudadri Nagar, which may take 1 year for completion.
II. Special Type Cottages: The project to construct special deluxe type of cottages in Surapuram Thota area has been taken up at the request of many devotees.The donation amount for these special type of cottages is Rs 5 Lakhs.The period of construction is 1 & half years.
Guest Houses:
Varahaswamy Guest Houses : The proposal to construct 200 fully furnished suites in Perindevi Thota area is in progress.The donation amount for each suite is fixed at Rs 1 Lakh and the expected period of completion is 1 & half years.
Kaveri and Alakananda : It is proposed to construct 248 suites in Kaveri and Alakananda Guest Houses, for which the donation amount is Rs 1 Lakh. All suites are fully furnished and the construction period is 1 & half years.
Sapthagirula Satramulu : Sapthagirula Satramulu Block No III. Present name is Thunga Badra. Unfurnished tenement costs about Rs 40,000.00 (Forty thousand Only).
Dormitory Halls :
A major project to construct Dormitory Halls in Perindevi Thota area has been taken up by T.T.Devasthanams.These Dormitory Halls will have 2 rooms and the donation for each dormitory hall is Rs 3 Lakhs.It is proposed to construct 20 Dormitory Halls.The period of construction is 1 & half years.It is also proposed to construct two big dormitory halls in the same area and the donation amount for each hall is Rs 6 Lakhs.
Procedure:
The donor can send an application on plain paper specifying the category of cottage addressed to the Executive Officer, T.T.devasthanams, K.T.road, Tirupati-517 501, along with a demand draft for the full amount of cottage/suite/tenements in favour of "The Executive Officer" on any nationalized bank payable at Tirupati.The donation can be made either by individuals/firms/companies/joint donors also.The cottages, suites and tenements will be allotted to the donors with seriatim.
Facilities to the Donor :
The donor can stay for 60 days in a calendar year, not exceeding 10 days at a time, by payment of service charges only.This facility is available in case of individual donor during his life time, as well as his wife and to the next heir.In case of joint names/firms/companies/trust, the privilege of stay will be limited to 20 years only.A name tablet with donor's name and place in memory of one person will be prominently displayed in front of the cottage donated.The donations made for construction of cottage/guest houses is not entitled for any Income Tax exemption.
The donor will be presented with one set of two gold guilded silver coins consisting of "Sri Lord Venkateswara & Goddess Padmavathi" on one coin and "Ananda Nilayam" & "Lakshmi Stotram" on another coin to those who have donated Rs 1 lakh and above towards Udayastamana Sarva Seva Scheme, Nithya Prasada Dana Scheme/Annadana Scheme, Nithya Laddu Dana Scheme.
Nitya Laddu Dana
Sri Venkateswara Nitya Laddu Dana Scheme:
-A prasadam of 25 gms of Laddu (not less than 25,000 Nos.) will be distributed in the name of the donor on a fixed date of his choice.The amount of endowment is Rs 1 Lakh.
-The donor will be provided with the following facilities.
-The donor and his family will be given V.I.P accommodation at Tirumala for three days in a year free of cost.
-Free darshan with arathi during break on the three days will be arranged to the family of the donor not exceeding five persons.
-The name and the gotram of the donor will be read out at "Koluvu" in Srivari Temple,Tirumala in the morning of the specified day of distribution.
-The donor will be given one Vastram as Bahumanam.
-The donor will be given 6 T.T.D Laddus and 6 Vadas as Prasadam.
-The donor or his representative can be present on the day of distribution.If nobody is present at the distribution of Laddu on the day, the donor will be intimated along with the Sri Vari Maha Prasadam packets.
Balaji Archana Scheme:
Under this scheme Archana will be performed to the Lord in donor's name on any specified day of his choice every year for a period of 10 years.
The donor should make an endowment of Rs 5,588.00 to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.This amount with accumulated interest will come to Rs 15,000.00 in 10 years and the donor will consequently have the satisfaction of donating Rs 15,000.00 to the Lord.
No. of persons allowed :
Suprabhatam -- 3
Archana -- 2
Darsana -- 3
Prasadam............One small Laddu, One Vada and Maha Prasadam.
Bahumanam.........One Angavasthram or Blouse piece.
Nitya Prasada Dana
Sri Venkateswara Nitya Prasada Dana / Endowment Scheme.
Under this scheme one can make an endowment of Rs 500.00 for the distribution of 10 Laddus or 10 Vadas to pilgrims on a fixed day of one's choice.Birthday, Wedding Anniversary, Sraddha etc.Consequent on the introduction of S.V.Nitya Annadana Scheme the distribution of food packets has been discontinued.
The donor can make multiples of Rs 500.00 as endowment.And if the amount is Rs 10,000.00 (20 endowments) the T.T.D, with the interest accrued there on will arrange darshan for 5 persons of the donor (It is the cost of five special darshan tickets valuing Rs 125.00 each now).
This contribution is exempted from income tax under section 80 (G) (2) (B) of Income Tax act 1961.
Nitya Annadana
Sri Venkateswara Nitya Annadana Scheme.
T.T.Devasthanams has envisaged this scheme, aimed to provide full meals freely to the devotees at Tirumala.
A donor can make an endowment of Rs 5 Lakhs or Rs 10 Lakhs or Rs 1,000.00 individually there of to the T.T.Devasthanams and the Devasthanams will contribute an equal amount towards matching grant and deposit the entire amount in a Nationalized Bank to feed over 10,000 pilgrims every day on the interest earned.
Donation can be by individuals, firms, companies etc, and they are eligible for exemption of income tax under 80 (G).
Donor's name will be displayed prominently in the dining hall.It will also be printed on the free meal coupons issued to the pilgrims and read in Srivari Koluvu every morning before the Lord.
Many philanthropists like Sarvasree L.V.Ramaiah, Mansinghka, R.P. Goenka, Eswara Prasad Poddar, Natubhaiah Ambani, B.M.Khaitan, R.K.Jalan, M.R.Chhabria and Ramnath Goenka had already donated for this pious cause.The T.T.Devasthanams appealed to all philanthropists to send their donations for the scheme to the Executive Officer, T.T.Devasthanams, Tirupati - 517 504 Andhra Pradesh, India.
Cottage Donation
Cottage Donation Scheme:
I. Cottages: T.T.Ds have taken up construction of first floor (C & D Portions) over the existing cottages in Seshadri Nagar, Anjanadri Nagar and Garudadri Nagar area.The donation amount for these cottages is fixed at Rs 1.50 Lakhs for Seshadri Nagar and Anjanadri Nagar cottages and Rs 2.25 Lakhs for Garudadri Nagar Cottages.The cottages in these areas are already for allotment to donors except in Garudadri Nagar, which may take 1 year for completion.
II. Special Type Cottages: The project to construct special deluxe type of cottages in Surapuram Thota area has been taken up at the request of many devotees.The donation amount for these special type of cottages is Rs 5 Lakhs.The period of construction is 1 & half years.
Guest Houses:
Varahaswamy Guest Houses : The proposal to construct 200 fully furnished suites in Perindevi Thota area is in progress.The donation amount for each suite is fixed at Rs 1 Lakh and the expected period of completion is 1 & half years.
Kaveri and Alakananda : It is proposed to construct 248 suites in Kaveri and Alakananda Guest Houses, for which the donation amount is Rs 1 Lakh. All suites are fully furnished and the construction period is 1 & half years.
Sapthagirula Satramulu : Sapthagirula Satramulu Block No III. Present name is Thunga Badra. Unfurnished tenement costs about Rs 40,000.00 (Forty thousand Only).
Dormitory Halls :
A major project to construct Dormitory Halls in Perindevi Thota area has been taken up by T.T.Devasthanams.These Dormitory Halls will have 2 rooms and the donation for each dormitory hall is Rs 3 Lakhs.It is proposed to construct 20 Dormitory Halls.The period of construction is 1 & half years.It is also proposed to construct two big dormitory halls in the same area and the donation amount for each hall is Rs 6 Lakhs.
Procedure:
The donor can send an application on plain paper specifying the category of cottage addressed to the Executive Officer, T.T.devasthanams, K.T.road, Tirupati-517 501, along with a demand draft for the full amount of cottage/suite/tenements in favour of "The Executive Officer" on any nationalized bank payable at Tirupati.The donation can be made either by individuals/firms/companies/joint donors also.The cottages, suites and tenements will be allotted to the donors with seriatim.
Facilities to the Donor :
The donor can stay for 60 days in a calendar year, not exceeding 10 days at a time, by payment of service charges only.This facility is available in case of individual donor during his life time, as well as his wife and to the next heir.In case of joint names/firms/companies/trust, the privilege of stay will be limited to 20 years only.A name tablet with donor's name and place in memory of one person will be prominently displayed in front of the cottage donated.The donations made for construction of cottage/guest houses is not entitled for any Income Tax exemption.
Prasadams
Prasadams
Sale of Temple Prasadams
The entire quantity of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams share of Anna Prasadams (Pulihora), Chitrannam, Sweet Pongal and Curd rice is distributed free to all pilgrims coming out after darshan.Panyarams (Laddus) are sold on all days to pilgrims in the counter outside the temple.Tokens for Laddus can be obtained from bank counters erected in the 'Q' line for Laddus.
Mirasidars' share of prasadam and panyarams are sold at prasadapatteda.Pilgrims are informed that genuine devasthanam's prasadams are sold only at these places.
