Guide

• Sri Venkateswara swamy Temple
• Sri Varaha Swamy Temple, Tml
• Swamy Pushkarini
• Silathoranam
• Chakra Thirtham
• SriVari Padalu
• Papavinasam
• Akasa Ganga
• Swamy Hathiram BabaJi Samadhi
• Venugopala Swamy Temple
• Japali Thirtham
• Tiruchanoor
• Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Appalayagunta
• Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Narayanavanam
• Sri Vedanarayanaswamy Temple, Nagalapuram
• Surutapalli Karvetnagaram
• Sri Kalahasti
• Srinivasa Mangapuram
• Mukkoti
• Talakona
• Chandragiri Fort (Sound & light Show)
• Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple
• Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple
• Kapiltheertham
• ISKCON
• Kanipakkam
• Aragonda
• Golden Temple

During the Celebrations, Brahma took a promise from Srinvasa, that he would redeem the sins of all the piligrims who came to the Temple. Srinivasa agreed, and came to be known as Venkateswara, the lord of Venkatadri Hills.

Brahma then decided to arrange a grand celebration. He called Vishwakarma and ordered the preparation of Chariots, Vehicles, Temple umbrellas & Diamond ornaments and gave Thondaimaan the work of making all the arrangements. All the kings of India were invited to this grand celebration.

The celebration began on the first day of the New Moon, in the month of Bhadrapada (Tamil Purattasi) and went for 10 days. People came from every part of the Country to witness it. They desired that it should be repeated every year. Thus it became an annual Festival of Brahma _ The Brahmotsavam.

This Brahmotsavam goes on for 11 days. Before the festival, tha Garba Griha & the small shrines are cleaned with a paste of Sandalwood, Camphor, Saffron and other Spices, a ritual known as Kovil Alvar Thirumanjanam. The day before the commencement is Mritsangrahanam, the temple officials pray for minor deities Vishwaksena, Anantha, Sudarshana & Garuda for the successful conduct of the festival. Nine Type of grains are planted in the soil. Sprouting worships ( Ankurarpana Puja) comes to an end with this. Thereafter, the head priest hoists the Garuda flag on the Dhvajastambham in a ritual known as Dhvajaarohanam.

Every morning & evening the Gorgeously bejeweled Utsava Murtis of Venkatesha, Sridevi & Bhudevi are taken out in procession through the streets around the Temple and then bathed in Herbal water ( snapanam Thirumanjanam). The vehicles (Vahanas) which carry the Utsava Murthis every morning & evening for 10 days are Pedda Sesha, Chinna Sesha, Hamsa, Simha, Mutyala Pandiri, Kalpa Vruksha, Sarva Bhoopala, Punya koti, Garuda, Hanuman, Elephant, Surya Prabha, Chandra prabha, Ashwa, Ivory palanquin, & Tiruchi (Palanquin).

On the fifth day , the deity is carried on his vehicle Garuda. The car festival, Ratha Utsavam takes place on the eighth day, when the Makarakanti Jewel and the Lakshmi haram worn by the main deity are used to adorn the Utsava Murti. On the ninth day the deity is bathed in sandalwood paste, Choornabhishekham which is then distributed to the devotees. The tenth day isChakrasnanam when Balaji, his consorts and Sudarshana Chakra is bathed in the Swami Pushkarini, Then Brahma, the Gods & rishis are given a warm send-off .

Brahmotsavam ( The Annual Festival of Tirumala )

Day	Mornig Seva	Evening Seva
1st Day	Dwajarohanam	Pedda Sesha Vahanam
2nd Day	Cinna Sesha Vahanam	Hamsa Vahanam
3rd Day	Simha Vahanam	Mutyapu Pandiri Vahanam
4th Day	Kalpavriksha Vahanam	Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam
5th Day	Mohini Avataram	Garuda Seva
6th Day	Hanumantha Vahanam	Swarna Ratham, Gajavahanam
7th Day	Suryaprabha Vahanam	Chandraprabha Vahanam
8th Day	Rathotsavam	Aswa Vahanam
9thDay	Pallaki Utsavam, Chakrasnanam	Golden Tiruchi Utsavam, Dwajavarohanam

• Varaha Temple
• Mukha Dwaram
• Sampangi Pradakshina
• Ranga Mandapam
• ratima Mandapam
• Tirumala Raya Mandapam
• Phoola Bhavi
• Aina Mahal
• Dhvajastamdha Mandapam
• Inner Gopuram
• Vimana Pradakshina
• Varadaraja Shrine
• Kalyana Mandapam
• Ramanuja Shrine
• Yoga Narashimha Shrine
• Tirumamani Mandapam
• Garuda Shrine
• Bangaru Vakili
• Tiruvilankoyil or Snapana Mandapam
• Ramar Medai
• Mukkoti Pradakshina
• Shayana Mandapam
• Garba Griha
• Ananda Nilaya Vimana

Tirumala Hill is a vast area with many peaks from which lakes & waterfalls rises. Of these, 108 are believed to be sacred and associated with various epic characters and miracles of Lord Venkateswara.

Sri Swamy Pushkarini

The Swami Pushkarini belonged to Vishnu in Vaikuntam, and was brought to the Earth by Garuda for Vishnu’s sport. On the western bank of the Swami Pushkarini is Sri Varahaswami’s temple, while on its southern bank is Sri Venkateswara swamy temple. It is the sacred tank, even regarded as equivalent to the Ganga and other sacred rivers. A dip in the tank, cleanses the bather of all sins. The performance of the daily rites or even occasional rites on the banks of the Swamy Pushkarini is said to cure deformities of the body and ensure the avoidance of all types of hell. It grants the wishes of those who bathe in it. Like the Hill, all the tanks and lakes of Tirumala are sacred and known as Theerthas. There are 17 theerthas whose Holy waters are believed to mingle in the Swami Pushkarini to wash off their sins.

