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Complete List of Tirumala Daily Sevas and How to Book Them
TTD performs a structured cycle of daily, weekly, and annual sevas at the Tirumala temple. Daily sevas run from the 3:00 AM Suprabhata Seva (awakening) to the midnight Ekantha Seva (closing). Devotees can sponsor most sevas as Arjitha Sevas, paid tickets that grant entry to the ritual space and a darshan after. Booking is through the official TTD portal (ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in) under Pilgrim Services → Arjitha Sevas. This article catalogues every daily seva, its timing, cost, and booking method.
The full daily seva cycle
| Seva | Time | Cost (per person/ticket) | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suprabhata Seva | 3:00 AM | Rs. 120 | Online lucky dip, 18-22 of prev month |
| Tomala Seva | 3:45–4:30 AM (Fri 7-8 AM) | Rs. 220 | Online lucky dip |
| Archana / Sahasranamarchana | 4:45–5:30 AM | Rs. 220 | Online lucky dip |
| Sarva Darshan opens | 5:30 AM onwards | Free | SSD tokens or walk-up |
| Koluvu / Durbar | ~5:30 AM | Public viewing | Free (no ticket) |
| Kalyanotsavam Seva | 11:00 AM daily | Rs. 1,500 / couple | First Friday release for next month |
| Brahmotsavam Seva (Arjita daily) | Afternoon | Rs. 200 | Online quota |
| Vasanthotsavam Seva | Afternoon (seasonal) | Rs. 200 | Online quota |
| Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva | 5:30 PM (Fri 6:00 PM Kolimi) | Rs. 200 / person | First Friday release |
| Unjala (Dolotsavam) Seva | ~7:00 PM | Rs. 200 | First Friday release |
| Ekantha Seva | Midnight (~1:30 AM) | Rs. 250 | Online lucky dip |
The dawn cycle (3 AM – 6 AM)
Suprabhata Seva (3:00 AM), The first seva of the day. The Suprabhata Stotram is recited, ceremonially awakening Lord Venkateswara from his celestial sleep. Sponsoring devotees are seated in the Bangaru Vakili (golden door) area. Booking is via online lucky dip held 18-22 of the previous month; demand far exceeds the ~250 daily seats.
Tomala Seva (3:45–4:30 AM), The flower-garland offering ritual. Fresh flowers gathered overnight are placed on the deity in elaborate arrangement. Sponsoring devotees witness the full garlanding sequence. On Fridays, the timing shifts to 7:00–8:00 AM because the Friday Abhishekam takes the early slot.
Archana / Sahasranamarchana (4:45–5:30 AM), The recitation of the thousand names of Lord Vishnu (Vishnu Sahasranama) and Venkateswara Sahasranama. Each name is offered with a flower or rice grain.
The morning cycle (5:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Sarva Darshan opens (5:30 AM), Free open darshan and SSD-token darshan begin. Queue compartments start filling.
Koluvu / Durbar (around 5:30 AM), The deity’s morning “court” ritual. The day’s tithi (Hindu calendar date), nakshatra, and any astrological notes are formally read out. Public viewing, no ticket needed.
Kalyanotsavam Seva (11:00 AM daily), The celestial wedding ritual. Two adults + up to three children below 12 per Rs. 1,500 ticket. Direct Special Entry Darshan after the seva. The most popular Arjitha Seva, quota released first Friday of each month at 10 AM IST for the following month.
The afternoon cycle (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Brahmotsavam Seva (Arjita daily) and Vasanthotsavam Seva, Both are seasonal sevas with separate online quotas. Vasanthotsavam runs primarily in March-April (spring); Arjita Brahmotsavam runs daily on a smaller scale, with the annual Salakatla Brahmotsavam in September-October being the major celebration.
The evening cycle (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva (5:30 PM, Fri 6:00 PM), The thousand-lamps seva. Sri Malayappa Swamy and consorts are seated on a decorated swing in the Unjala Mandapam (or Kolimi Mandapam on Fridays), surrounded by 1,000 lit oil lamps. Rs. 200 per person. Booking on the first-Friday release.
Unjala (Dolotsavam) Seva (around 7:00 PM), The swing ritual. Sri Malayappa Swamy and consorts are placed on a silver swing for a 60-minute ceremony with Annamacharya keertanas. Rs. 200 per person. First-Friday release.
