TIRUMALA TIRUPATHI HISTORY,SUPRABATHAM&FACILITIES IN TIRUMALA"

Lord Venkateswara's temple was built as per the principles of Vaastu. The temple faces east, the deity is placed in west, facing east .It is covered by mountains on all sides except northeast. A pond is located to the northeast of the temple. A waterfall is in the northern direction and the

water from it is used for the holy bath of the main deity every day. For those who believe in Vaastu, all this is one of the reasons why it is one of the richest and most popular places of worship in the world.

There are many other reasons.
I love Krishna but unlike Shivji He is a difficult God to please. Shivji is called Bhola (simple) because he is easily pleased with rituals and penance. Krishna on the other hand does not strike an easy bargain. He wants you to surrender totally. He requires your total love and attention. So I find Balaji approachable because it is only in this form, that Krishna (Incarnation of Lord Vishnu) makes deals, as He owes money to Kubera which he has to repay. He will listen to your pleas if you help in relieving the debt that He owes. How did He get into such a financial crunch? You guessed it, because Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth had a misunderstanding with her husband and left him! Shocked?, well read on.
Last week I had promised to tell you how the Lord came to live upon Tirumala Hills.
Once Sage Narada came to visit his father who is Brahma. Brahma was worried that man was falling prey to his animal instincts during Kaliyuga. So sage Narada met some sages who were commencing a great sacrifice to minimize the evil influence. Narada asked the sages who the presiding deity was to be. After much debate it was agreed that Sage Bhrigu undertake the difficult task of finding out who the most 'Satvic' (pure) in nature is amongst the Divine Trio, so that he could enjoy the honor of becoming the presiding deity.
Bhrigu Rishi  went to the court of Brahma first of all. The latter did not accord the respect that he should have to Bhrigu Rishi's visit. In fact Brahma got annoyed at the fact that Bhrigu Rishi had entered the palace without waiting for his permission. Bhrigu Rishi's next visit was to Shivji. The latter was peeved with Bhrigu for having come to his private chamber, at  an inappropriate time. Bhrigu Rishi had felt insulted by both Brahma's and Shivji's attitude. Next Bhrigurishi proceeded to the Ocean of Milk where Vishnu was reclining on His serpentine bed. Bhrigurishi angrily kicked upon the chest of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu apologised for hurting Bhrigu's feet as the latter had hit against the Lord's iron-like chest! Lord Vishnu's humility brought tears to Bhrigu Rishi's eyes. Bhrigu Rishi concluded that Lord Vishnu was undoubtedly  more Satvic (pure) than Brahma and Mahesh.
Lord Vishnu was lauded for His magnanimity. However Goddess Laxmi felt humiliated  and insulted, since Bhrigu Rishi had kicked Lord Vishnu on His chest and the chest of Vishnu is MahaLaxmi's abode. She left Vaikuntha (Heaven) and her Lord in dismay.
As soon as Goddess Laxmi left , all beauty departed with her. Lord Vishnu could not bear to live in Vaikuntha for a moment longer. He walked through half of the world without food or water. He finally  reached the serpentine hills of Sheshaadri (A hill in Tirumala). It felt like home. Lord Vishnu found an anthill. He entered a cave-like hole and sat there to meditate.

PADMAVATI (earlier life)

Padmavati is MahaLaxmi herself who appeared to a great Sage while he was uttering Vedic mantras. In her earlier life, she was called Vedavathi. The sage found through divine insight that only Lord Vishnu was fit enough to be her husband.
In her subsequent life, Vedavathi, as a baby, was found in a casket lying over a big lotus.
The priest solemnly proclaimed that the child was an incarnation of Mother Laxmi and she should be named 'Padmavathi' (The lotus born one).
Lord Vishnu (as Venkateshwara) met Padmavathi and was enamoured by her. He decided to marry her, but was short of funds for the wedding celebrations (as Laxmi was not with Him yet)
So he approached Kubera for a loan. Kubera agreed to give him the funds with the understanding that Lord Venkateshwara would pay the interest during Kaliyuga and the principle thereafter.
So the marriage was solemnised.
So what are you waiting for? Go ahead make a deal with the Lord of the Hills. He fulfills your wish and you contribute to the payment of the interest that the Lord owes to Kubera for His marriage expense.
Oh how could I forget to tell you that Laxmi understood the 'Leela' (Drama) of the Lord and how this whole episode had come to pass so that the Lord may reside on Earth during Kaliyuga, and fulfill easily and quickly the devotees' wishes. So She returned to Him and She also dwells in Tirupati. 

                                                                                                                                                                   According to the scripture Sthala Purana, the legend of Venkateshwara's Avatar (incarnation) is as follows:

Once some rishis headed by Kasyapa began to perform a sacrifice on the banks of the Ganges. Sage Narada visited them and asked them why they were performing the sacrifice and who would be pleased by it. Not being able to answer the question, the rishis approached Sage Bhrugu, who according to Vedas is believed to have an extra eye in the sole of his foot. To reach a solution after a direct ascertainment of reality, Sage Bhrigu first went to Satyaloka, the abode of Lord Brahma. At Satyaloka, he found Lord Brahma, reciting the four Vedas in praise of Lord Narayana, with each of his four heads, and attended upon by Saraswati. Lord Brahma did not take notice of Bhrigu offering obeisance. Concluding that Lord Brahma was unfit for worship, Bhrigu left Satyaloka for Kailasa, the abode of Lord Shiva. At Kailasa, Bhrigu found Lord Shiva with Parvati and not noticing his presence. left for Vaikunta, the abode of Lord Vishnu.

