Abhishekam Seva at Tirumala
Srivari Abhishekam – The Ancient Friday Seva at Tirumala
- Every Friday, after the morning Suprabhata Seva, the usual Thomala and Archana Sevas are done privately. Then, the special Srivari Abhishekam is performed.
- This is the oldest Arjitha Seva (paid seva) at the Tirumala temple.
How the Abhishekam seva is Done
- The ritual begins with sacred water brought from Akasa Ganga Theertham.
- Then the Lord is bathed with milk, pure water (Suddhodakam), sandal paste and other fragrant items like powdered camphor (Pachcha Karpooram), saffron paste and drops of civet oil.
- Priests chant powerful hymns such as Purusha Sukta, Narayana Sukta, Sri Sukta, Bhu Sukta, Neela Sukta and verses from the Divya Prabandham during the Abhishekam.
- Later, Goddess Lakshmi’s image on the Lord’s chest is specially anointed with turmeric paste.
Role of Devotees
- Devotees who take part in this seva (called Arjitha Grihastas) gather inside the temple.
- Each devotee is given a silver vessel filled with fragrant items like camphor powder, saffron paste, civet oil and sandal paste.
- They carry these vessels around the inner prakaram (temple corridor) along with traditional music.
- At the Bangaru Vakili (golden entrance), priests collect the vessels and use the contents for the Abhishekam.
Historical Background
- In 966 A.D., a Pallava queen named Samaavai gifted the temple a silver idol of Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy, which is a miniature replica of the main deity.
- This gift was made on a Friday, during Jyestha Bahula Tritheeya when the Sravana star was in ascendance.
- At the time of installing this idol, an Abhishekam was performed to the main deity.
- From then onwards, the tradition of performing Abhishekam to the Moola Virat (main deity) every Friday began.
Tirumala Abhishekam Seva Timings and cost
- Abhishekam Seva will be performed from 3:30 AM.
- Cost of the ticket is Rs. 750 per person.
- Prasadam – 1 Laddu
- No Online Booking for Tirumala Abhishekam seva.
Dress Code
MenWomen
Men should come in White Pancha / Dhothi with Shirt
Women should come in Saree with Blouse Or Punjabi Dress With Dupatta Or Chudidhar with Dupatta Or Half Saree.
How To Book Tirumala Abishekam Seva?
There are 2 ways to get Abishekam Seva ticket.
- Register for Offline lucky dip at CRO Office on Thursday before 12 PM. If you got selected in the lucky dip , you will be informed through SMS to collect the ticket.
- This Seva tickets can be availed through high level recommendation letter. You need to submit the recommendation letter at JEO office, Tirumala . Once approved you will get an SMS and can collect the ticket at MBC 34.
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I intend taking abhisheka seva
Since I don’t have any body to influence I intend paying the amount
My mom is aged and she is 92 years
We are a family of 6-8 members
Can you advise me as to how I should go about
Hi Sir,
Its not easy to get abhisheka Seva. Its currently given only with recommendation letters only. The general quota has been booked for many years through DD Payments which were accepted earlier and that type of booking is not available now.
Abhisekham jarigina tarwatha, panthulu garu swami vari chest paina vunna amma vari rupaniki turmeric paste tho achu vestharu kadha, adhi maaku dorukuthundha aa achu
Adhi rare ga dhorukutundhi. Andhariki dhorakadhu.
Sir how can one book.vasttaalanakr.seva through lucky dip when will next quota issued and how to book
Vastralankarana seva is not under lucky dip. It will be issued in offline only on high level recommendation letters.
want to book a vastraalnkar seva of Friday through recommendations lette whose recommendations letter will be accepted
Is there any specific format of recommendation letter and can i bes sent through post to JEO office tirupati
Whats cost and current situation
And what is difference in poornabhishekam.and vastralankar seva
Please contact TTD Helpline on 08772233333
Sir Namastae.. When would the next lucky dip would happen for Abhishekam seva? date & time
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