Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala – Daily Sevas
Suprabhata Seva:
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Thomala Seva:
Thomala means garland of flowers tied and left from the shoulders (Tho-shoulders mala-garland). Thomala Seva is the ritual performed to the Pancha Beramulu, during which the deity is adorned with garlands of flowers and Tulsi leaves. This is performed early in the morning after Suprabhata Seva. The garlands are brought by the Jeeyangar (chief pontiff) of Tirumala temple or by the Ekangi (his disciple), led by a lighted torch in a procession to the rhythmic gongs of Jeganta (handy bells) to the temple. Each garland is of specific size and is consigned for specific place on the deity. This Seva is performed for 30 minutes. It is also known as “Thodutha Malai” in Tamil. This Seva is performed only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays while in Ekantam (pilgrims are not allowed) during the rest of the week.
Sahasranama Archana:
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Kalyanothsavam:
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Dolotsavam:
Dolotsavam is performed in the Addala Meda (Mirror Hall) as it is popularly known. The hall is in Aina Mahal (Addala Mandapam) opposite Ranganayaka Mandapam where Arjita Brahmotsavam is performed. The Aina Mahal consists of mirrors on four walls and a central stage with the provision for an Unjal (Swing). Sri Malayappa Swami, Sridevi and Bhudevi are seated in the Unjal (Swing) and the deities are swung to the accompaniment of Veda parayanam (Veda recitation) and Mangalavadyams (traditional music). Each ticket holder is given 2 small laddus for this Seva. At the conclusion of the Seva, the ticket holders are also sent for the darshan of the main deity in the sanctum sanctorum.
Arjita Brahmotsavam:
Arjita Brahmotsavam is performed daily and is the abridged version of the Brahmotsavam event. The Seva is performed in the Vaibhavotsava Mandapam where the vahanams (vehicles of the lord) are kept throughout the year. In the Seva, Sri Malayappa Swami is seated on Garuda Vahanam, Hanumantha Vahanam and Pedda Sesha Vahanam in that order and offered worship. This Seva is conducted after the Dolotsavam is completed.
Each ticket allows 1 person to participate in the Seva. Ticket holders would earlier get Vastra Bahumanam (traditional clothes as gift) but this practice is now discontinued. But you receive 2 small laddus for this Seva. At the conclusion of this Seva, the ticket holders are permitted to have the darshan of the main deity in the sanctum.
Arjita Vasanthotsavam:
Arjita Vasanthotsavam is conducted daily as an abridged version of the Vasanthotsavam. The Seva is conducted in the Vaibhavotsava Mandapam. The Seva is offered to Sri Malayappa swami and his consorts - Sridevi and Bhudevi. The Seva begins with perfumeries and scents applied to the deities. The Veda pandits chant Purusha Suktam, Narayana Suktam, Shri Suktam and Bhu Suktam. Abhishekam (sacred bath) is performed to the Lord and his consorts with sacred water, milk, curd, honey and turmeric.
Next, sandal paste is applied to Sri Malayappa Swami and his consorts, they are garlanded with Tulsi malas and are offered some upacharas. At the conclusion of the Seva, a perforated plate (Sahasradhara Patram) is held on top of the deities and water is poured, creating a shower. The ticket holders are given 2 small laddus as prasadam for this Arjita Seva. The duration of the Seva is about twenty minutes to half an hour. At the conclusion of the Seva, the ticket holders are permitted to have the darshan of the main deity in the sanctum.
Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva:
Sahasra Deepalankarana (1000 Diyas decoration) Seva is the only daily Seva that is performed outside the temple. The Seva is performed in the Kolimi Mandapam located on the south-eastern corner of the Srivari temple at 1700 hrs. every day. Sri Malayappa swami along with Sridevi and Bhudevi are taken out in procession where one thousand wick lamps are lit. The lord is seated in a Unjal (swing) in the midst of the lamps and Annamayya Sankeerthanas and Vedic hymns are sung to the newly wed God and Goddesses. On occasions, group dance (typically from Karnataka, though not restricted) is also held. As a recent practice, after the Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva, the Lord and his consorts are taken on a procession along the 4 streets surrounding the temple, before taking them inside the temple complex. The ticket holders are given 2 small laddus for this Seva. At the conclusion of this Seva, the ticket holders are permitted to have the darshan of the main deity in the sanctum sanctorum. The duration of the Seva is 20-30 minutes.
Ekantha Seva:
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Sarva Dharisanam:
More than 60,000 to 80,000 pilgrims visit the Sri Venkateswara Temple every day, TTD has initiated efficient systems of darshan for the sake of multitude of visiting pilgrims in Tirumala. Sarva Darshan is the free darshan where in the pilgrims wait for their turn to catch the glimpse of Lord in the compartments of Vaikuntha Queue Complex II. Sarvadarsanam means 'darshan for all'. The timings for Sarvadarsanam are different on different days of the week. On normal days, about 18 hours are allotted for Sarvadarsanam and on peak days, it is open for 20 hours.
The entrance for this darshan is through the Vaikuntam Queue Complex. The complex is a series of inter-connected halls that leads to the main temple. An efficient queue system ensures that pilgrims move in an orderly fashion through the Queue Complex, towards the main temple. The halls in the Queue Complex are clean, spacious and airy. TTD provides a wide range of facilities in the Queue Complex:
1. Annaprasadam is provided for the waiting pilgrims on free of cost.
2. Milk, Coffee & Tea are provided for waiting pilgrims on free of cost at every 3 hours interval.
3. Free Medical facility is also provided.
4. Well maintained toilets, RO filter water is available.
5. Closed Circuit Television, through which devotional programmes and music are relayed
6. There are officers to look after the facilities in the Vaikuntam Queue Complex, regulate the queues and attend to complaints.
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