At Vaikunta, Lord Vishnu was reposing on Adisesha with Sri Mahalakshmi in service at his feet. Finding that Lord Vishnu also did not notice him, the sage was infuriated and kicked the Lord on His chest, the place where Mahalakshmi resides. 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 squeezed the extra eye that was present in the sole of Bhrigu's foot. The extra eye is believed to represent the sage's egotism. The sage then realised his grave mistake and apologized to Vishnu. Thereupon, the sage concluded that Lord Vishnu was the most supreme of the Trimurti and told the rishis the same.

Sri Mahalakshmi was angered by the action of her Lord in apologising to Bhrigu who committed an offence. Out of anger and anguish she left Vaikuntha and resided in Karavirapur now known as Kolhapur. After the departure of Mahalakshmi, a forlorn Lord Vishnu left Vaikunta, came down to Earth, and took abode in an ant-hill under a tamarind tree, beside a pushkarini on the Venkata Hill, meditating for the return of Lakshmi, without food or sleep.

Taking pity on Lord Vishnu, Brahma and Maheshwara decided to assume the forms of a cow and its calf to serve him. Surya, the Sun god informed Mahalakshmi of this and requested her to assume the form of a cow herdess and sell the cow and calf to the king of the Chola country. The king of the Chola country bought the cow and its calf and sent them to graze on the Venkata Hill along with his herd of cattle. Discovering Lord Vishnu on the ant-hill, the cow provided its milk, and thus fed the Lord. Meanwhile, at the palace, the cow was not yielding any milk, for which the Chola Queen chastised the cowherd severely. To find out the cause of lack of milk, the cowherd followed the cow, hid himself behind a bush and discovered the cow emptying her udder over the ant-hill. Incensed over the conduct of the cow, the cowherd aimed a blow with his axe on the head of the cow. However, Lord Vishnu rose from the ant-hill to receive the blow and save the cow. When the cowherd saw the Lord bleed at the blow of his axe, he fell down and died of shock.

The cow returned to the Chola King, bellowing in fright and with blood stains all over her body. To find out the cause of the cow's terror, the King followed her to the scene of the incident. The King found the cowherd lying dead on the ground near the ant-hill. While he stood wondering how it had happened, Lord Vishnu rose from the ant-hill and cursed the King saying that he would become an Asura because of the fault of his servant. The King pleaded innocence, and the Lord blessed him by saying that he will be reborn as Akasa Raja and that the curse would end when the Lord will be adorned with a crown presented by Akasa Raja at the time of His marriage with Padmavati. With these words Lord turned into stone form.

Thereafter, Lord Vishnu in the name of Srinivasa, decided to stay in Varaha Kshetra and requested Sri Varahaswami to grant Him a site for His stay. His request being readily granted, Srinivasa ordained that a pilgrimage to His shrine would not be complete unless it is preceded by a bath in the Pushkarini and darshan of Sri Varahaswami and that puja and naivedyam should be offered to Sri Varaha swami first. Vishnu built a hermitage and lived there, attended to by Vakuladevi who looked after him like a mother.

Sometime later, a King named Akasa Raja who belonged to the Lunar race was ruling over Thondamandalam. Akasa Raja had no heirs, and therefore, he wanted to perform a sacrifice. As part of the sacrifice, he was ploughing the fields when his plough turned up a lotus in the ground. On examining the lotus, the King found a female child in it. The king was happy to find a child even before he performed a sacrifice and carried it to his place and gave it to his Queen to tend to it. At that time he heard an aerial voice which said "O King, tend it as your child and fortune will befall you". As she was found in a lotus, the king named her Padmavati. She grew up as a princess into a beautiful maiden and was attended by a host of maids.

One day, Lord Srinivasa, who was hunting, chased a wild elephant in the forests surrounding the hills. In the elephant's pursuit, the Lord was led into a garden, where Princess Padmavati and her maids were picking flowers. The sight of the elephant frightened the Princess and her maids. But the elephant immediately turned around, saluted the Lord and disappeared into the forest. Lord Srinivasa, who was following on horse back, and saw the frightened maidens. However, He was repulsed with stones thrown at Him by the maids. He returned to the hills in haste, leaving His horse behind. The Lord informed Vakuladevi that unless he married Princess Padmavati he would not be calmed.

The Lord then narrated the story of Padmavati’s previous birth and his promise to marry her. After listening to Srinivasa's story of how he had promised to marry Vedavati in her next birth as Padmavati, Vakuladevi realised that Srinivasa would not be happy unless he married her. She offered to go to Akasa Raja and his Queen and arrange for the marriage. On the way she met the maids of Padmavati returning from a Shiva Temple. She learnt from them that Padmavati was also pining for Srinivasa. Vakuladevi went along with the maid servants to the Queen.

Meanwhile, Akasa Raja and his Queen Dharanidevi were anxious about the health of their daughter, Padmavati. They learnt about Padmavathi's love for Srinivasa of Venkata Hill. Akasa Raja consulted Brihaspati about the marriage and was informed that the marriage was in the best interest of both the parties. Kubera lent money to Lord Srinivasa to meet the expenses of the marriage. Lord Srinivasa, along with Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva started the journey to the residence of Akasa Raja on his vahana Garuda. At the palace entrance, Lord Srinivasa was received by Akasa Raja with full honours and taken in procession on a mounted elephant to the palace for the marriage. In the presence of all the Devas, Lord Srinivasa married Princess Padmavati, thus blessing Akasa Raja. Together, they lived for all eternity while Goddess Lakshmi, understanding the commitments of Lord Vishnu, chose to live in his heart forever.

