Ways of Reaching Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam

Transport:

By Air: You can get direct flights from Hyderabad or Chennai to Tirupati and vice versa.

By Train: There is a railway station owned by Tirupati but a lot of trains only pass through close by towns like Renigunta or Gundur.

By Road: you can take a bus service from Tirupati which goes to almost all the significant places of Andra and Tirupati Tirumala.

Reaching Tirumala from Tirupati

You can also go on foot to Tirumala. There are two properly laid stone paths that leads to Tirumala. You need to at first go to the Alipiri toll gate. It is the starting of the steps to Tirumala. It is approximately away from the railway station by 4.2 KMs. There are two free bus services provided by Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation which is from Railway station at Tirupati to Alipiri. The bus runs at a regular interval of 30 minutes.

There is a T.T.D transport office where you can then drop your luggage and take receipt. They provide you with your luggage after you reach the top after you produce the receipt. This service is free.

People who have some vow to fulfill generally use the two stone paths that lead to Tirumala. The name of these paths is sopanamargas. It starts from Alipiri and is about 9 KMs long. It is the most frequently used route.

Details about Tirumala Tirupati Temple Sevas

Details about Tirumala Tirupati Temple Sevas

Different kind of Seva’s for the Lord is described briefly here. The names of the different services are faithful Sanskrit. The wishing to participate in these services can benefit from the reservation by contacting Arjhitam official TTD These Seva is usually performed when there is no general function is scheduled for day. Since it is heavy rush of devotees who want to perform Seva favorable day and Friday, it is always best to book Seva 3-4 months ahead. The details can be had from: -

The Arjhitham Officer,
T.T.Devasthanams
Tirupati(A.P)-517 501

Or

The Executive Officer,
T.T.Devasthanams
Tirupati(A.P)-517 501

SUPRABHATAM
This is the first Seva day. The Lord is awake to the sound of Vedic slokas. Around 200 to 250 faithful are authorized to view this Seva each day. The cost of the ticket is Rs 200 / – and can be purchased one day before Vijaya counter bank or obtained from Arijhitham agent by sending a draft order.

THOMALA SEVA
This Seva will be performed daily between 3:45-4:30 except Friday when it performed between 07:00 and 08:00 ablutions are performed and the Lord is adorned with floral decorations, garland of Tulasi. The ticket price is Rs 220 / – and can be purchased daily at the beginning of the Vijaya bank or purchased from the agent Arijhitham by sending a draft request.

EKANTHA SEVA
Every day after Sarvadarsanam the Lord leads to sleep in this Seva. The ticket price is Rs 120 / – and can be purchased daily at the beginning of Vijaya Bank counter.There no reservations for this Seva.

KALYANOTSAVAM
This is a special Seva of Lord. The Seva of Lord Venkateswara and Goddess Lakshmi with Padamvathi known Kalayanotsavam is a function of some of his followers miss.There two categories in this Seva

1. Cost of the Ticket: Rs 1000/-
2. Number of persons allowed :2(Husband and wife)
3. The tickets can be purchased a day early at Vijaya bank,Tirumala or reserved

ARJITHA BRAHMOTSAVAM
After kalyanotsavam, Brahmotsavam performed.In Seva is service, the Lord is venerated with both spouses in Vahanam Sesha, Garuda Vahanam and Hanumantha Vahanam.

1. Cost of the Ticket: Rs 1000/-
2. Number of persons allowed :5
3. The money has be sent in advance atleast 90 days ahead by D.D.

UNJAL SEVA
The Seva performed daily at 3:30 PMThe Murthy Utchava the Lord with her husband are on a Unjal (Swing) and worshipped.The Back drop is illuminated with lights and the spectacle is impressive.

1. Cost of the Ticket: Rs 1000/-
2. Number of persons allowed :6
3. The money has be sent in advance atleast 90 days ahead by D.D.

SAHASRA DIPALANKARA SEVA
This seva is conducted daily at Koluvu Mandapam.In this service, the Lord Utchava Murthy is beautifully decorated and his wives.

1. Cost of the Ticket: Rs 1000/-
2. Number of persons allowed :5
3. The money has be sent in advance atleast 90 days ahead by D.D.

KOIL ALWAR THIRUMAJANAM
The Seva is performed only four Tuesdays a year, ie before Ugadi, Anivara Asthanam, Vaikuntha Ekadasi and Brahmotsavam.

1. Cost of the Ticket: Rs 3000/-
2. Number of persons allowed :10
3. The money has be sent in advance atleast 90 days ahead by D.D.

VASANTHOTSAVAM
This Vasanthotsavam Seva is conducted in the month of April on all days except thursdays and fridays.