Chakra Theertham

Chakra Theertham is also a famous pond in Tirumala, which is located next to Silathoranam and holds special importance. This place houses a Swayambu Lingam and is well-known for being a popular tourist spot in Tirupati. It is believed that when Lord Brahma observed grief at this site, Lord Vishnu plunged his Sudarshana Chakra for cleansing it. The Sudarshana Chakra then fell into a place, which later came to be known as Chakra Theertham. This pond is known for cleanse bathers of sins that would lead them to the lotus feet of Lord Vishnu.

Akasha Ganga Theertham

Akasha Ganga Theertham is a popular waterfall, located near the Sri Venkateswara Temple. The waterfall is about 5 km from the main temple and the Tirumala Nambi family is allowed to take holy dip at this waterfalls. It is commonly believed that the theertham originates from the lotus feet of the main deity. The best time for visiting this place is during the rainy season, when the waterfall cascades down with full fervour.

Japali Theertham

Japali Theertham is a popular pond in Tirumala, which is not very crowded like other theerthams in the region. It is located amidst deep woods and a shrine of Lord Hanuman, which attracts several visitors. The famous festivals celebrated at this site are Tumburu Phalguna Pournami, Chakra Kartika Masa – Ksheerabdi Dwadasi, Kumaradhara Magha Pournami and Ramakrishna Pushya Pournami. Tourists can also trek from the dense forest to reach this holy pond in Tirumala. Devotees also believe that the holy water of this theertham can wash away all the evils and sins that they have committed in their life.

Pandava Theertham

Pandava Theertham is one of the holy theerthams in Tirumala, which is known for its divinity and sacredness. This theertham that has a story of salvation also holds some connection with Pandavas. It is believed that two Pandava brothers Yudhishtra and Arjuna took bath at this place. Pandava Theertham is situated at the bottom of the hill and faces the Narishma Hill.

Kumaradhara Theertham

Kumaradhara Theertham is believed to be the place where Lord Vishnu took penance after killing the demon named Tarakasura. It is also believed that a devotee of Lord Vishnu lost his way in the hills and started meditating. Lord Vishnu appeared before him and asked to take a bath in this pond. This holy dip transformed the man into a sixteen year old boy and the pond came to be known as Kumaradhara Theertham.

Papavinasam Theertham

Papavinasam Theertham is around 2 miles from Tirumala and is a beautiful waterfall in the region. The devotees also believe a holy dip at this site can relieve them from their sins and evils. There are separate dressing rooms at this site for men and women, where they can change their dresses. The reservoir near the dam restricts the water flow in this theertham.

Pasupu Theertham

Pasupu Theertham is a sacred water body in Tirumala, which is also called as punya theertham. This pond is situated very close to the main Sri Venkateswara Temple and can be reached by foot. It is also regarded very close to the celestial water bodies in heaven, which has a special association with Lord Venkateswara. The ideal time to visit this pond and surrounding region is during the monsoon rains, when the climate becomes very cool and pleasant.

Ramakrishna Theertham

Ramakrishna Theertham is situated approximately 6 miles to the north of the main Sri Venkateswara Temple. Local inhabitants believe that a person named Krishna dug a pool, where a sage came for meditating. While this sage was meditating, an anthill was formed around him. For testing his concentration, Lord Indra sent down thunderstorm and lightening, but he failed to dislodge the sage sitting in this pool. The anthill was broken and Lord Srinivasa appeared at this site, who blessed the sage saying that a holy bath in this theertham on full moon day will cleanse all the sins.

Sanaka Sanandana Theertham

Sanaka Sanandana Theertham is a famous waterfall in Tirumala, which is associated with two sages named Sanaka and Sanandana. It is believed that once these two sages went to Vaikuntham for seeing Lord Vishnu, but were not permitted by the guards called Jaya and Vijaya. These two sages then cursed the guards that they will take birth as Danavas or demons. After three rebirths, these two guards regained their original form and went back to Vaikuntham. Local inhabitants also believe that the theertham has some divine and yogic powers and devotees should take a holy dip in its water on the day of Margazhi.

Sesha Theertham

Sesha Theertham is associated with the Adishesha or the Sheshnag of Lord Vishnu, who once stroked a torrent with his tail for quenching the thirst of Lord Vishnu. This site is known after Adishesha and is situated within the precincts of the main temple. Devotees taking holy dip in this theertham offer jaggery, salt and pepper to pray for the betterment of their health. Travellers also believe that by taking bath in this holy water, they can get relief from the Sarpa Dosha.

Sitamma Theertham

Sitamma Theerthamis a holy water body that is located nearby the main temple in Tirumala. This water body lies close to Silathoranam and the Chakra Theertham. There is also a small temple of Swayambu Lingam at this site that is believed to hold some sacred powers. Lord Brahma once observed repentance at this site. Further, for cleansing this place, Lord Vishnu plunged the Sudarshana Chakram. The place where his Sudarshana Chakram fell is known as the Chakra Theertham. Large number of devotees take a holy dip at this place with the belief that it will cleanse away their sins.

Tumburu Theertham

Tumburu Theertham is one of the natural watercourses, which dates back to the Vedic ages. Story behind the formation of the theertham states that a Gandharva cursed sage Agastya’s lazy wife to became a toad that had to survive in this pond till the sage arrived. When sage Agastya came here with his disciples, the toad took the Gandharva form and hence the pond was known as Tumburu Theertham.

Vaikuntha Theertham

Vaikuntha Theertham is located towards the north east of the main shrine of Lord Venkateswara. This holy theertham is associated with the Lord Vishnu’s incarnation as Lord Rama. It is commonly believed that the monkeys from Lord Rama’s vanara sena saw Vaikuntham at this place and hence it came to be known as Vaikuntha Theertham. This theertham is situated approximately 3km from the Tirumala Bus Station and is connected with several important destinations.