Venkateshwara's temple, today is located at the top of the Seven hills in Tirumala. It stands as a special place, commemorating the marriage between the two. Everyday, a kalyana utsavam celebrates the divine union in a celebration that stretches to eternity. Even today, during the Brahmotsavam at the temple, turmeric, kumkum and a sari are sent from the temple to Tiruchanur, the abode of Padmavati. In fact Tirupati is rarely visited without paying a visit to Tiruchanur. In the light of this background, it has become the favored destination of many newly wed couples who pray for a happy wedding similar to that of Srinivasa and Padmavati.

A tale associated with the temple goes thus: A helper boy called Bala was once falsely accused of being a thief. When people started chasing him he had to run for his life. He was hit on the head by the mob and his head started bleeding profusely. He ran to the Tirupati Temple of Lord Vishnu and ran to the main door of the temple. 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 Vishnu himself, and the priests put cloth on the idol's head to control the bleeding.

Thirumalai Ananthalvan : Selfless Service to the Lord

Millions of devotees throng the Tirumala Hills practically round the clock throughout the year. As the rush of pilgrims increases day by day , Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams is hard put to finding ways and means of accommodating them and arranging darshan without long wait. As they move towards the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Venkateswara , how many will remember that there was a time , just a thousand years back, when the Hills were deserted with not much of human habitation in sight ? Ask any Srivaishnavite to name the man of the millenium . Pat will come the reply , Saint Ramanuja.

Ramanuja ( 1017-1137 A.D.) had visited the Hills thrice. His maternal uncle , Peria Thirumalai Nambi gave him discourses on the Ramayana for several months at the Hills. The temple and the surroundings were in bad shape and worship was not organized regularly. Ramanuja was inspired by the Holy Hymns of the Alwars singing the glory of the Lord of the Seven Hills. He called an assembly of the Acharyas , 74 in number and posed them the question whether any one of them will take up the task of serving the Lord on the Hills on a day to day basis. Everyone was hesitating , fearing the hard life up the Hills what with tigers , malaria and the forests. There was Ananthalvan , a strong and silent devotee in the gathering. He rose to his feet and prayed , " Beloved Acharya ! Bestow the blessing of serving the Lord of the Seven Hills on this humble self. With your grace , I will be happy to undertake this service." Ramanuja was mightily pleased and embracing Ananthalvan, declared before the congregation , " Ananthalvan , You are truly the man ( Aanpillai)."

Who is Ananthalvan ?

Ananthalvan was born as the son of Sri Kesavacharya of Bharadwaja Gothra in the year “Vijaya”, the 975th of the Sakha Era, 4154 years after Kali Yuga commenced, in the month of Chaitra on the day of Chithra Star at Sirupudur in Mysore and was named Anantharya.

He was taught the Vedas, Vedangas and Dhivyaprabandhams of Azhvars at the right age. On hearing about Sri Ramanuja he went to Srirangam. His samasrayanam was done by Sri Arulalaperumal Emperumanar who proclaimed that for them and for him the Acharya was always Ramanujar. Just as the Lord was born as Nara and Narayana , Adiseshan too was born as Ramanujar and Ananthazhvar as Acharya and Shishya.

Ananthalvan choose to settle down on the Hills in fulfillment of the command of the Guru and went on to lay the garden of flowers , dug up the lake and named it after Ramanuja. As a part of maintenance of a garden in the service of the Lord, Ananthazhwar was digging up earth, assisted by his pregnant wife. She got tired.The compassionate Lord could not contain himself. He assumed the form of a lad and assisted her in her service.Ananthalvar got angry and hit with a crowbar a young man who was trying to help his wife in laying the garden. Ananthalvan was chasing him when the young man disappeared into the temple. The priests found blood oozing from the chin of the Lord as Ananthalvan entered the sanctum sanctorum. He applied camphor on the chin and prayed for forgiveness. The crowbar can even today be seen at the entrance to the temple as a memento to the dedicated devotion of Ananthalvan. The camphor is distributed as prasad.{Sri padarenu}

One time Lord consider Anandhalvar as his guru and Ramanujar as Loka Guru and give a slokam

During the second visit up the Hills , Saint Ramanuja went round the garden laid down by Ananthasuri and was delighted to find the garden thick with vakula , patala , punnaga , shenbaga and other flower bearing fragrant trees , the bunches of flowers hanging from the branches , entertaining the ears of pilgrims with strains of music poured forth by bees and all kinds of plumaged birds. Saint Ramanuja remembered , how on the first occasion , he had given the call to Ananthasuri at the time of discourse on Nammalwar's hymns referring to the Lord as residing in flower bedecked Venkata Hills ( Sindhupoo maghizhum Thiruvengadam). He called Anantharya and declared in the august presence of Peria Thirumalai Nambigal , " O Anantharya ! Having nursed Thee , I now reap the fruit."

