Are sevas allowed in Tirumala?
TIRUPATI: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district has decided to allow devotees to take part in the arjitha sevas at the Tirumala temple from April 14 coinciding with the Telugu Ugadi new year festival.
What are Arjitha sevas?
It aims at curtailing the number of ‘abhishekams’ to prevent erosion of idols. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has resolved to do away with certain arjitha sevas such as Sahasra Kalasabhishekam, Visesha puja and Vasanthotsavam and perform them only once in a year by converting them into ‘circar events’.
What are not allowed in Tirumala?
Electric items are not allowed in tirumala,so We struggled to food prepare. Any type of electrical and cook ware items are not allowed. Gas cylinders,kettles,Induction stoves,geyser sticks,Iron box,Mixer grinder are not allowed. These items are sticktly prohibited.
Why is Venkateswara called Balaji?
The Idol of Tirupati Balaji is the Idol of Muruga in the nearby temple. The name Balaji itself is evidence of Muruga Idol. Bala means child, Ji is a respectful suffix used in Maharastra.
Which day is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara?
The seven Saturday fast is dedicated to Sri Venkateswara . Those who observe fast on a Saturday, wake up early in the morning followed by a head bath and put on black coloured clothes which are changed to yellow later in the evening.
What is Netra darshan at Tirumala?
This results in the unique posture of the Lord where one can witness the peculiar ‘Netra Darshan’ (the divine eyes of the deity). During the other days, the wide ‘Namam’ that adorns the Lord’s forehead covers almost half of His eyes.
What is Arjitha Brahmotsavam in Tirumala?
TTD Tirumala Tirumala Darshan Seva, Arjitham means Darshan or Seva to the Lord on payment of a fee. Arjitha Brahmotsavam ritual performed daily, the abridged manner in vaibhavotsava mandapam. TTD Tirumala Tirupati Srinivasa Arjita Brahmotsavam is performed daily and is the abridged version of the Brahmotsavam event.
Can I wear jeans in Tirumala?
Next time when you visit Tirumala and have the special break darshan of Lord Venkateshwara temple, ensure that you do not wear bermudas, shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops and for that matter, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts. Otherwise, you will not be allowed into the temple.