The present prices at which padula prasadams are sold are :
Laddu : Rs 4.00 each
Vada : Rs 4.00 each
(Only a limited number of Vadas will be available)
Prasadams (Cherupu)
Anna Prasadams Prices
Dadhyodanam Rs 75.00
Pulihora Rs 100.00
Pongal Rs 110.00
Chakkara Pongal Rs 135.00
Sakarabath Rs 150.00
Payasam Rs 125.00
Seera Rs 300.00
Padula Prasadams(Panyarams)
Prasadam Prices`
Laddu padi Rs 750.00
Vada padi Rs 350.00
Poli padi Rs 350.00
Dosa padi Rs 350.00
Tenthola padi Rs 350.00
Appam padi Rs 250.00
Jilebi padi Rs 600.00
After Naivedyam the Grihasthas who pay will be given 1/4 sola of prasadams.
Padi = 51 Nos.
The Grihasthas who pay will be given 30 Numbers of the panyarams (prasadams) they offer.Grihasthas must take their Prasadams in their own vessels.
Sale of Temple Prasadams
The entire quantity of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams share of Anna Prasadams (Pulihora), Chitrannam, Sweet Pongal and Curd rice is distributed free to all pilgrims coming out after darshan.Panyarams (Laddus) are sold on all days to pilgrims in the counter outside the temple.Tokens for Laddus can be obtained from bank counters erected in the 'Q' line for Laddus.
Mirasidars' share of prasadam and panyarams are sold at prasadapatteda.Pilgrims are informed that genuine devasthanam's prasadams are sold only at these places.
The present prices at which padula prasadams are sold are :
Laddu : Rs 4.00 each
Vada : Rs 4.00 each
(Only a limited number of Vadas will be available)
Prasadams (Cherupu)
Anna Prasadams Prices
Dadhyodanam Rs 75.00
Pulihora Rs 100.00
Pongal Rs 110.00
Chakkara Pongal Rs 135.00
Sakarabath Rs 150.00
Payasam Rs 125.00
Seera Rs 300.00
Padula Prasadams(Panyarams)
Prasadam Prices`
Laddu padi Rs 750.00
Vada padi Rs 350.00
Poli padi Rs 350.00
Dosa padi Rs 350.00
Tenthola padi Rs 350.00
Appam padi Rs 250.00
Jilebi padi Rs 600.00
After Naivedyam the Grihasthas who pay will be given 1/4 sola of prasadams.
Padi = 51 Nos.
The Grihasthas who pay will be given 30 Numbers of the panyarams (prasadams) they offer.Grihasthas must take their Prasadams in their own vessels.
Sevas
PAID SEVAS
Guidelines to Grihasthas :
The Grihasthas who perform Seva/Utsavam shall have to wear dhoti and upper cloth (uttariyam).They should enter Vaikuntam Queue Complex well in advance and there is no direct entry from mahadwaram.The Anna-Prasadams, Dadhyodhanam, Pulihora etc, will be given to the extent of the requirement of the Grihasthas.The rest of the Anna-Prasadams due to them, with their consent, will be freely distributed to the pilgrims.The Grihasthas who desire to perform any Seva/Utsavam are advised to draw the D.D for prescribed amount in favour of Executive Officer, T.T.D. and send it to the Peishkar, Sri T.T.Tirumala for early confirmation of the Seva-Utsavam at least 60 days in advance.The Grihasthas can also pay the amount at the Vijaya Bank, Tirumala Branch, one day in advance.In such a case the date of Seva/Utsavam noted on the Challan will be the date of performance, subject to availability of Seva Tickets.
The procedure for receiving Prasadams :
In case the payment is made at the Vjaya Bank, there will be an indication in regard to Prasadams in the Bank Challan itself.One copy of that Challan should be presented either at Anna-prasadam free counter or at the Vagapadi(panyarams sales counter of the temple)for receipt of the Prasadams.In case the payment is made by D.D.The Grihastha shall have to surrender the communication(Takeedu) at Vagapadi for receipt of Panyarams and at Anna-prasadam free distribution counter for receipt of Anna-Prasadams.
For the Information of the Grihasthas :
There will be no kalyanotsavams, Vahana Sevas, Unjal Sevas (inside the temple) on the following festivals occasions every year:
-Anivara Asthanam day – July (In the month of Ashadha) – one Day.
-Pushpayagam – October/November – One Day.
-Vasanthosthavam (Annual) – Three Days.
-Brahmotsavams (Annual) – September/October (On all 10 days – In the month of Karthika).
-December 31 to 2nd January due to new years day Darshan (subject to alteration by the Executive Officer).
-Pavithrotsavam–August–Three days.
-Ugadi Asthanam.
-Makara Shankranthi.
Daily Sevas
1. Suprabhatam is recited at 3.00 a.m by a team of Vedaparayanandaa.Rs 100.00 ticket holders are admitted.Due to insufficient space the issue of tickets is restricted to 200.Tickets will be issued at the Vijaya Bank, Tirumala one day in advance.The same can be confirmed by the arjitham officer by way of sending Demand Draft in advance.
2. Thomala Service is done for 45 minutes from 3.45 a.m to 4.30 a.m, Rs 200.00 (each person) ticket holders are admitted to witness the seva through Vaikunta Complex. These Tickets are issued at Vijaya bank one day in advance.Tickets are also being confirmed through Takeed to the devotees who send Demand Drafts from their places.
3. Archana is done from 4.30 a.m to 5.30 a.m Rs 200.00 (each person) ticket holders are admitted to witness the Seva through Vaikunta Complex.These tickets are issued by the Vijaya Bank one day in advance.Tickets are also being confirmed by Arjitham Office on Sending Demand Drafts from their places.
Archanananthara Darshanam Fee Rs 100.00 per head, Time 5 a.m except on Fridays. No advance booking, only current booking in Vijaya Bank.
4. Amanthranotsavam (Thomala Seva & Archana) Rate of the Seva is Rs 600.00 and one person for Archana are allowed through Vaikuntam Complex.The Grihastha is given 1/16 Sola Pongal Prasadam.Confirmation of seva is done by Arjitham Office on sending demand drafts by the Grihasthas.Tickets are issued at Vijaya bank one day in advance subject to availability.
5. Ekantha Seva Fee Rs.100.00 per head.Soon after night Sarvadarshanam is completed, Ekantha Seva takes place.Ekanhta Seva Tickets will be issued at the Vijaya bank on first cum first serve basis and ticket holders are allowed through Vaikuntum Queue complex.No advance reservation for Ekantha Seva tickets.
6. Kalyanotsavam There are two types of Kalyanotsavam.Kalyanotsavam is celebrated every day at Kalyana Mandapam except during Bramhmotsavam and on some festive ocassions.
Payment : Rs 2,500.00
Time : 10.00 a.m
Persons Allowed : 5
Prasadam : 5 Laddus (Big), 5 Vadas, 5 Appams , 5 Dosas, Dadhyodanam, Pulihora, Chakkera Pongal and Pongal.
Bahumanam : Vastra Bahunamam (One Silk uttariyam and Blouse Piece).
Pratyeka Kalyanotsavam is performed with usual rites and ceremony.
Payment : Rs 750.00
Time : 10.00 a.m
Persons allowed : Two
Prasadam : One Laddu (Big), and One Vada
Bahumanam : Uttariyam and Blouse Piece.
Rs 750.00 Kalyana Utsavams are confirmed on the dates chosen by the Grihistas on sending Demand Drafts at least 60 days in advance under advance booking also.Grihistas can also purchase Kalyanotsavam Seva Tickets at Vijaya Bank, Tirumal on payment of cash one day in advance under current booking after 8.00 a.m on the previous day.
Rs 2500.00 Kalyana Utsavams can be performed on acceptance of amount one day in advance also on the days of performance of Kalyanautsavams ( Before the commencement of Kalyanautsavams at 10.00 a.m ).
7. Arjitha Brahmotsavam
Vahana Sevas Provided : 1) Pedda Sesha Vahanam (Gold)
2) Silver Garuda Vahanam
3) Silver Hanumantha Vahanam
Persons Allowed : Five
Performance : On any day after 1.00 p.m
Bahumanam : One Uttarayam
Grihasthas should go through vaikunta complex in advance.
8. Dolotsavam (Unjal Seva) : Sri Malayappa Swami (Utsava Murthi) together with Bhudevi and Sridevi is seated on a cradle (Unjal) at Aina Mahal (Mirror Hall) and swung to the accompanient of Vedaparayanam and Mangala Vadyam.
Payment : Rs 750.00
Persons Allowed : Six
Performance : On all days at about 1:30 p.m
Bahumanam : One Sesha Vastram and Blouse Piece.
9. Vasanthotsavam
Payment : Rs 3000.00
Time : 2 p.m
Persons Allowed : Ten
Bahumanam :Vastrams, Vadas, Dadhyodanams, Pulihora, Pongal, Chakra Pongal
10. Sarvadarshanam is provided from 6 a.m to 11 a.m, 12 noon to 7.00 p.m and from 8.00 p.m to 10.30 p.m or till the Sarvadarshanam line is close on all days except on Wednesday,Thursdays and Friday.On leave days about 14 hours are allotted for Sarvadarshanam and on peak days, it will be 18 to 20 hours even.
Weekly Sevas
MONDAYS
VISESHA POOJA
Payment : Rs 3,000.00
Persons allowed : Five
Bahumanam : Vastram, 5 Big Laddus, 5 Vadas
TUESDAYS
ASHTADALA PADA PADMARADHANAMU ( II Archana with 108 Golden Lotus Flowers) is performed for 15 minutes
Payment : Rs. 3,500.00
Persons Allowed : Five
Bahumanam :10 Big Laddus, 10 Vadas and Vasthra Bahumanam
Time : 6.30 a.m
It is introduced in commemoration of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of T.T.Devasthanams.
WEDNESDAYS
SAHASRAKALASABHISHEKAM : This is a special Arjitha Function performed by devotees for their material and spiritual well-being.It takes place at about 5.30 a.m.