Anantha Suri was some sort of a chronicler. His Venkatchala Ithihasamala represents to Tirupati what Koil Olugu is to Srirangam. The Holy triumvirate of Saint Ramanuja , Ananthalvan and Peria Thirumalai Nambigal at a conference at the third visit of Ramanuja set up the Pedda Jeeyangar Mutt to regulate the vaikansa agama form of worship. The Saint began his SriBashya with an invocation to the Lord as Brahmani Srinivasa. This was a free Sanskrit rendering of Nammalwar's famous hymn addressing the Lord as "Alarmelmangai Urai Marba."

Epigraphs TT 171 , 173 and 175 on the Tirumalai Hills show Ananthalvan's dedication to Saint Ramanuja. His word was gospel to him. Whatever was dear to Ramanuja was dearer to Ananthalvan. He prays to Ramanuja to bless him with the noble spirit to imbibe the teachings of Nammalwar. His devotion to Andal was so great that on one occasion he was seen diving deep down the Srivilliputtur temple tank to search for the remnants of holy turmeric if any used by Andal. He composed the Ramanuja Chautsloki showing how Srirangam , The Tirumalai Hills , Kanchi and Melkote were dear to Ramanuja. His Gotha Chatusloki is a work of great art , rich in lines whose depth of thought , warmth of feeling , glow of imagery and grace of phrases will ring for centuries in every land where the glory of Andal is cherished.

Bhattar , the successor to Saint Ramanuja at Srirangam, once sent a disciple to Ananthalvan to ascertain who a true Vaishnava was. Ananthalvan told the Brahmin from Srirangam , " A true Sri Vaishnavite is like a crane , like a cock , like salt. He will be like You." Bhattar later on explained the four different ideas of Ananthalvan. The Srivaishnava ignores ordinary mortals and awaits the arrival of a true Gnani so that he may surrender to that Mahatma through devotion to service. Not for him the different parts of the Vedas which are not always of universal appeal. Like the cock picking up the good grains from the chaff , the Vaishnava will swear by the Dravida Veda of Nammalwar. Just as the salt dissolves itself in food and becomes useful thereby , the Srivaishnava effaces himself in Bhagavath, Bhaagavatha and Acharya Kainkarya. Like the Brahmin from Srirangam , he is free of ego or arrogance , always humble and devoted to the Srivaishnava clan.

Ananthalvan's final sacred gift to the pilgrims visiting the Hills was the shrine for Ramanuja. The image was presented to Ananthalvan by Saint Ramanuja Himself on request and was consecrated after the Saint shuffled off his mortal coil. Consecration may be later in time but the image itself is more ancient than those in Sriperumbudur , Srirangam and Thirunarayanapuram.

Ananthalvan rebukes Nanjeeyar for taking to Sanyas. For him liberation is attained by service to the community. Indeed Ananthalvan advises his disciple Vaishnava Dasa to spend his wealth for the upliftment of the poor and the down trodden if he is to aspire for the grace of Lord Venkateswara.

Ananthalvan joined eternity with the Lord on the sacred Thiru Adi Pooram day. Even today , Lord Venkateswara visits the garden and bestows honours on the Magizha Tree.

The satari at the main sanctum sanctorum is known as Sadagopa in remembrance of Nammalwar. The one in the Ramanuja shrine is known as Ananthalvan.

The Vaishnava community always held religious beliefs as filling too vital a function in sustaining individual morality and morale and social order and control. Ananthalvan belonged to a different clime and a different age , but it was not blind faith but faith married to reason.

Inside the Tirupati Balaji Venkateshwara Temple

Garbha Griha

The Garbha Griha or sanctum is where the main deity of Lord Sri Venkateswara resides. The deity stands majestically in the Garbha Griha, directly beneath a gilt dome called the Ananda Nilaya Divya Vimana.

This exquisitely-wrought deity called the Mulaberam, is believed to be self-manifested, as there has been no known sculptor possessing the capability to sculpt deities so proportionately and beautifully. Further, no human being is known to have installed it in the shrine.

Ordinarily, the Lord wears a gold kiritam (crown) which has a large emerald embedded in front. On special occasions, he is adorned with a diamond kiritam.

On his forehead, the Lord has a thick double patch of up wrought namam (tilak) drawn with refined camphor, which screens his eyes. In between the two white patches is a kasturitilakam.

His ears are bedecked with shining golden makara kundalas. The fist of His raised right hind hand is implanted with a gem-set chakra, and the corresponding left fist with the sankha. The slightly outstretched front right hand, has its fingers pointing to His lotus feet, as the only recourse to His devotees to attain oneness with Him and enjoy eternal bliss. His front left hand is akimbo to assure His devotees of protection, and to show that the samsara sagara is only hip-deep if they seek His refuge.

His body is clothed with a pitambaram tied with gold string, and a gold belt to which are attached tiny, jingling gold bells. He is adorned with precious ornaments. He has a yajnopavita flowing down cross-wise from His left shoulder. He bears Sri Lakshmi Devi on His right chest and Sri Padmavathi Devi on His left chest. He bears Nagabharanam ornaments on both shoulders.

His lotus feet are covered with gold frames and decked with clinging gold anklets. A strong curved belt of gold encompasses his legs.

During Abhishekam, we can have darshan of Goddess Lakshmi.

The Ananda Nilaya Divya Vimana was covered with gilt copper plates and surmounted with a golden vase, in the thirteenth century, during the reign of the Vijayanagara king, Yadava Raya.

Pilgrims are not allowed to enter the Garbha Gruha (beyond Kulasekara path)

Location of main shrine

Venkateshwara's abode is in the Venkatam hills (the hills are more often referred to as Edu Kondalu) near Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The main temple of Venkateshwara is the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. The Tirumala temple is believed to be the richest of all the temples in the world. The temple is located in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, a state in Southern India.