Monday

Special Puja 05.30 am to 07.00 am – Vishesha Puja

Timings	Puja / Seva
02:30 am – 03:00 am	Suprabhatam
03:30 am – 04:00 am	Tomala Seva
04:00 am- 04:15 am	Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam
04:15 am – 05:00 am	Sahasranama Archana – First Archana to Balaji
05:30 am – 06:30 am	Vishesha Puja
07:00 am- 19:00 am	Sarva darsanam
12:00 am- 17:00 pm	Kalyanotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva,Brahmotsavam,
17:30 pm- 18:30 pm	Sahasra Deepalankarana
19:00 pm – 20:00 pm	Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell
20:00 pm – 01:00 am	Sarva darsanam
01:00 am- 01:30 am	Suddhi and Decorating balaji for Ekanta Seva
01:30 am	Ekanta Seva – Darshan

Tuesday

Special Puja 06.00 am to 07.00am -Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhan

Timings	Puja / Seva
02:30 am- 03:00 am	Suprabhatam
03:30 am – 04:00 am	Tomala Seva
04:00 am – 04:15 am	Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam
04:15 am- 05:00 am	Sahasranama Archana – First Archana to Balaji
06:00 am- 07:00 am	Suddhi, Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana
07:00 am – 19:00 pm	Sarva darsanam
12:00 am- 17:00 pm	Kalyanotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva,Brahmotsavam
17:30 am- 18:30 am	Sahasra Deepalankarana
19:00 pm- 20:00 pm	Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell
20:00 pm- 01:00 am	Sarva darsanam
01:00 am- 01:30 am	Suddhi and Decorating balaji for Ekanta Seva
01:30 am	Ekanta Seva – Darshan

wednesday

Special Puja 06.00 am to 08.00am – Sahasrakalasa Abhishekam

Timings	Puja / Seva
02:30 am – 03:00 am	Suprabhatam
03:30 am- 04:00 am	Tomala Seva
04:00 am- 04:15 am	Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam
04:15 am – 05:00 am	Sahasranama Archana – First Archana to Balaji
06:00 am- 08:00 am	Sahasrakalasa Abhishekam – Second Archana
07:00 am- 19:00 pm	Sarva darsanam
12:00 am- 17:00 pm	Kalyanotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva,Brahmotsavam
17:30 pm – 18:30 pm	Sahasra Deepalankarana
19:00 pm- 20:00 pm	Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell
20:00 pm – 01:00 am	Sarva darsanam
01:00 am- 01:30 am	Suddhi and Decorating for Ekanta Seva
01.30 am	Ekanta Seva – Darshan

Thursday

Special Puja 04.30 am to 06.00am – Tiruppavada 21.00 pm to 22.00 pm – Poolangi Alangaram

Timings	Puja / Seva
02:30 am- 03:00 am	Suprabhatam
03:30 am- 04:00 am	Tomala Seva
04:00 am- 04:15 am	Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam
04:15 am- 05:00 am	Archana
06:00 am- 07:00 am	Sallimpu,Second Archana
08:00 am- 19:00 pm	Sarva darsanam
12:00 pm- 17:00 pm	Kalyanotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva,Brahmotsavam
17:30 pm- 18:30 pm	Sahasra Deepalankarana
19:00 pm- 21:00 pm	Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams and Night Bell
21:00 pm- 01:00 am	Sarva darsanam
01:00 am- 01:30 am	Suddhi and Decorating for Ekanta Seva
01:30 am	Ekanta Seva – Darshan

Friday

Special Puja 04.30 am to 06.00am –Abhishekam, Nijapada

Timings	Puja / Seva
02:30 am- 03:00 am	Suprabhatam
03:00 am- 04:30 am	Preparation of Abhishekam
04:30 am- 06:00 am	Abhishekam and Nijapada
06:00 am- 07:00 am	Samarpana
07:00 am- 08:00 am	Thomala Seva ,Archana
09:30 am- 19:00 pm	Sarva darsanam
12:00 pm- 17:00 pm	Kalyanotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva,Brahmotsavam
18:00 pm- 20:00 pm	Sahasra Deepalankarana – Along in Mada Street
20:00 pm- 21:00 pm	Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams and Night Bell
21:00 pm- 22:00 pm	Sarva darsanam
22:00 am- 22:30 am	Suddhi and Decorating for Ekanta Seva
01:30 am	Ekanta Seva – Darshan

Saturdays & Sundays

Special Puja 04.30 am to 06.00am –Abhishekam, Nijapada

Timings	Puja / Seva
02:30 am- 03:00 am	Suprabhatam
03:30 – 04:00	Tomala Seva
04:00 – 04:15	Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam
04:00 – 04:30	Sahasranama Archana – First Archana to Balaji
06:30 – 07:30	Sattumura
07:00 – 07:30	Sudhi – Second Archana
07:30 – 19:00	Sarvadarsanam
12:00 – 17:00	Kalyanotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva, Brahmotsavam
17:30 – 18:30	Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva
19:00 – 20:00	Sarva darsanam
01:00 – 01:30	Suddhi and Decorating for Ekanta Seva
01:30	Ekanta Seva – Darshan

Suprabhatam

‘Suprabhatam’ is the first and foremost seva at Tirumala, Suprabhatam signifies the ritual performed at Sayana Mandapam to wake up the Lord from His celstial sleep, amidst chanting of the hymns. Every day in the early hours acharyapurushas sing the hymns beginning with ‘Kausalya Supraja Rama’ while adecendant of Tallapaka Annamacharya recites Annamayya’s matin songs. ‘Suprabhatam’ hymn consist of Suprabhatam, Stotram, Prapattithe and Mangalasanam composed by Prativadi Bhayankara Annan, a disciple of the celebrated vaishnava preceptor Manavala Mamuni. Archakas, Jeeyangars, temple authorities and the Grihasthas who purchased tickets for ‘Suprabhatam’ darsan worship the Lord delightfully during this seva. Immediately after completing the ‘Suprabhatam’, Bangaru Vakili is kept open. ‘Suprabhata seva, tickets can be booked in advance. The ritual last for over 30 minutes. Suprabhata seva will not be performed in Dhanurmasa. Instead, ‘Tiruppavai’ is recited during this time. The worship of Lord Venkateswara during Suprabhatam is considered highly meritorious.