Payment : Rs 5,000.00
Persons Allowed : Six
Prasadams : 7 Big Laddus, 7 Vadas, 7 Appams, 5 Dosa, Dadhyodanam, Pulihora, Pongal, Chakkera Pongal and Payasam
Bahumanam : Vastram
Note : After the Second Bell ( Second Nivedana ) Sarva Darshanam starts at 8.00 a.m instead of at 6.00 a.m and will be continued till 7.00 p.m and again starts from 8.00 p.m and continued till the close of Sarva Darshanam line.On a average the total number of hours set apart for Sarva Darshanam on Wednesdays is 13 ½ hours and it goes upto 18 hours on peak days.
THURSDAYS
TIRUPPAVADA SEVA consists of cooking a large quantity of rice as Pulihora and offering it to the Lord along with other sweet preparations.It is performed to the Lord at 5.30 a.m
Payment : Rs 5,000.00
Persons Allowed : Six
Performance : 5.30 a.m
Prasadams : 7 Big Laddus, 7 Vadas, 5 Jilebi, Appam, Dosa, Tentola, Pulihora, Chakkera Pongal, Pongal Payasam
Bahumanam : Vastram
Note : Kainkaryans will take place between 6 a.m and 8.00 a.m with II Bell,(II Nivedana) etc.Sarva Darshanam on that day starts at 8.00 a.m and will be continued upto 6 p.m Maha Suddhi and Poolangi Samarpana take place between 6.00 p.m and 8.00 p.m and Poolangi Samarpana starts at 8.00 p.m and continued till Sarva Darshanam line is closed.On an average 12 ½ hours on lean days and 16 hours on peak days, are set apart for Sarva Darshanam. Netra Darshanam of the Presiding Deity (Moolavarlu) is important on this day.
FRIDAY
ABHISHEKAM to the Main Deity takes place for 1½ hours from 3.30 a.m for which ticket holders of Rs 750.00, Rs 300.00 and Rs 150.00 (for each person) are admitted.Only a limited number of tickets are issued for Abhishekam.On that day Thomala Seva and Archana take place from 7.00 a.m to 8.00 a.m for which Amanthranotsavam ticket holders of Rs 600.00 are also allowed.Sarva Darshanam starts at 9.00 a.m and will be continued till 9.00 p.m and again Sarva Darshanam starts at 10.00 p.m and will be continued till the entire queue is cleared.The duration of Sarva Darshanam on this day will be 13 ½ hours, on lean days and 16 ½ hours on peak days.
Periodical Sevas
Koli Alwar Thirumanjanam is a purificatory function performed in the sanctum and the entire temple premises.
Payment : Rs.3000.00
Persons Allowed : Ten
Time : 11.00 a.m
Prasadams : 15 Laddus,15 Vada,10 Appam,10 Dosas,Dadhyodanam,Pulihora,Chakkara Pongal and Pongal (1/16 Sola each).
Bahumanam : One Uttariyam
Vsanthotsavam
A three day festival conducted in the month of Chaitra.It will also be performed every day except on Thursdays and Fridays.
Payment : Rs 3000.00
Persons Allowed : Ten
Time : 2.00 p.m
Prasadams : 20 Dosas, 6 Vadas and other Anna-Prasadams
Bahumanam : One Uttariyam
Pavitrotsavam
Essentially a purificatory ceremony and its object is to expiate the sins of commision and arising in the daily worship and other religious rites performed in the temple.This function is elaborately performed in August.
Payment : Rs 7,500.00
Persons Allowed : Five persons will be allowed during functions, two persons for Thomala Seva and Archana for one day as per the convenience of the Temple Authorities.
2nd Day : 30 Dosas, Pongal Prasadam
3rd Day : 30 Dosas, Pongal Prasadam and Vastram
Pushpayagam
This is the worship of the lord with a variety of sweet and fragant flowers. It is conducted on Sravana Nakshatram day after Brahmotsavam.
Payment : Rs 3,500.00
Time : 6.00 a.m
Persons allowed : Five
Bahumanam : Vastram, One Dupata, One Big Laddu, One Vada
Float Festival
This festival will be performed once in a year in Februvary-March for Five Days, Five persons will be allowed.
Payment : Rs 2,500.00
Time : 6.00 p.m
Persons Allowed : Five
Bahumanam : One Upper Cloth, One Blouse Piece
Abhidheya Abhishekam
This will be performed three days in a year generally in the month of June every year.
Payment : Rs 2,00.00 per day
Time : 8.00 a.m
Persons Allowed : Five
Bahumanam : Upper Cloth, Blouse Piece, One Laddhu, One Vada
Padmavati Parinayam
This is an important Seva performed for three days in the month of May during 'Sulka Navami Dasami' and 'Ekadasi'
Payment : Rs 5,000.00 per day
Time : 3.00 p.m
Persons Allowed : Five
Bahumanam : Silk Vastram, Blouse and Prasadams (5 Big Laddhus, 5 Vadas.)
Laddu Padi
Arjitham Big Laddhu Padi : Payment Rs 2,500.00
Small Ladhu Padi : Payment Rs 750.00
Persons Allowed : Five Persons will be allowed for Srivari Darshanam.30 Laddhus will be given for Dharshan.
Mini Ladhu Padi
Payment : Rs 250.00
Persons Allowed : Two persons will be allowed for darshan.10 Laddus will be issued after darshan. No Laddu Sevas on Saturdays and Sundays.No Advance Booking, Current Booking in Vijaya Bank, Tirumala.The issue of Tickets is subject to availibity.Admission during Sarva Darashanam.
Puspha Pallaki
This Seva is performed on Anivara Asthanam Day in the month of July.
Payment : Rs 1,00.00 per day
Time : 5.30 p.m
Persons Allowed : Five
Bahumanam : Upper Cloth, Blouse Piecse, One Laddhu, One Vada
Kalyanotsavam
At Srinivasa Mangapuram, Narayanavanam and Nagala Puram
Payment : Rs 300.00 per day
Performance : Daily
Time : Between 10.00 a.m and 11.00 a.m
Guidelines to Grihasthas :
The Grihasthas who perform Seva/Utsavam shall have to wear dhoti and upper cloth (uttariyam).They should enter Vaikuntam Queue Complex well in advance and there is no direct entry from mahadwaram.The Anna-Prasadams, Dadhyodhanam, Pulihora etc, will be given to the extent of the requirement of the Grihasthas.The rest of the Anna-Prasadams due to them, with their consent, will be freely distributed to the pilgrims.The Grihasthas who desire to perform any Seva/Utsavam are advised to draw the D.D for prescribed amount in favour of Executive Officer, T.T.D. and send it to the Peishkar, Sri T.T.Tirumala for early confirmation of the Seva-Utsavam at least 60 days in advance.The Grihasthas can also pay the amount at the Vijaya Bank, Tirumala Branch, one day in advance.In such a case the date of Seva/Utsavam noted on the Challan will be the date of performance, subject to availability of Seva Tickets.
The procedure for receiving Prasadams :
In case the payment is made at the Vjaya Bank, there will be an indication in regard to Prasadams in the Bank Challan itself.One copy of that Challan should be presented either at Anna-prasadam free counter or at the Vagapadi(panyarams sales counter of the temple)for receipt of the Prasadams.In case the payment is made by D.D.The Grihastha shall have to surrender the communication(Takeedu) at Vagapadi for receipt of Panyarams and at Anna-prasadam free distribution counter for receipt of Anna-Prasadams.
For the Information of the Grihasthas :
There will be no kalyanotsavams, Vahana Sevas, Unjal Sevas (inside the temple) on the following festivals occasions every year:
-Anivara Asthanam day – July (In the month of Ashadha) – one Day.
-Pushpayagam – October/November – One Day.
-Vasanthosthavam (Annual) – Three Days.
-Brahmotsavams (Annual) – September/October (On all 10 days – In the month of Karthika).
-December 31 to 2nd January due to new years day Darshan (subject to alteration by the Executive Officer).
-Pavithrotsavam–August–Three days.
-Ugadi Asthanam.
-Makara Shankranthi.
Daily Sevas
1. Suprabhatam is recited at 3.00 a.m by a team of Vedaparayanandaa.Rs 100.00 ticket holders are admitted.Due to insufficient space the issue of tickets is restricted to 200.Tickets will be issued at the Vijaya Bank, Tirumala one day in advance.The same can be confirmed by the arjitham officer by way of sending Demand Draft in advance.
2. Thomala Service is done for 45 minutes from 3.45 a.m to 4.30 a.m, Rs 200.00 (each person) ticket holders are admitted to witness the seva through Vaikunta Complex. These Tickets are issued at Vijaya bank one day in advance.Tickets are also being confirmed through Takeed to the devotees who send Demand Drafts from their places.
3. Archana is done from 4.30 a.m to 5.30 a.m Rs 200.00 (each person) ticket holders are admitted to witness the Seva through Vaikunta Complex.These tickets are issued by the Vijaya Bank one day in advance.Tickets are also being confirmed by Arjitham Office on Sending Demand Drafts from their places.
Archanananthara Darshanam Fee Rs 100.00 per head, Time 5 a.m except on Fridays. No advance booking, only current booking in Vijaya Bank.
4. Amanthranotsavam (Thomala Seva & Archana) Rate of the Seva is Rs 600.00 and one person for Archana are allowed through Vaikuntam Complex.The Grihastha is given 1/16 Sola Pongal Prasadam.Confirmation of seva is done by Arjitham Office on sending demand drafts by the Grihasthas.Tickets are issued at Vijaya bank one day in advance subject to availability.
5. Ekantha Seva Fee Rs.100.00 per head.Soon after night Sarvadarshanam is completed, Ekantha Seva takes place.Ekanhta Seva Tickets will be issued at the Vijaya bank on first cum first serve basis and ticket holders are allowed through Vaikuntum Queue complex.No advance reservation for Ekantha Seva tickets.