SUPRABHATHAM

1. Kowsalya supraja Rama poorva sandhya pravarthathe Uthishta narasardoola karthavyam daivamahnikam (Twice) 1. Sri Rama! Kausalya's endearing son! Wake up, dear; You have to do Your day-to-day duties; Do wake up please. 2. Uthishtothishta Govinda uthishta garudadhwaja Uthishta kamalakantha thrilokyam mangalam kuru (Twice) 2. Sri Govinda! All the three worlds are under Your rule; they have to prosper. Wake up, my child. 3. Mathassamasta jagatham madukaitabhare: Vakshoviharini manohara divyamoorthe Sree swamini srithajana priya danaseele Sree Venkatesadayithe thava suprabhatham 3. Sri Lakshmi! You are in Venkateswara's's bosom, With Your lotus-eyes wide open to the world. Get up dear. 4. Thavasuprabhathamaravindalochane Bhavathu prasanna mukhachandra mandale Vidhisankarendra vanithabhirarchithe Vrishasaila nathadavithel davanidhe 4. Sri Lakshmi! The celestials viz. Parvati, Saraswati, and Indrani stand in prayer to Thee. You have an endearing attachment to Your devotees. 5. Athriyadhi saptharushayssamupasyasandyam Aakasa sindhu kamalani manoharani Aadaya padhayuga marchayithum prapanna: Seshadrisekhara vibho! Thava suprabhatham 5. Sri Srinivasa! Maharishis like Atri are forging ahead from far and near, for your darshan, Get up, dear. 6. Panchananabja bhava shanmukavasavadhya: Tryvikramadhi charitham vibhudhasthuvanthi Bhashapathipatathi vasara shuddhi marath Seshadri sekhara vibho! thava subrabhatham 6. Aran, Ayan, Shanmuga and Devas are all anxious to adore You. The daily Panchangam is to be read and approved by You. Get up, Srinivasa, dear. 7. Eeshathprapulla saraseeruha narikela Phoogadrumadi sumanohara Balikanam Aavaathi mandamanilassaha divya gandhai: Seshadri shekara vibho! thava suprabhatham 7. Dawn is ahead. Flowers are opening their petals. The morning breeze is bracing. Get up and bless Your devotees. 8. Unmeelya nethrayugamuththama panjarasthaa: Paathraa vasishta kadhaleephala payasani Bhukthvaa saleelamatha keli sukha: patanthi Seshadri sekhara vibho! thava suprabhatham 8. Parrots are chanting Your celestial names repeatedly to the ecstasy of Your Bakthas. Get up, God, to hear the Sahasranamams of Your Divine Self. 9. Thanthreeprakarshamadhuraswanaya vipanchyaa Gayathyanantha charitham thava naradopi Bhashasamagrama sakruthkara sara rammyam Seshadri sekhara vibho! thava suprabhatham 9. Thumburu Narada is speeding up to You. His Veena is set to sing Your glory. Do hear these melodious songs of Narada. 10. Brungavaleecha makaranda rashanuvidda Jhankara geetha ninadaissa sevanaya Niryathyupaantha sarasee kamalodarebhyaha Seshadri sekhara vibhol thava suprabhatham 10. Lotus—hidden bees, having come out in the open with the opening of the petals, are singing solemn hymns. Oh Srinivasa! You are omnipotent. 11. Yoshaganena varadhadni vimathyamaane Ghoshalayeshu dhadhimanthana theevraghoshaaha Roshaathkalim vidha-dhathe kakubhascha kumbhaha Seshadri sekhara vibho! thava suprabhatham 11. Ayarpadi, ladies are singing their sweet melodies as they are churning butter. They announce the day-dawn. Get up, Oh Govinda! Bless these endearing Gopis. 12. Padmeshamithra sathapathra kathalivargha Harthum shriyam kuvalayasya nijanga Lakshmya Bheree ninadamiva bibrathi theevranadam Seshadri sekhara vibho! thava suprabhatham 12. The humming black bees seem to sing that they are far more attractive than the black 'Kuvali' flowers from which they draw honey.All the three of you namely, bees, flowers and Your Holy Self form a holy Trinity in colour and splendour. 13. Sreemannabheeshta varadhakhila lookabandho Sree Sreenivasa Jagadekadayaika sindho Sree devathagruha bhujanthara divyamurthe Sree Venkatachalapathe! thava suprabhatham 13. You have changed Your abode from Heaven to Venkatam to give boons to Your devotees. Do Hurry up! Venkatesa, to bless them. 14. Sree swamy pushkarinikaplava nirmalangaa Sreyorthino hara viranchi sanadadhyaha Dware vasanthi varavethra hathothamangaha: Sree Venkatachalapathel thava suprabhatham 14. Ayan, Aran and Celestials, after taking bath in Swami Pushkarini, are awaiting Your Grace to receive blessings. 15. Sree seshasaila garudachala venkatadri Narayanadri vrishabhadri vrishadri mukhyam Akhyam thvadeeyavasatheranisam vadanthi Sree Venkatachalapathe! thava suprabhatham 15. You have made Venkatam your permanent abode. Aran, and celestials are chanting the glory of the Sapthagiri. 