Thomala Seva

The presiding deity of Lord Srinivasa, festival deities and other deities are exquisitely decorated with floral and Tulasi garlands during this seva. ‘Thomala’ denotes the decoration of the deities with Garlands. The Grihasthas who have paid the requisite amount can have darsan of the Lord during Thomala seva. However, the priests decorate the main deity of Lord Venkateswara with flowers brought by Ekangi or flowers specially brought from Flower room by Jeeyangar. The seva is performed for 30 minutes. This seva in conducted as Arjita seva on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. It is held in ekantams during the rest of the week.

Sahasranama Archanantara

Archana to the main deity Lord Venkateswara is performed amidst chanting of One Thousand names (Sahasranamas) of the Lord. This occurs immediately after ‘Suprabhatam’ and Thomala seva. Devotees who have bought tickets for this Archana can take part in the seva. The Archakas offer tulasi leaves sent by the Jeeyangar to the Lotus Feet of the Lord while one thousand names are being chanted. Later, the tulasi leaves kept on the Lord’s Feet are placed at the Lotus Feet of Maha Lakshmi seated in his chest amidst chanting of ‘Mahalakshmi Chaturvimsati’ (24 names of the Goddess). The ritual lasts for 30 minutes. The Lord also receives second and third archanas later in the day. However, these are done in ‘ekantam, and devotees are not allowed for darsan during these services. Sahasranama Archana is an arjita seva on Tuesday, Wednesday and thursday and on Friday, Saturday Sunday and Monday it is performed in Ekantam. Immediately after Archana piligrims who purchased tickets for Archanantra Darsan are allowed for darsan.

Kalyanotsavam

Srivari Kalyanotsavam is performed to the utsava murti of the Lord Sri Malayappa swami and his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi in the marriage hall in the Sampangi Pradakshinam. Refrence to this Seva conducted on special occasions are found in the inscriptions of the 15th century. The wedding cermony is held amidst recitation of the vedic mantras and pronouncing the family pedigree of the brides and bridegroom. The idols of the Lord and his brides face each other with a screen in between. They are allowed to see each other only at the appropriate auspicious moment when the screen is removed. The priests perform homas. A purohit conducts the marriage and an archaka is consecrated to perform other rituals on behalf of the bridegroom. This seva is not performed on important festivals like Srivari Brahmotsavam. Pavitrotsavam, Pushpayagam etc. and on the days of solar and lunar eclipses. The grihasthas who participate in the seva are given prasadams and clothes. The duration of the seva is about one hour.

Pratyeka Kalyanotsavam

In terms of rituals, Pratyeka Kalyanotsavam is the same as Kalyanotsavam.

Arjitha Brahmotsavam

The Brahmotsavam is performed daily in an abridged manner in the Vaibhavotsava Mantapam, opposite Srivari Temple. Sri Malayappa Swami is seated on Peddasesha Vahanam, Garuda Vahanam and Hamumantha Vahanam and offered worship. This seva is conducted only after the Kalyanotsavam.

Dolotsavam (Unjal Seva)

Sri Malayappaswami, Sridevi & Bhudevi are seated in an unjal (Swing) in the Aina Mahal (Addala Mantapam) opposite Ranganayaka mantapam. It is enchanting to see the gorgeous reflections of the Lord’s glorious presence every where. The deities are swung to the accompaniment of Veda parayanam and Mangalavadyam. This is an arjita seva as the devotees are admitted on payment of requisite fee.

Arjita Vasanthotsavam

This seva is conducted in the Vaibhavotsava Mantapam as an arjitam. The seva is offered to Sri Malayappa swami and his consorts daily. Perfumeries are lavishly used to create an ethereal atmosphere. The veda pandits chants Purusha suktam, Sri suktam and other Vedic hymns. Abhishekam is done to the Lord and His consorts with sacred water. Later Abhishekam is performed with milk, curd, honey and turmeric. Finally, sandal paste is applied to Sri Malayappa Swami and consorts. The duration of the seva is about one hour.

Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva

Every day evening at 5:30 p.m. Sahasra deepalankarana seva is performed in the Unjal mantapam located on the south eastern corner of the Srivari Temple. Sri Malayappa swami along with Sridevi and Bhudevi are taken out in procession to the mantapa, where one thousand wick lamps are lit. In the midst of vedic chanting and singing of Annamaya Sankirtanas, the Lord seated on an unjal is rocked gently. The grihasthas who purchased tickets for performance of this seva are given Vastra bahumanam.

Ekanta Seva

Ekanta Seva is the last ritual among the daily sevas. Sarvadarsanam comes to a close with Ekanta Seva. Sri Bhoga Srinivasa Murthi, the silver image of the main deity is seated in the Sayana Mantapam in a golden cot. During Ekanta seva, a descendant on Annamacharya sings lullabies to put the Lord to sleep. This seva is also known as panupu seva. Tarigonda vengamamba’s harati (in a plate inlaid with one of the Dasavataras on each day with pearls) is offered to the Lord. Bhoga Srinivasa occupies the cot for eleven months in a year and in the twelfth month of Dhanurmasa (Margali) Sri Krishna is put to sleep.

VISESHA POOJA

This seva was first introduced in Srivari temple on April 8th 1991. This seva takes place on every Monday morning. Sri Malayyapa Swamy and his consorts are taken to Kalyana mandapam and worship is offered to them with Homas and Tirrumanjanam as per Vaikhanasa Agama.

ASTADALAPADA PADMARDHANA

The ritual is performed on very Tuesday after second archana. This seva, instituted in 1984 commemorating the Golden jubilee celebrations of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, features archana to the Lord with 108 Golden lotus.

