Tirupati token

SUDARSANAM CENTRES @ TIRUPATI

1. Choultry, Opp. Railway Station, Tirupati - (PAID) Ph.2264737, (FREE) Ph.2264732-

2. RTC Complex,(Ballaji Link Bus Station) Opp. Railway Station, Tirupati (PAID & FREE) Ph. 2264731

3. Srinivasam Complex, (PAID) Ph.2264745

4. Alipiri Toll-gate, (PAID) Ph.0877-2264576

5. Alipiri foot-path, (FREE) Ph.0877-2264734

6. Alipiri bus-stand, (PAID) Ph.0877-2287785

7. Renigunta (Near Railway Station), (PAID) Ph.0877-2264747

8. 2nd New Choultry (Behind Railway Station), (FREE) Ph.0877-2264733.

9. Srikalahasti Temple

NOTE: At Tirumala Rs.50/- Sudarshan tokens are not issued.

• Paid Sudarsanam/Bio-metric token holders have to report at Vaikuntam Queue Complex-I one hour before darshan time allotted to them.

• Free Sudarsanam/Bio-metric token holders have to report at 'Supadam' i.e., between Vaikuntam Queue Complex-I and Hathiramji Mutt.

DAILY SEVAS

Sl.No.	Name of the Sevas/Utsavams	No. of persons	Time Amount for each ticket	Time
1	Suprabhatham	one	120/-	2.30 am
2	Thomala Seva	one	220/-	3.30 am
3	Archana	one	220/	4.30 am
4	Archanananthara Darshan	one	200/-	5.30 am
5	Kalyanothsavam	three	1000/-	10.00 am
6	Arjitha Brahmotsavam	five	1000/-	12.30 pm
7	Dolotsavam	five	1000/-	1.00 pm
8	Sahasra Deepalankara Seva	five	1000/-	5.30 pm
9	Vasanthotsavam	ten	3000/-	-----
10	Ekanatha Seva	one	120/-	10.30 pm

The Daily Seva Tickets can be purchased by paying cash across the counter of Vijaya Bank, Tirumala one day in advance. The Pilgrim has to stand in the que from 8am at the counter and pay cash for ticket.

WEEKLY SEVAS

Sl.No.	Name of the Sevas/Utsavams	No. of persons	Time Amount for each ticket	Time	Day
1	Visesha pooja	five	3000/-	6.00 am	Mon
2	Astadala Pada Padmaradhanam	two	2500/-	5.30 am	Tue
3	Sahasra Kalasabhishekam	six	5000/	5.30 am	Wed
4	Vasthalankara Seva (Wife & Husband)	six	5000/-	5.30 am	Thu
5	Kalyanothsavam	two	1000/-	3.30 am	Fri
6	Poorabhishekam	one	750/-	3.30 am	Fri
7	Civet Vessel (Punugu Ginne)	one	300/	3.30 am	Fri
8	Musk Vessel (Kashturi Ginne)	one	150/-	3.30 am	Fri
9	Nijapada darshan	one	200/-	5.00am	Fri

PERIODICAL SEVAS

Sl.No.	Name of the Sevas/Utsavams	No. of persons	Time Amount for each ticket	Time	Day
1	Float Festival	five	2500/-	6.00 am	5days in Yr.
2	Vasanthothsavam	ten	3000/-	2.00 pm	April
3	Padmavathi Srinivasula Parinayam	five	5000/-	3.00 am	May
4	Abhidheyaka Abhishekam	five	2000/-	8.00 am	June
5	Pushpa Pallaki	five	1000/-	5.30 am	July
6	Pavithrothsavam	two	7500/-	8.00 am	Aug
7	Pushpa yagam	five	3500/-	8.00 am	Nov
8	Koli Alwar Tirumanjanam	Ten	3000/-	11.00 am	4 Times

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Pilgrim Attractions in Tirupati

Sri Venkateswara

The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala of the Tirupati Hills, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini. Lord Venkateswara is also called the Lord of the Seven Hills. Here, Sri Venkateswara is described as the great bestower of boons. The temple has its origins in Vaishnavism.

How to reach there?

From the city, Tirumala Hill is connected by free shuttle bus services provided by T.T.D and A.P.S.R.T.C.

By Rail
Tirupati Railway Station has direct trains to and from Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Madurai, Puri and Hyderabad. Stations at Renigunta (15 km) and Gudur (100 km) also serve as the major connections across the country. From Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, there are overnight trains for Tirupati.

By Road
Almost every town and city of Andhra Pradesh is connected with Tirupathi by regular bus services. The town is linked by road to Ahobolam (272 km), Bangalore (280 km), Horsley Hill (145 km), Hyderabad (555 km), Kalahasti (36 km), Lepakshi (379 km), Chennai (140 km), Srisailam (436 km), Vijayawada (380 km) and Renigunta (55 km). Taxis are available throughout Andhra Pradesh and neighboring states to reach Tirupathi.

