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Abhishekam Seva at Tirumala
Abishekam is a sanskrit word for the celestial bath that is performed to the main presiding deity in any Hindu temple. As per tradition in Tirumala, Abhishekam Seva is performed on the pre-dawn of every Friday.
It will be performed from morning 3 AM which may long upto 2 hours. A team of 4-5 priests will perform the Abhishekam based on Vaikhanasa Agama.
All gold and diamond ornaments, clothing, are taken off from the presiding deity except a white loin, and a heavy gold necklace bearing a pendant with Sri Mahalakshmi’s seated pose.
The abhishekam is performed by priests with water (brought from Akasaganga teertham), milk, curd, ghee, coconut water, honey, punugu thailam, turmeric, sandal paste etc.  Pancha Suktam – Purusha Suktam, Sri Suktam, Bhoo Suktam, Nila Suktam, and Santhi Vachanam  will be recited during abhishekam by priests.
Abhishekam is a paid seva and only limited number devotees will be allowed.
Abhishekam Seva Timings
Abhishekam Seva will be performed from 04:30 – 06:00 AM. Devotees should gather one hour before the Seva time at Supadham
Abhishekam Seva will be performed only on Friday.
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How To Book Tirumala Abishekam Seva?
There are 2 ways to get Abishekam Seva ticket.
- Register for 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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How to book abhishekam tickets online and when it release
Abhishekam tickets are not sold online. Only issued on basis of Recommendation letter for VIP’s
please sir i want to book Abhishekam seva in 2018 onwards this is possible
Abhishekam Seva tickets are allotted with high level recommendation letter only. Currently it’s not available for online booking.
Respected Sir,
I requesting to book the Abhishek seva ticket for 2018. Is it will be in Electronic DIP draw
Hi sir, Abhishekam is not currently available online for booking.
Only the way for abhisheka seva high level recommendation letter other than how can i book……….
How long time I can stay inside garbha gudi during the abhishekam seva?
You can stay for 15-20 mins