SAHASRA KALASABHISHEKAM

Every Wednesday before Sarvadarshanam, Sahasrakalasabishekam is performed for Bogha Srinivasa with water from 1008 Small Silver Vessels.

THIRUPPAVADA SEVA

This seva is performed to the Lord on very Thursday. This worship consists of cooking a large quantity of rice as Pulihora and offering it to the Lord along with the other sweet preparations such as Payasam, Laddu, Gilebi, Thenthola, appam etc. The cooked food is arranged in a Pyramidal Trapezoid shaped with coconuts, flowers, sandal paste, kumkum etc and is offered to the Lord with appropriate mantras.

ABHISHEKAM

Abhisekam to the Lord is performed in the early morning every Friday. Camphor, saffron & milk are used for giving a sacred bath to the Lord. After chanting of the Vedic mantras and prabandam , abhishekam is performed to the gold image Sri lakshmi which hangs in a gold chain in a chest amidst the chanting of Sri suktam.The lord is then dressed in a Pithamabaram and adorned with valuable ornaments.

NIJAPADA DARSANAM

Every Friday after Abhishekam devotees are allowed for Nijapada Darshanam. They can worship the Lords Holy feet without any frills during this darshan. The Lords feet will be decorated with ornaments on other occasions.

FLOAT FESTIVAL

This was instituted by Saluva Narshima in the 16th centuary. The festival is celebrated for 5 days. On the first day, Lord Krishna in the Navaneeta Nritya pose is worshiped. On the second day Sri Rama is seated on the float and offered the worship. On third to fifth day Malayyapa swamy along with Sridevi & Bhudevi is worshpped. The utsava deities are daily decorated and taken in position in the Pushkarani on a beautifully decorated float.

VASANTHOTSAVAM

It is a 3 day festival conducted at Tirumala on Tryodasi, Chathurdasi and Purnami in the month of Chaitra. On all the days Sri Malayappa swamy and his consorts are taken round in position and brought to the Vaibovotsava Mandapam, where abhishekam is performed. On the 3rd day Sri Rama with Sita, Lakshmana & Anjeneya and Sri Krishna with Rukimini are also taken out in position and brought to the Vaibotsava Mandapam.

PADMAVATHI PARINAYAM

This festival instituted in 1992, occurs on Vaishaka Sudda Dasami, It is celebrated for 3 days. on 1st day evening Sri Venkateswara and his consorts are taken out in position and brought to Narayan giri gardens were worship is offered to them. 2nd day the position of the Lord will be on Aswa vahana. The Parinaya utsvam is conducted on all the 3 days culminated with special poojas to the Lord and goddesses on Vaishaka Sudda Ekadasi amidst chanting of Veda mantras and vadya gosha. .

ABHIDHEYAKA ABHISHEKAM

The rituals, also called Jyeshtabhisekam are performed in the month of Jyeshta for 3 days. This is held in the kalyanamanadapam in a Solemn manner. The festival is meant for proper protection and preservation of the utsava idols through various pujas and mantras. On the first day the Golden kavacha of the Lord is removed and Abhishekam and Snapana Tiruamanjanam are perfomed. Later, the Lord is adorned with Diamond kavacha. On the second day, he is adoned with Pearl Studded kavacha and taken out in procession. On the third day Sri Malayappa swamy is decorated with Golden kavacha after Tirumanajanam.

PAVITROTSAVAM

This is essentially a Purificatory ceremony, aimed at expiating the sins of omission and commission arising in the daily worship and other relions rited performed in the temple. This function is elaborately conducted in the month of August every year.

PUSHPA PALLIKI

This seva is performed on Anivara Asthanam day in the month of july every year. After the usual rituals associated with Anivari Asthanam, held on the first day of summer solstice (Dakshinayana punyakalam) at the end of Ani month, Sri Malayappa Swamy along with Sridevi and Bhudevi is taken out in procession on a Palanquin bedecked with flowers.

PUSPHA YAGAM

This ritual is performed in the month of Kartika. The function originally started in the 15th Century, was revived in 1980 by the Devasthanams. On this occasion, Sri Malayappa Swamy along with his consorts are brought to kalyanamandapam after 2 archanas and 2 Nivedyams and the deities are offered Tirumanajanam. Later in the afternoon worship is offered to the Lord with different kinds of flowers. Later, Pushparchana is done. It takes place 20 times. then Harati is offered.

KOIL ALWAR TIRUMANJANAM

Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam is a purificatory ceremony that takes place in the temple including Sanctum Sanctorum. It is performed four times a year-before Ugadi, Anivara Athanam, the annual Brahmotsavam and Vaikunta Ekadasi (on Tuesday only). After the first bell the smaller idols and other articles including the Akhanda Dipams are shifted to the antechamber. The garbhagriha is then cleaned and a ground paste of Kumkum, camphor and sandalwood is applied on the walls and later its walls are wiped clean after a while with water. The water-proof covering is removed and laghu Tirumanjanam is given to the main Lord and Bhoga Srinivasa. Food is then offered to the Lord during the second bell.

ANGAPRADAKSHANA

Pilgrims who take a vow to perform angapradakshana in the srivari temple are requested to obtain biometric token from the vijaya bank. It is issued from 8.p.m. onwards. Every day 750 biometric tokens are issued. Out of which 375 for male and 375 are for female. Those performing angapradakshana are requested to take bath in the swamy pushkarini and reporte at VQC-I at the time given for angapradakshana.