1. Cost of the Ticket: Rs 3000/-
2. Number of persons allowed :10
3. The money has be sent in advance atleast 90 days ahead by D.D.

PAVITHROTSAVAM
This Seva is conducted in August.

1. Cost of the Ticket: Rs 5000/-
2. Number of persons allowed :5
3. The money has be sent in advance atleast 90 days ahead by D.D.

PUSHPAYAGAM
Pushpa Seva Yagam is a yagam offered to the Lord using different kind of flowers as a part of Yagam.

1. Cost of the Ticket: Rs 3500/-
2. Number of persons allowed :5
3. The money has be sent in advance atleast 90 days ahead by D.D.

ABHIDHYAYAKA ABHISHEKAM
This Seva is conducted in the month of June.

1. Cost of the Ticket: Rs 2000/-
2. Number of persons allowed :5
3. The money has be sent in advance atleast 90 days ahead by D.D.

PADMAVATHI PARINAYAM
This seva is conducted in the month of May.

1. Cost of the Ticket: Rs 5000/-
2. Number of persons allowed :5
3. The money has be sent in advance atleast 90 days ahead by D.D.

PUSHPA PALAKI
This Seva made in July.

1. Cost of the Ticket: Rs 1000/-
2. Number of persons allowed :5
3. The money has be sent in advance atleast 90 days ahead by D.D.

ASHTADALAPADA PADMARADHANA
This Archana performed only on Tuesdays, when the Lord is venerated with 108 lotus flowers of gold.

1. Cost of the Ticket: Rs 2500/-
2. Number of persons allowed :5
3. The money has be sent in advance atleast 90 days ahead by D.D.

SAHASRA KALABHISHEKAM
This is a special Arjitha Seva is performed only on Wednesday.

1. Cost of the Ticket: Rs 5000/-
2. Number of persons allowed :6
3. The money has be sent in advance atleast 90 days ahead by D.D.

THIRUPAVADA SEVA
This is only Seva Thursdays.In this service, Pulihora (tamarind rice) is offered to the Lord.

1. Cost of the Ticket: Rs 5000/-
2. Number of persons allowed :6
3. The money has be sent in advance atleast 90 days ahead by D.D.

PURNA ABHISHEKAM
The Seva is performed only in fridays. Ablutions given to the Lord in different boats.

1. Cost of the Ticket: Rs 750/-
2. Number of persons allowed :1
3. The money has be sent in advance atleast 365 days ahead by D.D.

For booking sevas please visit www.ttdsevaonline.com.

History of Tirupati Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

The town of Tirupati is one of the most ancient and most spectacular pilgrimage to India. It is located in Chittoor district in southern Andhra Pradesh.

The Tirupati city owes its existence to the sacred temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara and is situated at the foot of the stairs in the town of Tirupati Tirumala hills. With a history stretching back over twelve centuries, the temple is the jewel in the crown of old churches in southern India. Tirumala Hill is 3200 m above sea level is approximately 10.33 square miles in the region.

It comprises seven peaks, representing the seven hoods Adisesha, thus earning the name, Seshachalam. The seven peaks are called Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrishabhadri, and Narayanadri Venkatadri. Sri Venkateswara temple sacred is located on the seventh peak Venkatadri (Venkata Hill), and lies on the south shore of Sri Swami Pushkarini. There are several legends associated with the manifestation of the Lord in Tirumala.

The name Tirupati, meaning the ‘Lord of Lakshmi should be applied properly in the village on the Venkata Hill, the abode of the Lord. However, it has been popularly attributed to the city’s municipal foot of the hill, while the people around the hill near his temple is called Tirumala (the Sacred Hill). Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) maintains twelve temples and their sub-shrines in the Tirumala Tirupati area.

About Sri Venkateswara Temple

The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of the Tirupati Hill, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini.

It is by the Lord’s presidency over Venkatachala, that He has received the appellation, Venkateswara (Lord of the Venkata Hill). He is also called the Lord of the Seven Hills.

The temple of Sri Venkateswara has acquired unique sanctity in Indian religious lore. The Sastras, Puranas, Sthala Mahatyams and Alwar hymns unequivocally declare that, in the Kali Yuga, one can attain mukti, only by worshipping Venkata Nayaka or Sri Venkateswara.

The benefits acquired by a pilgrimage to Venkatachala are mentioned in the Rig Veda and Asthadasa Puranas. In these epics, Sri Venkateswara is described as the great bestower of boons. There are several legends associated with the manifestation of the Lord at Tirumala.

The temple has its origins in Vaishnavism, an ancient sect which advocates the principles of equality and love, and prohibits animal sacrifice.

The sanctum sanctorum which houses the awe-inspiring idol of the Lord of the Seven Hills is situated in the main temple complex of Tirumala.