6. Kalyanotsavam There are two types of Kalyanotsavam.Kalyanotsavam is celebrated every day at Kalyana Mandapam except during Bramhmotsavam and on some festive ocassions.
Payment : Rs 2,500.00
Time : 10.00 a.m
Persons Allowed : 5
Prasadam : 5 Laddus (Big), 5 Vadas, 5 Appams , 5 Dosas, Dadhyodanam, Pulihora, Chakkera Pongal and Pongal.
Bahumanam : Vastra Bahunamam (One Silk uttariyam and Blouse Piece).
Pratyeka Kalyanotsavam is performed with usual rites and ceremony.
Payment : Rs 750.00
Time : 10.00 a.m
Persons allowed : Two
Prasadam : One Laddu (Big), and One Vada
Bahumanam : Uttariyam and Blouse Piece.
Rs 750.00 Kalyana Utsavams are confirmed on the dates chosen by the Grihistas on sending Demand Drafts at least 60 days in advance under advance booking also.Grihistas can also purchase Kalyanotsavam Seva Tickets at Vijaya Bank, Tirumal on payment of cash one day in advance under current booking after 8.00 a.m on the previous day.
Rs 2500.00 Kalyana Utsavams can be performed on acceptance of amount one day in advance also on the days of performance of Kalyanautsavams ( Before the commencement of Kalyanautsavams at 10.00 a.m ).
7. Arjitha Brahmotsavam
Vahana Sevas Provided : 1) Pedda Sesha Vahanam (Gold)
2) Silver Garuda Vahanam
3) Silver Hanumantha Vahanam
Persons Allowed : Five
Performance : On any day after 1.00 p.m
Bahumanam : One Uttarayam
Grihasthas should go through vaikunta complex in advance.
8. Dolotsavam (Unjal Seva) : Sri Malayappa Swami (Utsava Murthi) together with Bhudevi and Sridevi is seated on a cradle (Unjal) at Aina Mahal (Mirror Hall) and swung to the accompanient of Vedaparayanam and Mangala Vadyam.
Payment : Rs 750.00
Persons Allowed : Six
Performance : On all days at about 1:30 p.m
Bahumanam : One Sesha Vastram and Blouse Piece.
9. Vasanthotsavam
Payment : Rs 3000.00
Time : 2 p.m
Persons Allowed : Ten
Bahumanam :Vastrams, Vadas, Dadhyodanams, Pulihora, Pongal, Chakra Pongal
10. Sarvadarshanam is provided from 6 a.m to 11 a.m, 12 noon to 7.00 p.m and from 8.00 p.m to 10.30 p.m or till the Sarvadarshanam line is close on all days except on Wednesday,Thursdays and Friday.On leave days about 14 hours are allotted for Sarvadarshanam and on peak days, it will be 18 to 20 hours even.
Weekly Sevas
MONDAYS
VISESHA POOJA
Payment : Rs 3,000.00
Persons allowed : Five
Bahumanam : Vastram, 5 Big Laddus, 5 Vadas
TUESDAYS
ASHTADALA PADA PADMARADHANAMU ( II Archana with 108 Golden Lotus Flowers) is performed for 15 minutes
Payment : Rs. 3,500.00
Persons Allowed : Five
Bahumanam :10 Big Laddus, 10 Vadas and Vasthra Bahumanam
Time : 6.30 a.m
It is introduced in commemoration of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of T.T.Devasthanams.
WEDNESDAYS
SAHASRAKALASABHISHEKAM : This is a special Arjitha Function performed by devotees for their material and spiritual well-being.It takes place at about 5.30 a.m.
Payment : Rs 5,000.00
Persons Allowed : Six
Prasadams : 7 Big Laddus, 7 Vadas, 7 Appams, 5 Dosa, Dadhyodanam, Pulihora, Pongal, Chakkera Pongal and Payasam
Bahumanam : Vastram
Note : After the Second Bell ( Second Nivedana ) Sarva Darshanam starts at 8.00 a.m instead of at 6.00 a.m and will be continued till 7.00 p.m and again starts from 8.00 p.m and continued till the close of Sarva Darshanam line.On a average the total number of hours set apart for Sarva Darshanam on Wednesdays is 13 ½ hours and it goes upto 18 hours on peak days.
THURSDAYS
TIRUPPAVADA SEVA consists of cooking a large quantity of rice as Pulihora and offering it to the Lord along with other sweet preparations.It is performed to the Lord at 5.30 a.m
Payment : Rs 5,000.00
Persons Allowed : Six
Performance : 5.30 a.m
Prasadams : 7 Big Laddus, 7 Vadas, 5 Jilebi, Appam, Dosa, Tentola, Pulihora, Chakkera Pongal, Pongal Payasam
Bahumanam : Vastram
Note : Kainkaryans will take place between 6 a.m and 8.00 a.m with II Bell,(II Nivedana) etc.Sarva Darshanam on that day starts at 8.00 a.m and will be continued upto 6 p.m Maha Suddhi and Poolangi Samarpana take place between 6.00 p.m and 8.00 p.m and Poolangi Samarpana starts at 8.00 p.m and continued till Sarva Darshanam line is closed.On an average 12 ½ hours on lean days and 16 hours on peak days, are set apart for Sarva Darshanam. Netra Darshanam of the Presiding Deity (Moolavarlu) is important on this day.
FRIDAY
ABHISHEKAM to the Main Deity takes place for 1½ hours from 3.30 a.m for which ticket holders of Rs 750.00, Rs 300.00 and Rs 150.00 (for each person) are admitted.Only a limited number of tickets are issued for Abhishekam.On that day Thomala Seva and Archana take place from 7.00 a.m to 8.00 a.m for which Amanthranotsavam ticket holders of Rs 600.00 are also allowed.Sarva Darshanam starts at 9.00 a.m and will be continued till 9.00 p.m and again Sarva Darshanam starts at 10.00 p.m and will be continued till the entire queue is cleared.The duration of Sarva Darshanam on this day will be 13 ½ hours, on lean days and 16 ½ hours on peak days.
Periodical Sevas
Koli Alwar Thirumanjanam is a purificatory function performed in the sanctum and the entire temple premises.
Payment : Rs.3000.00
Persons Allowed : Ten
Time : 11.00 a.m
Prasadams : 15 Laddus,15 Vada,10 Appam,10 Dosas,Dadhyodanam,Pulihora,Chakkara Pongal and Pongal (1/16 Sola each).
Bahumanam : One Uttariyam
Vsanthotsavam
A three day festival conducted in the month of Chaitra.It will also be performed every day except on Thursdays and Fridays.
Payment : Rs 3000.00
Persons Allowed : Ten
Time : 2.00 p.m
Prasadams : 20 Dosas, 6 Vadas and other Anna-Prasadams
Bahumanam : One Uttariyam
Pavitrotsavam
Essentially a purificatory ceremony and its object is to expiate the sins of commision and arising in the daily worship and other religious rites performed in the temple.This function is elaborately performed in August.
Payment : Rs 7,500.00
Persons Allowed : Five persons will be allowed during functions, two persons for Thomala Seva and Archana for one day as per the convenience of the Temple Authorities.
2nd Day : 30 Dosas, Pongal Prasadam
3rd Day : 30 Dosas, Pongal Prasadam and Vastram
Pushpayagam
This is the worship of the lord with a variety of sweet and fragant flowers. It is conducted on Sravana Nakshatram day after Brahmotsavam.
Payment : Rs 3,500.00
Time : 6.00 a.m
Persons allowed : Five
Bahumanam : Vastram, One Dupata, One Big Laddu, One Vada
Float Festival
This festival will be performed once in a year in Februvary-March for Five Days, Five persons will be allowed.
Payment : Rs 2,500.00
Time : 6.00 p.m
Persons Allowed : Five
Bahumanam : One Upper Cloth, One Blouse Piece
Abhidheya Abhishekam
This will be performed three days in a year generally in the month of June every year.
Payment : Rs 2,00.00 per day
Time : 8.00 a.m
Persons Allowed : Five
Bahumanam : Upper Cloth, Blouse Piece, One Laddhu, One Vada
Padmavati Parinayam
This is an important Seva performed for three days in the month of May during 'Sulka Navami Dasami' and 'Ekadasi'
Payment : Rs 5,000.00 per day
Time : 3.00 p.m
Persons Allowed : Five
Bahumanam : Silk Vastram, Blouse and Prasadams (5 Big Laddhus, 5 Vadas.)
Laddu Padi
Arjitham Big Laddhu Padi : Payment Rs 2,500.00
Small Ladhu Padi : Payment Rs 750.00
Persons Allowed : Five Persons will be allowed for Srivari Darshanam.30 Laddhus will be given for Dharshan.
Mini Ladhu Padi
Payment : Rs 250.00
Persons Allowed : Two persons will be allowed for darshan.10 Laddus will be issued after darshan. No Laddu Sevas on Saturdays and Sundays.No Advance Booking, Current Booking in Vijaya Bank, Tirumala.The issue of Tickets is subject to availibity.Admission during Sarva Darashanam.
Puspha Pallaki
This Seva is performed on Anivara Asthanam Day in the month of July.
Payment : Rs 1,00.00 per day
Time : 5.30 p.m
Persons Allowed : Five
Bahumanam : Upper Cloth, Blouse Piecse, One Laddhu, One Vada
Kalyanotsavam
At Srinivasa Mangapuram, Narayanavanam and Nagala Puram
Payment : Rs 300.00 per day
Performance : Daily
Time : Between 10.00 a.m and 11.00 a.m
Temple Timings
Timings
Mondays
(Special Seva---Visesha Puja 6.00 a.m to 8.00 a.m).