SRIVARI THULABARAM

One of the most important vows taken to propitiate Lord Venkateswara is to perform “Thulabaram” i.e. donating various items such as coins, sugar, rice, jaggery, sugar candy, etc to the equivalent weight of the devotee. Presently, the piligrims have to physically carry the item from their place or purchase at exorbitant rates from middle men at Tirumala. After procuring the item, they have to carry it all the way trough Q complex to the mahadwaram (main entrance). To overcome all these difficulties faced by devotees. TTD have permitted to maintain srivari thulabaram counter inside the temple. Indian bank is maintaining the counter from 8.00Am to 8.00 Pm and syndicate bank from 8.00 Pm to 8.00 Am to run a counter at mahadwaram of srivari temple. Piigrims now need not carry these articles once he reaches the thulabaram counter at mahadwaram as per his time slot, there he can perform the thulabaram as per his wish such as coins, sugar, sugar candy. Jaggery and rice . the determined price equivalent to the weight of the item will be collected from the piligrim and receipt to this effect will be issued by Indian bank, at the counter. Cost of coins per KG is as follows for 10 PS – RS 50; 20PS Kg – RS 93; 25 PS kg —RS 93 ;Rs 50 Ps Kg- RS 134 ;Rs 1 kg-Rs 200, Rs 2 kg- Rs 334, RS 5 kg- Rs 556(including bag). The cost of the other items sugar, sugar candy, jaggery ,rice etc will be descided on the basis local market.

PERFORMING MARRAIGES ETC AT TIRUMALA

The TTD has organized a purohitha sangam comprising purohits with necessary experience and learning to perform Vedic rituals The purohit sangam, at Tirumal offers services like earboring, upanayanam , marriage etc . the fees collected for the following services are fixed by the TTD. It is located at the I choultry. For ear boring RS 15/- at purohit sangam and RS 20 at piligrim cottages are collected . For upanayanam at purohit sangam or piligrims cottage RS 120, For marriage RS 150 (for Brahmins and vysyas) and Rs 125 for others. For annaprasana , namakarna, kesakandana and akshara byasam RS 30 each. For satyanarayana vratam RS 50 . For shashti purthi RS 150 and (for Brahmins and vysyas) for others RS 125/-. Piligrims desiring to perform any of these ceremonies have to get all the necessary articles for pooja etc themselves. How ever if they come 1 day in advance they may procure all the pooja articles with the help of purohits in purohit sangam . up to 80 marraiges can b eperformed at a time in purohit sangam. The marriage certificate is issued by the TTD s purohit sangam only. The purohits also perform the above services at the cottages also .

ADAVNCE BOOKING OF MARRIAGE COTTAGES

Marriages are performed in the cottages also. There are separate marriage cottages at Tirumala. Those desiring to perform marriages at Tirumala requested to take DD in the name of Executive Officer , TTD , Tirupati and send it to the AEO(Reception I) , TTD, Tirumala.However it is suggested to visit personally to see the availability of marriage cottage details ATC- 99- RS 500 , TBC- 136,152A, 152 B , 71 A , 71 B – Rs 200; SMC 226 A , 226 B 237A , 237 B, 248 A, 248 B – RS 200; III choultry- 8 rooms RS 15 ,II choultry – 2 rooms – Rs 15. reservation will be made fro 1 day only. If the party does not turn up, the reservation will be cancelled and the reservation charges paid will neither be refunded nor adjacted for the subsequent period. The marriage cottages allotted from 3.00 pm to 3.00 pm on next day. For further details contact AEO(reception I) TTDS , Tirumala Ph 0877 – 2277777 extn 3626 There are many private kalayana mandapams run by private mutts, ashrams and choultries at Tirumala . the TTD has many kalayana mandapams at Tirupati on Tiruchanoor road . they are very spacious and have all amenities . for further details contact EO (reception,TTD,Tirupati) Ph -0877 2243303

The TTD has many 212 kalayana mandapams in the state and outside the state with all amenities.

ANNAPRSADAMS

S.No	Laddu Padi Seva	Bahumanam
1	Rs 2,500	5 persons allowed for darsahanam through cellar entry 15 big laddus are given as bahumanam
2	Rs 1500	3 persons allowed for darsahanam through cellar entry 8 big laddus are given as bahumanam
3	Rs 1000	2 persons allowed for darsahanam through cellar entry 5 big laddus are given as bahumanam

Many piligrims take a vow to offer annaprasadams to Srivaru . Annaparasadams offered to srivaru are distributed to piligrims in the Q line. A part of the Annaprasadams in given to Grihasthas . The cost of Prasadams are

• Dadyodhanam (1/4 sola) Rs 250
• Pulihora *(1/4 sola) Rs 275
• POngal (1/4 sola) Rs 325
• Chakkarapongal(1/4 sola) Rs 375
• Sakarbath (1/4 sola ) Rs 400
• And Sera (1/4 sola) Rs 675

Piligrims desiring to perform this seva are requested to pay the amount oneday in advance at the Arjitham seva counter and obtain the receipt. A part of the annaprasdam will be given to the piligrim at 12 Noon on all days and at 10.00 A.M on Fridays to the Grihasthas at mahadwaram on production of the receipt. Piligrim have make their own arrangements to carry the annaprasdams. Piligrims can also offer such food offerings at all local temples of TTD.

 

S.No

Name of the seva / utsavams

NO. of persons

Seva Time

Days

Amount for each Ticket

DAILY SEVAS

1

Suprabatham

1

3.00 A.M

Everyday

RS 120.00

2

Thomalseva

1

3.45 A.M

Except Fri,Sat

RS 220.00

3

Archana

1

4.45 A.M

Sun,Mon

RS 220.00

4

Kalyanotsavam

2

10.30 A.M

Everyday

RS 1000.00

5

Arjitha brahmotsavam

5

2.00 P.M

Everyday

RS 1000.00

6

Dolotsavam/unjal seva

5

10.00 A.M

Everyday

RS 1000.00

7

Sahasara deepalankarana seva

5

5.30 P.M

Everyday

RS 1000.00

8

Vasanthosavam

10

3.30 P.M

Everyday

RS 3000.00

9

Ekantha Seva

1

10.30 P.M

Everyday

RS 120.00

WEEKLY SEVAS

1

Viseha pooja

5

5.00 A.M

Monday

RS 3000.00

2

Astadala pada padmaradhana

2

5.30 A.M

Tuesday

RS 2500.00

3

Shasra Kalasabishekam

6

5.30 A.M

Wednesday

RS 5000.00

4

Thirupavvada Seva

6

5.30 A.M

Thursday

RS 5000.00

5

Vastralankara Seva

2

4.00 A.M

Friday

RS 12,500.00

6

Poorabhishekam

1

3.00 A.M

Friday

RS 750.00

7

Civet Vessel(Punugu Ginne)