The night cycle (9:00 PM – 3:00 AM)
Ekantha Seva (midnight, around 1:30 AM), The closing ritual. Sri Bhoga Srinivasa Murti (silver processional idol) is placed on a golden cot in the Sayana Mantapam with Annamacharya’s Lali (lullaby) songs. The temple closes after this seva, reopening at 3:00 AM with Suprabhata. Rs. 250 per person. Lucky-dip booking system; very limited quota (~80-150 seats per night).
Weekly sevas (specific days only)
| Seva | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Vishesha Pooja / Monday Visesha | Monday | Morning special |
| Astadala Pada Padmaradhana | Tuesday | Morning special |
| Sahasra Kalashabhishekam | Wednesday | Morning |
| Tiruppavada Seva | Thursday | Afternoon rice-heap offering |
| Abhishekam | Friday | Early morning (displaces Tomala) |
| Vasthralankara Seva | Friday | After Abhishekam |
| Sahasra Kalasabhishekam (annual) | Once yearly | Brahmotsavam time |
Annual sevas and festivals
- Salakatla Brahmotsavam, The biggest annual celebration, 9 days in September-October. Daily vahana sevas (processions on different vahanas: Pedda Sesha, Chinna Sesha, Hamsa, Simha, Muthyapu Pandiri, Kalpavruksha, Sarvabhupala, Garuda, Mohini, Hanumantha, Suryaprabha, Chandraprabha, Aswa).
- Navaratri Brahmotsavam, In some years, a separate Brahmotsavam during the Navaratri period.
- Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan, December 30 to January 8 (varies by year). The Vaikuntha Dwara (gate to heaven) is opened during this period; pilgrims pass through for a special darshan.
- Rathasaptami / Surya Jayanti, February. Sri Malayappa Swamy is taken on seven different vahanas in one day, a unique annual event.
- Ugadi, Telugu new year (March-April). Special Asthanam with rituals and prasadam.
- Pavithrotsavam, Annual purification ritual at the temple.
- Teppotsavam, Annual float festival at Swami Pushkarini tank.
- Sri Padmavathi Karthika Brahmotsavam, Annual Brahmotsavam at the Tiruchanoor Padmavathi temple (separate from Tirumala).
How to book any seva, universal procedure
- Log in to ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in with the registered mobile number.
- Under Pilgrim Services, choose Arjitha Sevas.
- Select the specific seva from the dropdown.
- For monthly-release sevas: book on the first Friday of the month at 10:00 AM IST for the next month.
- For lucky-dip sevas: register during the 18-22 window of the previous month; results announced 21-23.
- Enter every pilgrim’s name and ID. Children must be added at booking with their own ticket for sevas.
- Pay via UPI, debit card or net banking.
- Save the booking confirmation PDF.
Reporting and dress code (universal)
All seva sponsors report at the Supadam Q entry gate one hour before the seva start time. Strict traditional dress code is enforced, dhoti and angavastram for men, saree with blouse for women (chudidar is NOT permitted for most sevas). Late arrivals forfeit the ticket.
Common questions
Which seva is the most accessible for first-time devotees? Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva (Rs. 200, 5:30 PM), affordable, visually distinctive, easier to book than Suprabhata or Ekantha. Good first seva experience.
Which is the hardest to book? Ekantha Seva (midnight) has the lowest daily quota (~80-150 seats) and uses lucky dip, most competitive. Suprabhata Seva is similarly competitive.
Can I sponsor multiple sevas in one visit? Yes. Many devotees do Suprabhata morning + Kalyanotsavam afternoon + Sahasra Deepa evening + Ekantha midnight as a single full-cycle pilgrimage.
Are sevas refundable if I can’t attend? No. TTD policy is no refund, no postponement, no advancement on any seva booking.
Can children sponsor sevas? Yes, with their own ticket. There is no free-child rule for sevas (unlike accommodation).
For the current seva calendar, online release schedule, and exact pricing, the only authoritative source is tirumala.org/DailySevas.aspx and ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in.
Related Articles
- Kalyanotsavam Seva Booking
- Suprabhata Seva Booking
- Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva
- Ekantha Seva (Midnight)
- Unjala (Dolotsavam) Seva