03.00 a.m to 03.30 a.m --- Suprabhatam (Only Rs 100.00 Special Entrance ticket holders will be admitted).
03.30 a.m to 03.45 a.m --- Suddhi etc.
03.45 a.m to 04.30 a.m --- Thomala Seva (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
04.30 a.m to 04.45 a.m --- Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam.
04.45 a.m to 05.30 a.m --- 1st Archana i.e. Sahasranama Archana
(Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
05.30 a.m to 06.00 a.m --- 1st Bell, Bali and Sattumora.
06.00 a.m to 11.00 a.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
11.00 a.m to 12.00 p.m --- Suddhi, Second Archana (Ekantam) and 2nd Bell etc.
12.00 p.m to 07.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
01.00 p.m to 05.00 p.m --- Arjitha Kalyanotsavam, Bramotsavam, Vahana Sevas, Unjal Sevas etc.
07.00 p.m to 08.00 p.m --- Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell.
08.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
10.00 p.m to 10.30 p.m --- Suddhi, preparations for Ekantha Seva.
10.30 p.m Ekanta Seva (Arjitham Rs 100.00 per head).
Note: Sarvadarshanam will be continued beyond 10 p.m subject to rush.
Tuesdays
(Special Seva---Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana).
03.00 a.m to 03.30 a.m --- Suprabhatam (Only Rs 100.00 Special Entrance Ticket holders will be admitted).
03.30 a.m to 03.45 a.m --- Suddhi etc.
03.45 a.m to 04.30 a.m --- Thomala Seva (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
04.30 a.m to 04.45 a.m --- Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam inside Bangaru Vakili.
04.45 a.m to 05.30 a.m --- 1st Archana i.e. Sahasranama Archana (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
05.30 a.m to 06.00 a.m --- 1st Bell, Bali and Sattumora.
06.00 a.m to 11.00 a.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
11.00 a.m to 11.15 a.m --- Suddhi.
11.15 a.m to 11.45 a.m --- Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana Seva (2nd Archana with Golden Lotus Flowers).
11.45 a.m to 12.00 p.m --- 2nd Bell.
12.00 p.m to 07.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
01.00 p.m to 05.00 p.m --- Arjitha Kalyanotsavam, Bramotsavam, Vahana Sevas, Unjal Sevas etc.
07.00 p.m to 08.00 p.m --- Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell.
08.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
10.00 p.m to 10.30 p.m --- Suddhi, preparations for Ekantha Seva.
10.30 p.m Ekanta Seva (Arjitham Rs 100.00 per head).
Note : Sarvadarshanam will be continued beyond 10 p.m subject to rush.
Wednesdays
(Special Seva---S.K.Abhishekam).
03.00 a.m to 03.30 a.m --- Suprabhatam (Only Rs 100.00 Special Entrance ticket holders will be admitted).
03.30 a.m to 03.45 a.m --- Suddhi etc.
03.45 a.m to 04.30 a.m --- Thomala Seva (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
04.30 a.m to 04.45 a.m --- Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam inside Bangaru Vakili.
04.45 a.m to 05.30 a.m --- 1st Archana i.e. Sahasranama Archana (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
05.30 a.m to 06.00 a.m --- 1st Bell, Bali and Sattumora.Preparations for S.K.Abhishekam, etc.
06.00 a.m to 08.00 a.m --- Arjitha Sahasrakalas Abhishekam, 2nd Archana (Ekantham) & Bell.
08.00 a.m to 07.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
01.00 p.m to 05.00 p.m --- Arjitha Kalyanotsavam, Bramotsavam, Vahana Sevas, Unjal Sevas etc.
07.00 p.m to 08.00 p.m --- Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell.
08.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
10.00 p.m to 10.30 p.m --- Suddhi, preparations for Ekantha Seva.
10.30 p.m Ekanta Seva (Arjitham Rs 100.00 per head).
Note : Sarvadarshanam will be continued beyond 10 p.m subject to rush.
Thursdays
(Special Seva---Tiruppavada, Poolangi Seva).
03.00 a.m to 03.30 a.m --- Suprabhatam (Only Rs 100.00 Special Entrance ticket holders will be admitted).
03.30 a.m to 03.45 a.m --- Suddhi etc.
03.45 a.m to 04.30 a.m --- Thomala Seva (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
04.30 a.m to 04.45 a.m --- Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam inside Bangaru Vakili.
04.45 a.m to 05.30 a.m --- 1st Archana i.e Sahasranama Archana (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
05.30 a.m to 06.00 a.m --- 1st Bell, Bali and Sattumora.
06.00 a.m to 08.00 a.m --- Sallimpu, 2nd Archana (Ekantham) Tirupapavada Alankaram, & Bell.
08.00 a.m to 06.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
01.00 p.m to 05.00 p.m --- Arjitha Kalyanotsavam, Bramotsavam, Vahana Sevas, Unjal Sevas etc.
06.00 p.m to 08.00 p.m --- Pedda Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams, Poolangi Samarpana and Night Bell, etc.
08.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m --- Poolangi Sarvadarshanam.
10.00 p.m to 10.30 p.m --- Suddhi, preparations for Ekantha Seva.
10.30 p.m Ekanta Seva (Rs 100.00 ticket holders are admitted).
Note : Sarvadarshanam will be continued beyond 10 p.m subject to rush.
Fridays
(Special Seva---Abhishekam).
03.00 a.m to 03.30 a.m --- Suprabhatam (Only Rs 100.00 Special Entrance ticket will be holders admitted).
03.30 a.m to 04.30 a.m --- Sallimpu, Suddhi, Nityakatla Kainkaryams, Morning 1st bell and preparations for Abhishekam.
04.30 a.m to 06.00 a.m --- Abhishekam.
06.00 a.m to 07.00 a.m --- Samarpana.
07.00 a.m to 08.00 a.m --- Thomala Seva and Archana (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
08.00 a.m to 09.00 a.m --- 2nd Bell, Bali and Sattumora etc.
09.00 a.m to 08.30 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
01.00 p.m to 05.00 p.m --- Arjitha Kalyanotsavam, Bramotsavam etc.
07.00 p.m to 08.30 p.m --- Sahasra, Deepalankara Seva at kolimi Mantapam.
08.30 p.m to 09.30 p.m --- Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams and Night Bell etc.
09.30 p.m to 10.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
10.00 p.m to 10.30 p.m --- Suddhi, preparations for Ekantha Seva.
10.30 p.m Ekanta Seva (Arjitham Rs 100.00 per head).
Note : Sarvadarshanam will be continued beyond 10 p.m subject to rush.
Saturday's & Sunday's
03.00 a.m to 03.30 a.m --- Suprabhatam (Only Rs 100.00 Special Entrance ticket holders will be admitted).
03.30 a.m to 03.45 a.m --- Suddhi etc.
03.45 a.m to 04.30 a.m --- Thomala Seva (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
04.30 a.m to 04.45 a.m --- Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam.
04.45 a.m to 05.30 a.m --- 1st Archana i.e Sahasranama Archana (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
05.30 a.m to 06.00 a.m --- 1st Bell, Bali and Sattumora.
06.00 a.m to 11.00 a.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
11.00 a.m to 12.00 p.m --- Suddhi, Second Archana (Ekantam) and 2nd Bell etc.
12.00 p.m to 07.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
01.00 p.m to 05.00 p.m --- Arjitha Kalyanotsavam, Bramotsavam, Vahana Sevas, Unjal Sevas etc.
07.00 p.m to 08.00 p.m --- Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell.
08.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
10.00 p.m to 10.30 p.m --- Suddhi, preparations for Ekantha Seva.
10.30 p.m --- Ekanta Seva (Arjitham Rs 100.00 per head).
Note: Sarvadarshanam will be continued beyond 10 p.m subject to rush.
Mondays
(Special Seva---Visesha Puja 6.00 a.m to 8.00 a.m).
03.00 a.m to 03.30 a.m --- Suprabhatam (Only Rs 100.00 Special Entrance ticket holders will be admitted).
03.30 a.m to 03.45 a.m --- Suddhi etc.
03.45 a.m to 04.30 a.m --- Thomala Seva (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
04.30 a.m to 04.45 a.m --- Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam.
04.45 a.m to 05.30 a.m --- 1st Archana i.e. Sahasranama Archana
(Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
05.30 a.m to 06.00 a.m --- 1st Bell, Bali and Sattumora.
06.00 a.m to 11.00 a.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
11.00 a.m to 12.00 p.m --- Suddhi, Second Archana (Ekantam) and 2nd Bell etc.
12.00 p.m to 07.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
01.00 p.m to 05.00 p.m --- Arjitha Kalyanotsavam, Bramotsavam, Vahana Sevas, Unjal Sevas etc.
07.00 p.m to 08.00 p.m --- Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell.
08.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
10.00 p.m to 10.30 p.m --- Suddhi, preparations for Ekantha Seva.
10.30 p.m Ekanta Seva (Arjitham Rs 100.00 per head).
Note: Sarvadarshanam will be continued beyond 10 p.m subject to rush.
Tuesdays
(Special Seva---Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana).
03.00 a.m to 03.30 a.m --- Suprabhatam (Only Rs 100.00 Special Entrance Ticket holders will be admitted).
03.30 a.m to 03.45 a.m --- Suddhi etc.
03.45 a.m to 04.30 a.m --- Thomala Seva (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
04.30 a.m to 04.45 a.m --- Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam inside Bangaru Vakili.
04.45 a.m to 05.30 a.m --- 1st Archana i.e. Sahasranama Archana (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
05.30 a.m to 06.00 a.m --- 1st Bell, Bali and Sattumora.
06.00 a.m to 11.00 a.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
11.00 a.m to 11.15 a.m --- Suddhi.