1

4.00 A.M

Friday

RS 300.00

8

Musk Vessel(Kasturi Ginne)

1

4.00 A.M

Friday

RS 150.00

PERIODICAL SEVAS

1

Float Festival

5

7.00 P.M

Once in a year-5days

RS 2500.00

2

Vasanthotsavam

10

2.00 P.M

April

RS 3000.00

3

Padmavathi Srinivasulu Parinayam

5

4.30 P.M

May

RS 5000.00

4

Abhidheyaka Abhishekam

5

8.00 A.M

June

RS 2000.00

5

Pushpa Pallaki

5

7.30 P.M

July

RS 1000.00

6

Pavitrotsavam

2

9.00 A.M

August

RS 5000.00

7

Pushpa Yagam

5

9.00 A.M

November

RS 3500.00

8

Koil alwar Tirumanjanam

10

11.00 A.M

Yearly 4 times

RS 3000.00

For More Imformation and Booking Visit : http://www.ttdsevaonline.com

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DO’s :

• Do obeisance to your Ishta or Kula Daivam before you start for Tirumala.
• Do bath in the Pushkarani and worship Varahaswamy in his Temple before you go to worship Lord Venkateswara.
• Do bath & 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 bath 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.

DONT’s :

• Don’t carry much jewelry or cash with you.
• Don’t eat non-veg food.
• Don’t Wear inappropriate clothing.
• Don’t Carry mobile phone/camera/pager/video camera etc. while going for darshan.
• Don’t consume liquor or other intoxicants.
• Don’t smoke when you are in the sacred hills
• 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.

Men should wear shirt, pants or dhoti

Women should wear Sarees or Chudidaar

Millions of Hindus across the globe plan to visit Tirumala to have the Lord’s Darshan. He is the supreme, He is all for every Hindu – Lord Venkateswara/ Lord Balaji. Millions visit Tirumala, the Vaikuntam on earth. Day by day, the number of pilgrims who want to have Lord’s Darshan is galloping. It is estimated that 60000 devotees have Lord’s Darshan in the allotted timetable of the day. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam is an autonomous board, which is stretching to maximum, to accommodate more and more devotees to have Lord’s Darshan in any given day.Weekends, holiday seasons and specials Utsavs attract more devotees to Tirumala. During these days some wait for more than 48 hours to have Lord’s Darshan. Tirumala

Tirupati Devasthanams have made numerous arrangement like Sarva Darshan, Sudarshan token Darshan, Seva Darshan, E-Darshan, E-Seva booking.

1.E – Seva

One has to plan in advance to have Lord’s Darshan (Before 90 days). Visit the following site http://www.ttdsevaonline.com

Book for the following Darshans as per the amount mentioned. Have your Credit cards / Debit cards ready.

Darshan / Seva

1. Archana Ananthara Darshan popularly known as AAD 2. Suprabhatham 3. Nijapada Darshan 4. Thomala Seva 5. Archana Seva 6. Visesha Pooja 7. Astadala Pada Padmaradhanamu 8. Sahasra Kalasabishekam 9. Tirupavadai 10. Kalayanotsavam

2. Tickets by Post

There are thousands of devotees, who visit regularly every month and there are thousands who plan their journey only after purchasing the Darshan tickets. Procedure to Obtains Tickets for the above mentioned Darshan/Seva.

Just on a piece of paper write your mailing address to The “Peishkar” Sri Venkateswara Temple requesting for a Seva/Darshan ticket mentioning your preferred date of Darshan/Seva.

Once you choose the Seva/Darshan, note the ticket amount and purchase a Demand Draft in favor of THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TIRUPATI TIRUMALA DEVASTHANAMS, TIRUPATI and post the covering letter along with the DD to. THE PEISHKAR , SRI VENKATESWARA TEMPLE, TIRUMALA-517504.

Plan the purchase of tickets 90 days prior to your preferred day of Darshan. If tickets are available, it’ll be sent to your address by post. If not, the draft will be returned back. Some Devotees enclose the draft, along with Covering letter and mentioning their desired date of Darshan as “Any Available Date”. Only after receiving the tickets they plan their journey.

More Details

http://www.tirumala.org/ http://www.tirumala.org/travel_main.htm http://www.tirumala.org/ttd_board_informationcentres.htm

3. E-Darshan

E – Darshan tickets can be booked from various E-Darshan counters located in various towns/cities of India, mostly at the respective TTD Information centers. For Darshan tickets all the devotees have to go to the counter. Their photographs and fingerprints will be taken and the ticket will be issued as per your requirement. Your photograph and fingerprints will be verified as you enter the sanctum sanctorum in the Vaikuntam Q Complex. You can also book for your accommodation simultaneously.

4. Sarva darshan

This is a Free Darshan through which one can have Lord’s Darshan. Time taken depends on the crowd. This Darshan is available for all for 6 hours to 20 hours.

5. Seegra Darshan

TTD had introduced Seegra Darshan facility for the benifit of Devotees. Each Ticket costs INR 300( one person is allowed). The tickets are available in the counters situated opposite to the Vaikuntum Q complex –I,Tirumala. After taking the ticket the devotees have to go directly in the queue line through cellar entrance and have darshan of Lord Venkateswara in Sanctum Sanctorum. There is no necessity of advance reservation or any recommendation from anybody. The tickets are available in Sarva darshan Timings.

