Lord Venkateswara - Tirupati Balaji

Tirupati/Tirumala is a pilgrimage center of great significance and is visited by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims throughout the year.Venkateswara, or Srinivasa or Balaji as the presiding deity Vishnu is known, is enshrined in this temple, located on a range of the Eastern Ghats, called the Seven Hills.

It is an ancient temple and its glory has been sung by the saints of the yesteryears. Said to be the richest temple in India, this temple is a vibrant cultural and philanthropic institution with a grand history spanning several centuries. It attracts pilgrims from all over the country and it is not unusual for pilgrims to stand in line for hours together to obtain a glimpse of the presiding deity for a few fleeting seconds.

TTD, or Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam manages the affairs of the temple, the well being of the pilgrims, the upkeep of the environs in and around the Tirumala hills and sponsors several undertakings that are religious, charitable, social and educational in nature. References to Tiruvenkatam abound in early Tamil literature(Tolkappiam and Silappadikaram) .

Explicit reference to the Lord of Tiruvenkatam is found in the works of the early Tamil Saint Poets Poigai Alwar, Bhuthathu Alwar and Pay Alwar as well as in the poems of the later Alwars. The great religious leader Ramanuja Acharya is said to have visited here in the 11th - 12th century AD. References to Venkatachalam are also found in several of the Puranas. Tirumalai constitutes one of the 108 Sri Vaishnava Divya Desams - sacred shrines in the Sri Vaishnavite tradition.

Krishna Deva Raya of the Vijayanagar Empire is said to have visited this temple 7 times. An image of his is also found in the temple. The Venkatesa Itihasa Mala and the Varaha Purana contain several legends connected with Tirumalai.

Temple Timeings:- Shri Lord Venkateswara - Balaji

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.