11.15 a.m to 11.45 a.m --- Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana Seva (2nd Archana with Golden Lotus Flowers).
11.45 a.m to 12.00 p.m --- 2nd Bell.
12.00 p.m to 07.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
01.00 p.m to 05.00 p.m --- Arjitha Kalyanotsavam, Bramotsavam, Vahana Sevas, Unjal Sevas etc.
07.00 p.m to 08.00 p.m --- Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell.
08.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
10.00 p.m to 10.30 p.m --- Suddhi, preparations for Ekantha Seva.
10.30 p.m Ekanta Seva (Arjitham Rs 100.00 per head).
Note : Sarvadarshanam will be continued beyond 10 p.m subject to rush.
Wednesdays
(Special Seva---S.K.Abhishekam).
03.00 a.m to 03.30 a.m --- Suprabhatam (Only Rs 100.00 Special Entrance ticket holders will be admitted).
03.30 a.m to 03.45 a.m --- Suddhi etc.
03.45 a.m to 04.30 a.m --- Thomala Seva (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
04.30 a.m to 04.45 a.m --- Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam inside Bangaru Vakili.
04.45 a.m to 05.30 a.m --- 1st Archana i.e. Sahasranama Archana (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
05.30 a.m to 06.00 a.m --- 1st Bell, Bali and Sattumora.Preparations for S.K.Abhishekam, etc.
06.00 a.m to 08.00 a.m --- Arjitha Sahasrakalas Abhishekam, 2nd Archana (Ekantham) & Bell.
08.00 a.m to 07.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
01.00 p.m to 05.00 p.m --- Arjitha Kalyanotsavam, Bramotsavam, Vahana Sevas, Unjal Sevas etc.
07.00 p.m to 08.00 p.m --- Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell.
08.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
10.00 p.m to 10.30 p.m --- Suddhi, preparations for Ekantha Seva.
10.30 p.m Ekanta Seva (Arjitham Rs 100.00 per head).
Note : Sarvadarshanam will be continued beyond 10 p.m subject to rush.
Thursdays
(Special Seva---Tiruppavada, Poolangi Seva).
03.00 a.m to 03.30 a.m --- Suprabhatam (Only Rs 100.00 Special Entrance ticket holders will be admitted).
03.30 a.m to 03.45 a.m --- Suddhi etc.
03.45 a.m to 04.30 a.m --- Thomala Seva (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
04.30 a.m to 04.45 a.m --- Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam inside Bangaru Vakili.
04.45 a.m to 05.30 a.m --- 1st Archana i.e Sahasranama Archana (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
05.30 a.m to 06.00 a.m --- 1st Bell, Bali and Sattumora.
06.00 a.m to 08.00 a.m --- Sallimpu, 2nd Archana (Ekantham) Tirupapavada Alankaram, & Bell.
08.00 a.m to 06.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
01.00 p.m to 05.00 p.m --- Arjitha Kalyanotsavam, Bramotsavam, Vahana Sevas, Unjal Sevas etc.
06.00 p.m to 08.00 p.m --- Pedda Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams, Poolangi Samarpana and Night Bell, etc.
08.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m --- Poolangi Sarvadarshanam.
10.00 p.m to 10.30 p.m --- Suddhi, preparations for Ekantha Seva.
10.30 p.m Ekanta Seva (Rs 100.00 ticket holders are admitted).
Note : Sarvadarshanam will be continued beyond 10 p.m subject to rush.
Fridays
(Special Seva---Abhishekam).
03.00 a.m to 03.30 a.m --- Suprabhatam (Only Rs 100.00 Special Entrance ticket will be holders admitted).
03.30 a.m to 04.30 a.m --- Sallimpu, Suddhi, Nityakatla Kainkaryams, Morning 1st bell and preparations for Abhishekam.
04.30 a.m to 06.00 a.m --- Abhishekam.
06.00 a.m to 07.00 a.m --- Samarpana.
07.00 a.m to 08.00 a.m --- Thomala Seva and Archana (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
08.00 a.m to 09.00 a.m --- 2nd Bell, Bali and Sattumora etc.
09.00 a.m to 08.30 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
01.00 p.m to 05.00 p.m --- Arjitha Kalyanotsavam, Bramotsavam etc.
07.00 p.m to 08.30 p.m --- Sahasra, Deepalankara Seva at kolimi Mantapam.
08.30 p.m to 09.30 p.m --- Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams and Night Bell etc.
09.30 p.m to 10.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
10.00 p.m to 10.30 p.m --- Suddhi, preparations for Ekantha Seva.
10.30 p.m Ekanta Seva (Arjitham Rs 100.00 per head).
Note : Sarvadarshanam will be continued beyond 10 p.m subject to rush.
Saturday's & Sunday's
03.00 a.m to 03.30 a.m --- Suprabhatam (Only Rs 100.00 Special Entrance ticket holders will be admitted).
03.30 a.m to 03.45 a.m --- Suddhi etc.
03.45 a.m to 04.30 a.m --- Thomala Seva (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
04.30 a.m to 04.45 a.m --- Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam.
04.45 a.m to 05.30 a.m --- 1st Archana i.e Sahasranama Archana (Arjitham Rs 200.00 per head).
05.30 a.m to 06.00 a.m --- 1st Bell, Bali and Sattumora.
06.00 a.m to 11.00 a.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
11.00 a.m to 12.00 p.m --- Suddhi, Second Archana (Ekantam) and 2nd Bell etc.
12.00 p.m to 07.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
01.00 p.m to 05.00 p.m --- Arjitha Kalyanotsavam, Bramotsavam, Vahana Sevas, Unjal Sevas etc.
07.00 p.m to 08.00 p.m --- Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell.
08.00 p.m to 10.00 p.m --- Sarvadarshanam.
10.00 p.m to 10.30 p.m --- Suddhi, preparations for Ekantha Seva.
10.30 p.m --- Ekanta Seva (Arjitham Rs 100.00 per head).
Note: Sarvadarshanam will be continued beyond 10 p.m subject to rush.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
GENERAL FACILITIES AT TIRUMALA
Facilities to Pilgrims walking up the Hills.
-Many pilgrims walk up the hills as a part of their vow to the Lord.The T.T.D. have - provided the following facilities to them.
-Transportation of luggage free of charge to Tirumala.The pilgrims can deposit their luggage at any of the choultries in Tirupati, or at the toll gate at Alipiri, against a token and take delivery of the luggage at the central reception office counter at Tirumala.
-Provision for cooking at Galigopuram, Chittiyekkudu, Mamanduru Mitta, Narasimhaswami temple, Mokallamitta and other places.
-Availability of drinking water all along the foot-path.
-Facility of canteen run under hygienic conditions by the voluntary organisation "ISKCON" at Mamanduru Mitta (Seventh mile).
-Availability of toilets.
-Provision of sunshade at important points for taking rest.
-Arrangements for patrol by Security guards, Gurkhas and Police all along the road through out day and night to prevent unwary pilgrims from being cheated or robbed by unscrupulous elements.
-Relay of religious programmes through local broadcasting system.
Facilities to Pilgrims in the Queue Halls.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams have made several innovations in the Daily Seva Timings in the Tirumala Temple to reduce the waiting time of the pilgrims in the queue halls. At the same time the following facilities are available to the pilgrims so that their waiting in the queue halls is not tedious.
-Hygienic, airy, large queue halls provided with overhead fans.
-Catering inside the halls by Coffee Board.
-Sale of food packets at reasonable prices.
-Sale of pure milk by the Andhra Pradesh Dairy Development Corporation.
-Medical first aid.
-The Telecom Department has permitted license for operating STD/ISTD calls round the clock for the convenience of the pilgrim devotees/VIPs in different places at Tirumala which will be more convenient to contact their family members (with subsidized cost in between 7 p.m and 10 p.m and beyond 10 p.m ).
-The T.T.D. has provided 4 big marriage halls with modern cooking facilities like gas oven etc, called Srinivasa Kalyana Mandapam, Tiruchanoor Road,Tirupati with moderate service charges.The allotment would be 3 p.m to 3 p.m.This type of Kalyanamandapams is more costlier in cities like Madras, Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Bangalore.
-Further, three more Kalyana Mandapams are under construction, opposite to Srinivasa Kalyana Mandapam called Padmavathi Kalyana Mandapam with the same facilities that are provided in Srinivasa Kalyana Mandapam.
-Sale of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams pictures and other publications.
-Toilet facilities even in the queue halls.
-Closed Circuit T.V. programmes.
-Relay of devotional programmes, music etc.
-Cloakroom facilities near Vaikuntam Queue complex so that pilgrims need not have to carry the luggage with them all along the queue.
-Facilities to deposit chappals at the entrance to the queue halls.
-An officer posted at the entrance to the temple (Mahadvaram) to prevent malpractice by dalalis, touts etc and to receive and to attend to complaints.
-An officer to look after the comforts and facilities of the pilgrims in the Vaikuntam Queue Complex.
Other Facilities
Canteen Complex
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Canteen Complex with most modern amenities provides wholesome food at moderate prices.
Free Meals
-The wholesome free food (full meals) in the T.T.D Canteen Complex will be provided to the devotees from 10 a.m to 11 p.m continuously on production of free meals coupons distributed inside the Temple after worshipping the Lord.
Free Medical Aid
-Pilgrims are given free medical aid at Aswini Hospital near Seshadri Nagar.
Post & Telegraphs
There is a Post & Telegraphs office near the Central Reception Office with all the facilities including Telegraph.
Free Bus
-Facilities are available for pilgrims at Tirumala.Four buses are operated on prescribed routes for the benefit of pilgrims covering cottages, choultries, temples & other places.