16. Sevaaparaashiva suresa krusanudharma Rakshombhunatha pavamana dhanadhi nathaha: Bhaddanjali pravilasannija seersha deSaha: Sree Venkatachalapathe! thava suprabhatham 16. The Dikpalakars, eight in number, are seeking Your grace in prayerful mood to take orders for their allotted work. 17. Dhateeshuthevihagaraja mrugadhiraja Nagadhiraja gajaraja hayadhiraja: Swaswadhikara mahimadhika marthayanthe Sree Venkatachalapathe! thava suprabhatham 17. Garuda, lion, Anata, Gaja, Aswa, all these five are awaiting Your Command to improve their way of doing things to serve You better and more effectively. 18. Sooryendhubhouma bhudhavakpathi kavya soori Swarbhanukethu divishathparishathpradanaa: Twaddhasa dasa charamavadhidaasa daasa: Sree Venkatachalapathe! thava suprabhatham 18. Navagrahas are awaiting Your pleasure. Please wake up 19. Thwathpadadhulibharita spurithothha manga: Swargapavarga nirapeksha nijantharanga: Kalpagamakalanaya kulatham labhanthe Sree Venkatachalapathe! thava suprabhatham 19. Surya and the rest of the Navagrahas are steadfast in their dutiful obeissance to Your devotees. They await Your Command to serve you through your devotees. 20. Thvadgopuragra sikharani nireekshmana Swargapavarga padaveem paramam shrayantha: Marthyaa manushyabhuvane mathimashrayanthe Sree Venkatachalapathe! thava Suprabhatham 20. Srinivasa! Mankind desires to be with you for ever and for ever in Venkatam and to serve You life-long. 21. Sree bhoominayaka dayadhi guna mmruthabdhe Devadideva jagadeka saranya moorthe Sreemannanantha garudadibhirarchithangre Sree Venkatachalapathe! thava suprabhatham 21. Ananta and Garuda are eagerly standing at Your door. Their anxious to serve You at a moment's notice is telling. . 22. Sree Padmanabha Purushothama Vasudeva Vaikunta Madhava Janardhana chakrapane Sree vathsachinha saranagatha parijatha Sree Venkatachalapathe! thava suprabhatham 22. Bakthas are chanting Your names as Vasudeva, Madhava, Govinda, Janardhana, Chakrapani and other endearing names. Devotees are ever ready to obey Your Command. 23. Kandarpa darpa hara sundara divya murthe Kanthaa kuchamburuha kutmialola drishte Kalyana nirmala gunakara divyakeerthe Sree Venkatachalapathe! thava suprabhatham 23. Sri Lakshmi is enchanted by Your beauty. She would not leave her Lord. For the sake of Bakthas get up please and afford them Dharshan. 24. Meenakruthe kamatakola Nrusimha varnin Swamin parashvatha thapodana Ramachandra Seshamsharama yadhunandana kalki roopa Sree Venkatachalapathe! thava suprabhatham 24. Thy descent from Paramapada was heralded in Thy numerous avathars when You did immense good to Your devotees. Great God, do come to us to help us in our distress. 25. Elaa lavanga ghanasaara sugandhi theertham Divyamviyathsarithi hemaghateshu poornam Drutwadhya vaidika sikhamanaya: prahrushta: Thishtanthi Venkatapathe! thava suprabhatham 25. Vedic Savants are in wait with Akasaganga theertham for Your morning Anushtanam. Vedic hymns sung by them are a delight to hear and cherish. Do get up Sri Srinivasa 26. Bhaswanudethi vikachani saroruhani Sampoorayanthi ninadai: kakubho vihangha: Sree vaishnavassathatha marthitha mangalasthe Dhamasrayanthi thava Venkata! subrabhatham 26. The twitterings of birds on all sides proclaim the dawn of the day. Devotees are gathered in numbers and they sing their vociferous adoration to You. 27. Bhramadayassuravarasamaharshayastthe Santhassa nandana mukhastvatha yogivarya: Dhamanthike thavahi mangala vasthu hasthaa: Sree Venkatachalapathe! thava suprabhatham 27. Brahma and celestials are awaiting You with their choicest edibles to greet You, great God. 28. Lakshminivasa niravadya gunaika sindo: Samsarasagara samuththaranaika setho Vedanta vedya nijavaibhava bhakta bhogya Sree Venkatachalapathe! thava suprabhatham 28. Devotees in ecstasy are at Your door in all eagerness. You are in duty bound to help them with your inimitable caress and affection; Great one! 29. ltnam vnsnacnala pamerlna suprabhatham Ye manava: prathidinam patithum pravrutha: Thesham prabhatha samaye smruthirangabhhajam Pragnyam paraartha sulabham paramam prasoothe 29. Day-to-day prayers to You, Sri Vehkatesa! fetch untold wealth of devotional culture and fervour. God, give us your grace. Sri Venkatesa Sthotram 1. Kamalakucha choochuka kunkumatho Niyatharunithathula neelathano Kamalayatha lochana lokapathe Vijayeebhava Venkatasaila pathe 1. Sri Sapthagiri-vasa! Your descent from Paramapadam You are our leader and preceptor. Sri Padmavati, Your heavenly spouse is our endearing refuge. 2. Sachadhurmukha shanmukha panchamukha Pram ukakhila daivatha mouli mane Saranagatha vathsala saranidhe Paripalayamam vrishasailapathe 2. Superb Siva and ardent Ayan do adore You. Mortal man appeals to you to dissipate his distress. 