Sri Varahaswami Temple

Sri Varahaswami Temple in Tirumala is to the north of the Sri Venkateswara temple, on the banks of Swami Pushkarini. According to legend, Tirumala was originally the Adi Varaha Kshetra or the place belonging to Sri Adi Varahaswami. Lord Sri Venkateswara took up residence here, with the permission of Sri Varahaswami. The shrine is dedicated to Vishnu’s avatar of a boar and is supposed to be visited before the main temple.

Srinivasamangapuram

This is located 11 kms away, is a huge stone temple is also dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara. His idol is beautifully dressed in silk, jewels and flowers.

Sri Anjaneyaswami Temple

Sri Anjaneyaswami Temple is located opposite the Sri Varahaswami temple on the northeastern banks of the Swami Pushkarini. It was constructed during the Mahant's period. The idol's hands are joined in supplication (in the Anjali posture). Sri Anjaneyaswami is believed to be a bestower of boons and a protector from all evils.

Alamelumangapuram

This temple is located 4kms from the main shrine and dedicated to Goddess Padmavati, consort of Lord Venkateshwara. Finely decked in silk and jewels, tradition demands that one must visit this shrine before heading to the main temple.

Swami Pushkarini

Swami Pushkarini, believed to be a pleasure tank of Lord Vishnu in Vaikuntham, is adjacent to the Sri Venkateswara temple. A bath in the Swami Pushkarini is believed to cleanse pilgrims of their sins and bestow temporal prosperity. Pilgrims bathe here before entering the main temple.

Sri Govindarajaswami Temple

Sri Govindarajaswami Temple is an important temple in Tirupati. The highlight iof this temple is the outer gopuram, which is visible from quite a distance. Saint Ramanujacharya consecrated the temple in AD 1130. The main deity is worshipped as brother of Lord Venkateshwara. The Brahmotsavam festival here attracts a large number of devotees every year.

Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple

Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple is situated in the heart of Tirupati town. The presiding deities are Sita, Rama and Lakshmana.

Sri Kapileswaraswami Temple

Sri Kapileswaraswami Temple is the only temple dedicated to Lord Siva, in the pantheon of Vaishnava temples in Tirupati.

Sri Kariya Manikyaswami Temple

Sri Kariya Manikyaswami Temple or Sri Perumala Swami Temple is located in Nagiri, 51 km from Tirupati. It is believed that Lord Vishnu killed Makara, a crocodile, and saved Gajendra, an elephant at this place.

Sri Annapurna Sameta Kasi Visweswaraswami Temple

Sri Annapurna Sameta Kasi Visweswaraswami Temple is located in the Bugga Agraharam village, 56 km from Tirupati. The temple is on the banks of Kusasthali River.

Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

Location: Venkatachalam hill, Tirumala, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh.

Few facts:

• also known as the Temple of Seven Hills as Venkatachalam hill is a part of the seven hills of Tirumala
• Lord Venkateswara, is also known by other names - Balaji or Srinivasa or Perumal
• It is the richest and the most visited place of worship in the world
• In Sri Vaishnava tradition, the temple is considered one of the 108 Divya Desam sites
• Sri Venkatachala Mahatyam is the most accepted legend with respect to Tirumala and provides the history of the temple across the various yugas
• Laddu is the most famous prasadam given at Tirumala Temple
• Best Time to Visit – September to February
• Main Festivals – 10 days of Brahmotsavam, Gregorian new-year day.
• Nearest Airport – Tirupati airport (15 kms)
• Nearest Railway station – Tirupati, Reningunta (15 kms

The Legend

Lord Venkateswara or Balaji is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu himself. It is believed that he came to reside on the southern bank of Swami Pushkarni, a tank which passes by Tirumala.

The seven hills around Tirumala-Tirupati are also known as Sapthagiri after the seven hoods of Sheshnag – the cosmic serpent. The temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatadri. According to one legend, as Saint Ramanuja born in 11th Century AD climbed the seven hills of Tirupati, Lord Srinivas- another name for Lord Venkateswara- appeared before him and gave him his blessings. And after that he is believed to have been blessed to live till the ripe age of 120 years to spread the gospel of Sri Venkateswara.

Tirupati is a result of contributions made by kings during their rule. Every ruler of the southern peninsula have paid homage to Lord Sri Venkateswara in this ancient shrine of Tirupati. The Pallavas of Kancheepuram (9th century AD), the Cholas of Thanjavur (a century later), the Pandyas of Madurai, and the kings and chieftains of Vijayanagar (14th - 15th century AD) were devotees of the Lord and they competed with one another in endowing the temple with rich offerings and contributions.

The Brahmotsavam is the most important temple festival celebrated at Tirupati-Balaji and is celebrated annually in September. This festival is especially grand every third year when it is called Navratri Brahmotsavam. On the third day of the Brahmotsavam, the temple car festival called Rathotsavam is held. Both the temple chariot and the Lord are beautifully decorated and taken around the streets of Tirumala.

Festivals in Tirupati

It is believed that Lord Sri Venkateswara enjoys festivals (utsavams), and therefore, every moment in Tirumala is considered a festive occasion. Important festivals areBrahmotsavam, Vinayaka Chavithi, Maha Shivaratri, Skhanda Shasthi and Annabhishekam