Sale of Gold & Silver Dollars
-Gold & Silver Dollars with the images of Lord Venkateswara and Goddess Padmavati are available for sale at the counter inside the Temple near Vimana Venkateswara Swamy and T.T.D Administration Buildings,Tirupati.
Kalyanakatta
-There is a Kalyanakatta for fulfilling the vow of tonsure to the Lord.Tonsure facilities are also available at cottages.Please do not pay any amount to barbers. The tariff at Kalyanakatta Rs 2.00 ;at Cottages Rs 10.00.
Sale of Publications
-All religious books published by the Devasthanams are available in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams publication stalls at Central Reception Office, Thousand Pillared Mandapam and also in the queue sheds.They are also sold at Astana Mandapam.
Railway Booking Office
-This booking office located at the Central Reception Office, will issue tickets including reservation tickets for bus-cum-train journey.
Automobile Clinic
A mobile van with mechanics and spares is available to attend to the repairs of the vehicles stranded on the Ghat roads.The Toll Gates either at Tirupati or at Tirumala may be contacted.
Artificial Limbs/Aids Supply Scheme
T.T.Devasthanams has envisaged a scheme for supply of artificial limbs to the physically handicapped people.Under this scheme, devotees can donate liberally for purchase and fitting of artificial limbs and other aids at the Artificial Limb Centre attached to the T.T.D Central Hospital,Tirupati.
Purohit Sangham
In order to enable pilgrims to conduct vedic rituals at Tirumala,the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams have organised a Purohit Sangham comprising Purohits with the necessary learning and experience to perform these rituals.Charges have also been fixed to avoid any harassment of pilgrims.
Devotees desirous of performing sankalpam, namakarana, chaulam, upanayanam, marriage, pinda pradanam and other vedic rituals may approach the Purohit Sangham with the assistance of any of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Enquiry Offices.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation at Tirupati
Free Accommodation
Sri Govindaraja Dharmasala and Sri Kodanda Rama Dharmasala situated on the northern side of the Tirupati East Railway station provide unfurnished accommodation with cooking facilities to pilgrims.Pilgrims on arrival may contact the superintendent, Central Reception Office at the Dharmasala.
Phone No. 20991
Furnished Accommodation
Sri Venkateswara Dharmasala, opposite Railway station.
Service charges daily:
Single -- Double -- Four Beds
Rs 20.00 Rs 30.00 Rs 40.00
Pls contact Superintendent
Phone no. 20103
S.V. Guest House
On the Northern side of the Railway station: Rs 30.00 per suite.
Please contact Asst. Exe. Officer (Reception)
Phone No. 22144
Sri Padmavathi Guest House
( Air-conditioned ) Chitoor Road.
Big Suite -- Single Suite -- Extra Furnished Suites
Rs 65.00 Rs 40.00 Rs 100.00 & Rs 150.00
Please contact Asst. Exe. Officer(Reception)
Phone: 20103, 22029, 20993
T.T.D. (Alipiri) Guest House
Per Suite : Rs 30.00
Pls contact Phone No. 20080
Accommodation at Tirumala
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams are doing their best to provide the maximum possible facilities to the pilgrims coming to Tirumala.There are several large choultries providing free unfurnished rooms for families to stay in reasonable comfort.Electricity and water are free.For free accommodation, the pilgrims may contact the Central Reception Office, near the bus stand.Sheds as well as Dormitory halls are also there for the pilgrims to take rest.Paid accommodation will be provided at the Central Reception Office.
For furnished accommodation purpose, devotees are requested to contact the Asst. Executive Officer (Reception-I) T.T.D, Tirumala 30 days in advance by sending a demand draft obtained from any nationalized bank for Rs 100.00 in favour of the Executive Officer, T.T.D, Tirupati along with a letter addressed to the Asst. Executive Officer (Reception-I), T.T.D.
Tirumala - 517 504.
Furnished accommodation is available for service charges per day as detailed below:
I. Hill view half cottages, Sankumitta, Seshadri Nagar, Anjanadri Nagar, Gandhi Nagar Cottages:
One Portion (Without Geyser) --- Rs 15.00
H.V.D.C. Suites (each) with Geyser --- Rs 25.00
H.V.C. Guest House Big Suite with Geyser --- Rs 30.00
H.V.C. Guest House Small Suite with Geyser --- Rs 25.00
Advance Reservation may be made for the above areas.
II. Mangalbavi Cottages, T.B.C.III Row Etc.
T.B Cottages with geyser ---- Rs 60.00
V.V.C and M.B.C 31 and 26 ---- Rs150.00
M.B.C with geyser ---- Rs 50.00
T.B.C, A.T.C Suites with geyser ---- Rs 15.00
A.T.C Ground, 1 Floor - A,B,C, and D portions each --- Rs 30.00
III.
Each Suite in S.V. Guest house and N.G.G.H. House ---- Rs 100.00
Rambagicha Guest House ---- Rs 50.00
Seshadri Nagar Guest House ---- Rs 50.00
No advance reservation.
IV.
Travelers Bungalow Inside Cottage: ---- Rs 70.00
Special Type Cottages or Narayana Giri Cottages ---- Rs 200.00
H.R.G Cottage-per portion ---- Rs 250.00
No advance reservation.
V.
Modi Bhavan (In Hill Deluxe Cottages) per suite. Rs 250.00
Sriniketan Guest House (Per suite). Rs 500.00
Sriniketan Guest House (Entire guest house). Rs 1,500.00
Indira Guest House (Per suite). Rs.500.00
Indira Guest House (Entire guest house). Rs.2,000.00
Bala Kuteeram (Per suite). Rs 250.00
Bala Kuteeram (Entire guest house). Rs.1,500.00
Padmavathi Guest House (Per suite). Rs 500.00
Padmavathi Guest House (Master suite in 1st floor) Rs 1,500.00
Padmavathi Guest House (Master suite in ground floor) Rs 1,500.00
Padmavathi Guest House (Entire guest house). Rs 6,000.00
Gokulam Guest House (Near T.B.C) - Each Suite - A/C Rs 500.00
Gokulam Guest House (Near T.B.C) - Entire Guest House Rs 2,000.00
Srinivasa Nilayam (Each Suite) Rs 500.00
Srinivasa Nilayam (Entire guest house). Rs 2,500.00
Vidya Sadan - Master Suite Rs 750.00
Vidya Sadan - Other each suite Rs 500.00
Godavari Sadan (Each Suite) Rs 500.00
Godavari Sadan (Entire guest house). Rs 1,500.00
Gambel Guest House (Each Suite) Rs 250.00
Gambel Guest House (Entire guest house). Rs 1,000.00
No advance reservation. Allotment on request subject to availability.
Pls. contact Deputy Executive Officer (Reception), T.T.Devasthanams, Tirumala.
MARRIAGE HALLS.
( Timing's :8.00 a.m to 8.00 a.m )
Sankumitta Cottages East Nos. 272, 260, 266, 267........... Rs 100.00
T.B Cottage No.71 row: Nos. 136 and 152 Rs 100.00
Ruia Cottage, Gogineni Cottage & A.T.C No-99 Rs 100.00
Chidambaram Chettiar Cottage Rs 100.00
Sri Seetharama Kalyana Mandapam Rs 1000.00
Dy.Executive Officer (R), T.T. Devasthanams, Tirumala may be addressed for reservation.
Conditions
Day means 24 hours from the time of allotment.
Alternate accommodation will be provided if the accommodation required is not available.Excess amount from the service charges paid for one category of accommodation, but adjusted towards the alternate accommodation provided, will be refunded.
Reservation will be made for one day only.If the party does not turn up the reservation will be cancelled and the reservation charges paid will neither be refunded nor adjusted for the subsequent period.
During peak season reservation will be restricted to one day only.
Three times of the normal rent will be charged as penalty in case the occupant continues to stay beyond the time specified.
The scheduled amounts and the timings mentioned in this site are subject to alteration.
Conveyance
CONVEYANCE
Rail :
Train facilities are available to various directions like Secunderabad/Hyderabad, Vishakapatanam, Howarah, Varanasi, Kochi, Mumbai, Bellary, Madurai, etc.There are also some trains going via Renigunta/Gudur to different places which do not touch Tirupati.Renigunta at a distance of 10 Kms from Tirupati is the most convenient point to alight.
In South Central Railway, Tirupati is connected by rail with, Madras via Renigunta;
Vijayawada, Hyderabad via Gudur; Coimbatore, Bangalore, Cochin via Arkonam, Tiruchi etc;
The rail head is Tirupati East.Renigunta which is at a distance of 10 Kms is the most convenient point to alight.Direct train services to Tirupati are available from :
Hyderabad - Rayalaseema Express,Venkatadri Express,Krishna Express;
Madras - Narayanadri Express;
Madurai - Sapthagiri Express,Tirupati Express;
Puri - Tiruchirapalli Express;
Howrah - Tirumala Express;
Kolhapur - Howrah Express;
Bombay,Delhi & - Haripriya Express:
Vasco - Direct Bogies;
Railway tickets can be bought directly to Tirumala from any station in India.There are a number of town buses every 15 minutes from the bus station and also from the railway-station, Tirupati (Bus fare Rs 1.00 only).
Road :
Tirupati is connected by road to all the major towns and cities of South India.
It is:
704 Kms from Hyderabad (via Suryapeta, Vijayawada, Guntur, Gudur & Sri Kalahsthi)
617 Kms from Hyderabad (via Kurnool, Cuddapah & Bakarapeta)
131 Kms from Madras (Red hills, Uthukkottai, Nagalapuram, Puttur & Renigunta)
147 Kms from Madras (via Poonamalli, Tinvallur, Tiruttani, Nagari & Puttur)
170 Kms from Madras (via Red hills, Thada, Kalahasti)
248 Kms from Bangalore (via Kolar & Chittoor)
1261 Kms from Bombay (via Pune, Belgaum, Dharwad, Harihar, Tumbon, Bangalore)
2887 Kms from Calcutta (via Cuttack, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada)
Direct buses to Tirupati are available from almost all important towns of Andhra Pradesh and also from places like Madras, Coimbatore, Salem, Bangalore, Chitradurga & Pondicherry in a radius of about 600 Kms.