3. Athivelathaya thava durvishahai Ranuvela Kruthairaparada sathai: Paritham thvaritham vrishasailapathe Paraya krupaya paripahi Hare 3. Many a fault have I committed. I am confident You will extend Your grace to enable me to wade through this mire of misery. 4. Adhivenkata saila mudaramather Janathabimathadhika danarathath Paradevathaya gathithannigamai: Kamaladayithtanna param kalaye 4. Sri Lakshmi's Lord! Upanishads adore You. There is none greater than you. 5. Kalavenuravavasa gopa vadhu Sathakoti vrithath smarakoti samath Prathivalla vikabhimathath sukhadhath Vasudeva suthanna paramkalaye 5. Sri Venkatesa! You are Lord Krishna Himself. The melody of Your flute enchants Gopis. Your beauty is unassailable. You are brighter than brightness itself. 6. Abhirama gunakara dasarathe Jagadeka danurdhara dheeramathe Raghunayaka Rama Ramesa vibho Varadho bhava deva daya jaladhe 6. Sri Srinivasa! You are Rama Himself, the dazzling son off Dasaratha You have won our hearts 7. Avaneethanaya kamaneeyakaram Rajaneechara charu mukhamburuham Rajaneechara raja thamo mihiram Mahaneeyamaham Raghuramamaye 7. Sri Sita, Your holy Spouse, laboured hard to share your ordeals in the forest. You annihilated the Ravana Race and restored confidence among the Rishis who had all surrendered to you. 8. Sumukham Suhrudam Sulabham sukhadam Swanujam cha Sukhayamamogha— Saram Apahaya Raghudwaha manyamaham Na kathnchana kanchana jathu bhaje 8. Valiant Rama! You gave succour with Your brothers to humanity in distress. You are a beacon light to posterity. 9. Vinaa Venkatesam nanatho nanatha: Sadaa Venkatesam smarami smarami Hare Venkatesa Praseeda Praseeda Priyam Venkatesa Prayachha Prayachha 9. Oh Rama! there is none equal to You. You are our benefactor. You are ever in our thought and word. 10. Aham doorathasthe padamboja yugma Pranamechaya gathya sevam karomi Sakruthsevaya nithyasevapalam thvam Prayachha prayachha prabho Venkatesa 10. Sri Venkatesa! I pray to You in abundant faith; You hurried to my rescue. Pray, grant me the favour of serving You till this life lasts. 11. Agnanina maya doshaanaseshan vihithan Hare Kshamasvathm kshamasvathvam Seshasailasikhamane 11. Great God! Many an error have I committed in ignorance. Do take me out of this ocean of misery. Your descent from the Heavens to Tirumala, the Booloka vaikuntam is indeed for Humanity's sake. Sri Venkatesa Prapathi  1. Eesanam jagothosya Venkatapathe: vishno: paraam preyaseem—Thadhwakshasthala nithyavasarasikam thath kshanthi samvardhineem Padmalankrutha pani pallavayugam Padmasanasthaam Sriyam—Vathsalyadi gunojwalam Bhagavatheem vande jaganmatharam 1. Sri Srinivasa! Sri Lakshmi ever dwells in your broad bosom. She appeals to you to excuse my errors and to admit poor me in your rich presence. 2. Sreeman krupajaianidhe krithasarvaloka Sarvagna Saktanathavathsala sarvaseshin Swamin susheela sulabhasritha parijatha Sree Venkatesa charanow saranam prapadhye 2. Sri Venkatesa! You are an ocean of Bliss. I am Sri Lakshmi s endearing devotee. Pray allow me to you with my ardent prayers. 3. Aanupurarpitha sujatha sugandhi pushpa Sowrabhya Sowrabhakarow samasannivesow Sowmyow sadanubhavanepi navanu bhavyow Sree Venkatesa charanow saranam papadhye 3. Fragrant Flowers adorn your Holy Feet. I am surrendering myself to these fragrant, flowerbedecked feet. 4. Sadyo vikasi samudithvara saandra raga Sourabhya nirbhara saroruha soumya vaartham Samyakshu sahasa padeshu vilekhayanthow Sree Venkatesa charanow saranam prapadhye 4. Lotus, the queen of flowers, is more too equal to Your dazzling Feet. 5. Rekamayadwaja sudhakala saathapatra Vajraamkrusamburuha kalpaka sanka chakrai: Bhawyai ralankruthathalow parathathva chinnai: Sree Venkatesa charanow saranam prapadhye 5. Sri Srinivasa! You are Supremely omniscient. Conch and Chakra line the soles of your Holy Feet. 6. Thamrodara dyuthi parajitha padmaraagow Baahyairmahobhi rabhi bhootha mahendra neelow Udhyannakhamsu— bhirudastha sasaanka bhasow Sree Venkatessa charanow saranam prapadhye 6. The soles of your Feet are the most dazzling, surpassing the precious Padmaraga. The white nails in your beautiful toes exceed the full-moon splendour. 7. Saprema bheethi kamalakara pallavabhyam Samvahanepi sapadiklamamatha dhanow Kantha vavaangmanasa gochara sowkumaryow Sree Venkatesa charanow saranam prapadhye 7. As Tirivikrama, your feet measured the world. As Sri Rama, you roamed in the Dandakaranya Forests. Sri Sita s caress removed the toil off thy legs. 8. Lakshmeemaheetha dhanuroopa nljanubhava Neeladi divyamahisheekara pallavanam Aarunya sankramanatha: kila saandra raagow Sree Venkatesa charanow saranam prapadhye 8. The divine touch of Nappinnai, Thirumagal and manamagal has rendered your feet attractively red Your Holy feet have therefore become as soft as flowers. 