Timings of Seegra Darshan

Day	Timings
Saturday, Sunday & Monday	4.00 A.M to 5.00A.M 7.00 A.M to 6.00 P.M 9.00 P.M onwords up to Ekantha seva
Tuesday	8.30 A.M to 6.00 P.M 9.00 P.M onwords up to Ekantha seva
Wedneday	9.00 A.M to 2.00 P.M 9.00 P.M onwords up to Ekantha seva
Thursday	9.00 A.M to 6.00 P.M 9.00 P.M onwords up to Ekantha seva
Friday	10.00 A.M to 6.00 P.M 9.00 P.M onwords up to Ekantha seva

6. Divya Darshan

This facility is provided for pedestrian who come on foot to Tirumala through Gali Gopuram or Srivari Mettu. Darshan timings are that of Sarva darshan.

7.Sudarshan Tokens

These are available for free of cost at T.T.D. specified places for Sarva darshan, Special darshan, and other Paid darshan/ sevas. On arrival enquire for Sudarshan counters where you will be given a wristband on which your reporting time at VAIKUNTAM Q COMPLEX is mentioned. Now you are at peace, if you have enough time you visit other temples in Thirupathi or Theerthams @ Tirumala. Sudarshan Counters are available at:

• Second Choultry (behind the Railway Station), • Bhudevi Complex, • Alipiri Tollgate, • Sreenivasam in Tirupati, • Srivari Sannidhi, Tirupati, • RTC Bus stand in Tirupati, • TTD Information centre ,Renigunta (opposite to Renigunta Railway Station).

Train No	Train Name	From	To	Departs	M	T	W	T	F	S	S
12544	Tpty Ypr Exp	Tirupati	Yesvantpur Jn	14:50	X	Y	X	X	Y	X	Y
12707	APSmpr KKrnti	Tirupati	HNizamuddin	5:45	Y	X	Y	X	Y	X	X
12733	Narayanadri Exp	Tirupati	Secundrabad	18:25	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
12757	TotyCbe Exp	Tirupati	Coimbatore Jn	14:50	Y	X	Y	X	X	Y	X
12763	Padmavathi Exp	Tirupati	Secundrabad	17:00	Y	Y	X	X	Y	y	Y
17405	Krishna Exp	Tirupati	Adilabad	5:25	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
17487	Tirumala Exp	Tirupati	Vishakhapatnam	20:50	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
17480	Tpty Puri Exp	Tirupati	Puri	10:35	Y	Y	Y	X	Y	Y	X
22856	Tpty Srcsup Exp	Tirupati	Santragachi Jn	19:55	Y	X	X	X	X	X	X
12731	TptySc Exp	Tirupati	Secunderabad Jn/td>	16:45	X	X	Y	Y	X	X	X
17430	Rayalseema Exp	Tirupati	Hyderabad Decan	16:30	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
17482	Tpty Bsp Exp	Tirupati	Bilaspur Jn	10:35	X	X	X	Y	X	X	Y
16054	Madras Exp	Tirupati	Chennai Central	09:55	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
16058	Saptagiri Exp	Tirupati	Chennai Central	17:20	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
16204	TptyMas Exp	Tirupati	Chennai Central	06:20	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y

Tirupati Railway Station is on Katpadi-Renigunta rail route. Managed by the South Central Railways, the railway station is located in Tirupati town. There are many trains travelling across the country with Tirupati as the starting point. Tirupati is well connected to major cities across India, esp. Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad. It is connected by Chennai sub-urban railways in North-western line. Renigunta junction which lies on the busy Chennai and Mumbai rail route, is just 10 minutes drive from Tirupati city. From here one can catch major trains to almost every part of the Country. Himsagar Express, Kerala Express, Navyug Express, Ten Jammu Express are some of the trains to New Delhi (Via. Nagpur, Itarsi, Bhopal) that passes through Renigunta. Gurudev Express to Kolkatta (Howrah Junction). Gudur junction also serves the needs of Piligrams. Gudur Junction is one of the major junction in south India, is 84 Kms from Tirupati. However, the town lacks direct connectivity with important and religious places such as Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur, Jaipur and Dehradun. The main train connections include Kanyakumari Express, Tirupati Express, Venkatadri Express, Seshadri Express, Krishna Express, Ernakulam-Hyderabad Sabari Express, Narayanadri Express, Haripriya Express and Rayalaseema Express.

Tirupati Airport is a domestic airport that has flights to Hyderabad, Vizag, Chennai, New Delhi via Hyderabad and Bangalore. The airport is located 15 km from the city centre. Closest international airport is located in Chennai, (Chennai International Airport) which is 130 km (81 mi) from Tirupati. The Tirupati airport is to be upgraded to an International Airport and the upgrade process is underway. On 2 September 2010 PrimeMinister Laid the Foundation Stone for building new terminal of International airport

 

 

 

Tirupathi Airport Departures

Tirupathi Airport Departures

			Departure
Destination	Flight	Airline	Sched	Actual	Status	Equip	Track
HYD Hyderabad	SG 1042	SpiceJet	8.55 AM		Scheduled	DH8
BOM Mumbai	S2 4601	JetKonnect	1.30 PM	1.30 PM	Landed On-Time	73G
BOM Mumbai	9W 7017^	Jet Airways (india)	1.30 PM	1.30 PM	Landed On-Time	73G
HYD Hyderabad	AI 541	Air India	2.30 PM	2.30 PM	Landed On-Time	321
HYD Hyderabad	SG 1022	SpiceJet	6.30 PM		Scheduled	DH8

Tirupathi Airport Arrivals

			Departure
Origin	Flight	Airline	Sched	Actual	Status	Equip	Track
HYD Hyderabad	SG 1041	SpiceJet	8.55 AM		En Route	DH8
HYD Hyderabad	S2 4601	JetKonnect	1.00 PM		En Route	73G
HYD Hyderabad	9W 7017^	Jet Airways (india)	1.00 PM		En Route	73G
HYD Hyderabad	AI 541	Air India	1.40 PM	1.28 PM	Landed On-Time	321
HYD Hyderabad	SG 1048	SpiceJet	6.25 PM		Scheduled On-Time	DH8