Return journey tickets will be issued by APSRTC plying from Tirupati to Tirumala and back for the convenience of the pilgrims.It is valid for a period of 3 days from the date of issue ( Ticket value for adults Rs 16.00; for children Rs 8.00;)
Tirumala:
APSRTC is running buses from Tirumala to various places like Madras, Vijayawada, Bangalore, Sriharikota, Chittoor, Madanapalli, etc.Places direct by buying the tickets then and there which would be more convenient to the devotees for reaching their home town well in advance for attending to their routine work.
Road:
Regular bus service from Tirupati to Tirumala almost every three minutes from 3.30 a.m to 11 p.m, Bus fare : Rs 8.00 per head.Admission controlled by queue system.Link service buses are provided for direct passengers upto 11 p.m every day by A.P.S.R.T.C.
Buses for Hire:
A.P.S.Road Transport Corporation runs a contract carriage service of 46 seating capacity between Tirupati and Tirumala.Rate for single journey per bus : Rs 410.00 + Rs 75.00
Rail Cum Road & Road Cum Rail Facility:
Rail Cum Road & Road Cum Rail Ticket (RCRT) facility is provided for the passengers leaving from Tirumala Hills.Passengers can surrender the rail cum road tickets at S.V.Bus stand and exchange for bus tickets to go to Tirumala Hills.Likewise passengers can purchase road cum rail tickets and board the bus without surrendering the tickets, in this case tickets can be shown to the bus authorities for reference.
Foot Path:
Two Footpaths are there to Tirumala through the seven picturesque hills.
Commonly Used:
Alipiri (foot of the hills) to Tirumala from Chandragiri side 5 Kms. Many climb up these paths as part of their vow and visit the famous shrines on the way.
For the convenience of the pilgrims, the APSRTC is running a bus station near Alipiri (Hill view guest house) and the buses are plying every 10 minutes.During Brahmotsavams and important occasions like January 1st, buses will ply on the Ghat roads round the clock with the prior approval of the competent authority.
Lord Venkateshwara
Lord Venkateshwara
Venkateshwara is another form of Lord Vishnu who is the most popular deity among GSBs in Kerala. He is also known as Venkatachalapathi or Venkataramana or Tirumal devar or Varadaraja or Srinivasa or Balaji or Bithala. He has a dark complexion and four hands. In his two upper hands he holds a discus (a symbol of power) and a conchs hell (a symbol of existence). With his lower hands extended downward he asks devotees to have faith and surrender to him for protection. The supreme temple of Venkateswara is at Tirupati and every GSB wants to visit this temple at least once in life.
The temple town of Tirupati is situated at the foot of Tirumala hills in the Chandragiri Taluka of the Chittor district in Andhra Pradesh. The sacred spot on the hill about 2,800 feet above sea level is known as Tirumala, the abode of Lord Venkateswara. The hill forms part of the Eastern Ghats and is also known as Venkatachala and Seshachala. It is said that the Eastern Ghats on this side along with their curves, heights and falls resemble the serpent Adisesha and that the seven hills of Tirupati are its seven heads and Ahobalam where Lord Narasimha murthy is worshipped, representing the centre of Adisesha, and Srisailam representing the tail end of Adisesha. That is why Tirumala is called Seshachala. According to the legends, this has been a sacred place in all the four yugas, and was known as Vrishabhachala in the Krithayuga, Anjanachala in the Tretayuga, Seshachala in the Dwaparayuga and Venkatachala in the present Kaliyuga.
In this temple, unlike other Vishnu temples, we find no minor shrines or idols of Vaishnava saints. Apart from the Lord Venkateswara temple, the other important places at Tirumala and Swami pushkarini, Papavinasam and Akasaganga waterfalls, Varahaswamy temple, and Shila Toranam a very ancient rock formation supposed to be over 10,000 years old.
Venkateshwara also known as Venkatachalapathy or Srinivasa, is the supreme God believed to be a form of the Hindu Deity Lord Vishnu.
He appeared in this kali yuga for saving the people who have fallen deeply and are deluded in three modes of material nature. Lord Venkateshwara means supreme God who destroys the sins of the people in this material world 'ven+kata+eshwara = sins+destroyer+supremegod').
He is Vishnu, who is transcendental to the material energy, Vishnu does not have direct contact with material people, and therefore yogis carry out severe penances to have a vision of Vishnu's lotus feet.
However, in the kali yuga people have fallen to the point that they have even lost themselves due to ignorance in bodily consciousness. Lord Vishnu out of love towards his devotees therefore incarnated as Venkateshwara.
Adi Sankaracharya came to Tirumala and placed Sri chakra at the lotus feet of Lord Venkateshwara and sung the famous song "Bhaja Govindam". So Lord Venkateshwara is the supreme God of this Kali yuga.
Lord Venkateshwara has His holy abode in the Venkatam hills (the hills are more often referred to as ThiruVenkatam) near Tirupathi. Thus, the main temple of Lord Venkateshwara is the Tirumala Venkateshwara Temple.
The Tirumala temple, where He is the presiding deity, is believed to be the richest of all the Hindu temples in the world. The temple is in southern India Andhra Pradesh in Chittoor district. It is around 120 km from Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The presence of seven hills influenced alternate names for the deity: Edu kondala vadu in Telugu and as Elumalaiyan in Tamil both of which mean "Lord of the Seven Hills".
He is also known as Maal, ThiruMaal, Manivannan, Balaji (though this is a more recent name), Srinivasa, Venkatesha, Venkatanatha, Thiruvengadam Udaiyaan, Tiruvengadattaan and by many other names. He is also worshiped with the name Tirupati Thimmappa all over Karnataka by traditionally Shiva-worshipping communities.
In Hinduism, Venkateshwara (also spelled as Venkateshwer or Venkatachalapathi) is a much-worshipped form of Vishnu. He is also known as Balaji or Lord Venkateshwara. He is also worshiped with the name Tirupati Thimmappa all over Karnataka by traditionally Shiva worshipping communities.
Vishnu, in the form of Venkateshwara, is much worshipped at Tirupati temple. Venkateshwara is the presiding deity at the Tirumala temple complex, believed to be the richest of all the Hindu shrines in the world.
The temple is situated in southern Andhra Pradesh in Chittoor district. It is around 120 km away from Chennai. The presence of seven hills influenced alternate names for the deity: Edu kondala vadu in Telugu and as Elumalaiyan in Tamil both of which mean Lord of the Seven Hills.
The legend
Sthala Purana (literal meaning: the legend of the place) recounts the particular legend associated with ancient Hindu temples. Accordingly, the legend of Venkateshwara's Avatara (incarnation) is believed to be as follows:
Sage Bhrugu, who according to Vedas is believed to have an extra eye in the sole of his foot, once visited Vishnu. At that time, Vishnu was in a private meeting with his consort, goddess Lakshmi, and failed to immediately receive and honour the sage.
The sage felt humiliated and angry, and kicked Lord Vishnu in the chest. Vishnu did not react and remained silent. Lord Vishnu's chest is believed to be the abode of Goddess Lakshmi.
The Goddess felt highly insulted at the sage's misdemeanour and Lord Vishnu's silence at the act. She left Vaikunta, the heavenly abode of Vishnu and Lakshmi.
Lord Vishnu, in an attempt to pacify the sage, got hold of legs of the sage and started to press them gently in a way that was comforting to the sage. During this act, he squished the extra eye that was present in the sole of Bhrugu's foot.
The extra eye is believed to represent the sage's egotism. The sage then realised his grave mistake and apologized to Lord Vishnu.
Lord Vishnu had then incarnated Himself as Venkateshwara and came to earth in search of Lakshmi, who had taken birth as Princess Alamelu (Padmavati) in the household of Akasa Rajan.
The princess's father agreed to give his daughter's hand in marriage to Venkateshwara if he provided proof of his wealth.
Towards this end, Venkateshwara obtained a heavy loan from Kubera, a god (yaksha) who is considered, accordingly to Hindu mythology, as the treasurer of the virtuous wealth in the Universe. Princess Padmavati and Lord Venkateshwara were then wed.
Lord Vishnu, in the form of Venkateshwara, and his consort are believed to have enshrined themselves at Tirumala Tirupati for the benefit of mankind. This phenomenon is called swayambhu loosely translated to mean "self-existent and established on earth of one's own accord, without any external cause".
Lord Venkateshwara's temple is at the top of the seven hills in the place called Tirumala. The temple of the Lakshmi, in the form of Princess Padmavati, is located at the foot of the seven hills at Tirupati, in a town called Tiruchanur.
Another legend that goes by is that of a boy called Bala. This boy was a helper boy, who was one day wrongly accused as a thief. He ran for his life when he was chased by people.
He was hit on the head by the mob and his head was bleeding profusely. He ran to the Tirupathi temple of Lord Vishnu and ran to the main door where GOD is placed.
When the people entered the temple they couldn't find the boy but saw the head of God's idol bleeding. It was considered that the boy was sheltered and protected by God himself and the priests put cloth on the idol's head to stop the bleeding.
So we see white covering on the God's idol and the presiding God is called BALAJI.
The Lord of Tirumala is the all-pervading Lord of the Universe.A large number of devotees-daily 30,000 on an average, visit the sacred shrine of Lord Venkateswara to pay their homage to Him.
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