9. Nithyanamadvidhi sivadi kireetakoti Prathyupthadeepta navarathna mahaprarohai: Neerajanavidhi mudaramupada dhanow Sree Venkatesa charanow saranam prapadhye 9. Ayan, Aran and Devas are constantly at your side, praying incessantly for the general good. Diamonds on the heads of celestials, and the brilliance from the inset precious stones add lustre to thy feet. 10. Vishno: pade parama ithyuditha prasamsow Yow madhwa uthsa ithi bhogyathayapyupaaththow Bhooyasthathethi thava paanithala pradishtow Sree Venkatesa charanow saranam prapadhye 10. Upanishads announce your greatness in Venghadam. Your imposing Tiruvadi are being pointed out by you for mortals to cherish. 11. Parthaaya thathsadrusa saarathina thvayaiva Yow darshithow swacharanow saranam vrajethi Shoyopi mahyamihathow karadarsithowthe Sree Venkatesa charanow saranam prapadhye 11. You are Kannan of the Gita. You then asked Arjuna to surrender to your feet. And in like manner you are directing mortals to surrender unto your feet. 12. Manmoordhni kaaliyapane vikataataveshu Sree Venkatadri sikhare sirasi srutheenaam Chithepyananyamanasam samamahithowthe Sree Venkatesa charanow saranam prapadhye 12. Sri Venkatesa! You were born as Sri Rama. You then took an avathar as Sri Krishna. Vedas proclaim you. We adore you forever. 13. Amiana hrushyadavaneethala keernapushpow Sree Venkatadri sikharabharanaya manow Aanandithaakila manonayanow thavaithow Sree Venkatesa charanow saranam prapadhye 13. Devas and others extol you at your flower-be the decked feet. These flowers are of an unfading kind, as they are in constant touch at your Tiruvadi. Bakthas are in ecstasy as they visualise the heads of flowers at your Tiruvadi. 14. Praya: prasanna janatha prathamavagahyow Mathu: sthanaviva sisoramrtuhayamanow Prapthow parasparathulamathulantharowthe Sree Venkatesa charanow saranam prapadhye l4. Your Tiruvadi are invincible. Bakthas, drinking the sweet sight of your endearing Tiruvadi, are ever ready to serve you at your Holy Feet. 1 5. Sathvotharaissathathasevya padambujena Samsaratharaka dayadradruganchalena Soumyopayanthru munina mamadarshithowthe Sree Venkatesa charanow saranam prapadhye l5. Manawala Mamuni, extolling your Tiruvadi, announces to the devotee world that your Holy Feet should ever be in their thoughts and words. 16. Sreesa sriya ghatikaya thvadupaya bhave Prapye thvayi swayamu peyathayaspuranthya ithyasrithaya niravadya gunayathubhyam Syam kinkaroo Vrishagireesanajathumahyam 16. Alarmelmangai, your Heavenly consort guides us all. Oh, God Srinivasa! Help us to cross this sea of Samsara. We are ever your slaves. Sri Venkatesa Mangalasasanam 1. Sriyah kanthaya kalyana nidhaye nidhayerthinam Sri Venkata nivasaya Srinivasaya Mangalam. 2. Lakshmi savibhramaloka-subhru vibhrama chakshushe Chakshushe SarvaloKanam Venkatesaya Mangalam. 3. Sri Venkatadri Sringagra-Mangalaha bharananghraye Mangalanam nivasaya Venkatesaya Mangalam. 4. Sarvavayava soundarya Sampadha Sarvachethasam Sada sammohanayasthu Venkatesaya Mangalam. 5. Nithyaya niravadhyaya Sathyananda chidhathmane. Sarvantharathmane Srimad Venkatesava Mangalam. 6. Swathassarvavide sarvasakthaye Sarvaseshine. Sulabhaya Suseelaya Venkatesaya Mangalam. 7. Parasmai Brahmane Poorna Kamaya Paramathmane. Prayunje Parathathvaya Venkatesaya Mangalam. 8. Akalathathva masrantha mathmanamanu-pasyatham. Athripthya mritha rupaya Venkatesaya Mangalam. 9. Prayah swacharanow Pumsam Saranyathvena Panina. Kripaya dhisathe Srimad-Venkatesava Mangalam. 10. Dhayamritha tharanginya-Stharangairiva Seethalaih. Apagaissinchalhe viswam Venkatesava Mannalam. 11. Sragbhushambara hetheenam Sushamava hamurthaye. Sarvarthi Samanavasthu Venkatesaya Mangalam. 12. Sri Vaikunta virakthaya Swami Pushkarineethate Ramaya Ramamanaya Venkatesaya Mangalam. 13. Srimad sundarajamathru manimanasavasine. Sarvaloka Nivasava Srinivasaya Mangalam. 14. Mangalasasana paraih madacharya Purogamaih. Sarvaischa Purvairacharyaih Sathkrithayasthu, Mangalam. 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.   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. Arjitha Seva Details 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. 4.      Brahmotsavams (Annual) – September/October (On all 10 days – In the month of Karthika). 5.      December 31 to 2nd January due to new years day Darshan (subject to alteration by the Executive Officer). 6.      Pavithrotsavam–August–Three days. 7.      Ugadi Asthanam. Makara Shankranthi. 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.