Description of Daily SevasSevas performed for the main deity
SuprabhatamTomala SevaArchana SevaEkanta SevaSevas performed for the utsava murthi
KalyanotsavamArjitha BrahmotsavamDolotsavam (Unjal Seva)Arjita VasanthotsavamSahasra Deepalankarana SevaSuprabhatam
'Suprabhatam' is the first and foremost pre-dawn seva performed in the temple of Lord Venkateswara. This ritual is performed at Sayana Mandapam inside sanctum sanctorum to wake up the Lord from His celestial sleep, amidst the rhythmic chanting of vedic hymns. Every day in the early hours acharyapurushas recite the hymns beginning with 'Kausalya Supraja Rama Purva Sandhya Pravarthathe’ in front of the main deity at Bangaru Vakili, while on the other hand, a descendant of Tallapaka Annamacharya sings some songs penned by the great saint poet in praise of Lord Venkateswara at the first corridor of the sanctum sanctorum at the same time.'Suprabhatam' is a Sanskrit term which literally means “Good Morning”. This particular hymn consists of four parts including Suprabhatam, Stotram, Prapatti and MangalasasanamSuprabhatam-It means awakening Lord from His divine sleep and it consists of 29 slokas.Stotram-These are the hymns in praise of Lord, consisting 11 slokas.Prapatti-Meaning total surrender to Lord and it has 16 stanzas.Mangalasasanam-It is the prayer sung in the glory of Lord consisting 14 stanzasThus, Suprabhatam, composed by Prativadi Bhayankara Annan, a disciple of the celebrated Vaishnava Preceptor, Manavala Mamuni consists of a total 70 slokas.This arjitha seva is performed before the Bangaru Vakili, after which the Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy(silver replica of the main deity and is also known as “Dhruva Beram”) who was laid to bed in the “Sayana Mantapa” is shifted back to “Garbha Griha” to commence His activities for the day. Archakas, jeeyangars, temple authorities and the Grihastha pilgrims who purchase tickets for Suprabhatam’, worship the Lord during this early morning seva and feel immense solace with the first glimpse of His Divine Charm that which cannot be described in mere words.Immediately after completing the 'Suprabhatam', Bangaru Vakili is kept open. The ritual lasts for over 30 minutes. (Suprabhata seva will not be performed in Dhanurmasa. Instead, 'Tiruppavai' is recited during this time.) The worship of Lord Venkateswara during Suprabhatam is considered highly meritorious. 'Suprabhata seva, tickets can be booked in advance.SRI VENKATESWARA SUPRABHATAM (with lyrics and meaning in English) Reporting Time:2:00 AMSeva Time:2:30 AMDay of Seva Performed:DailyPrice of a ticket (INR):120.00No.of Persons allowed:OnePrasadam / Bahumanam:2 small laddusNote : Children below 10 years are not allowed Suprabhatam stanzas, translation and audioThomala SevaThe word “Thomala” means a garland of flowers. Hence this arjitha seva assumes importance of decorating the presiding deity with exquisitely tied colourful floral and Tulasi garlands after awakening Him from celestial sleep with Suprabhata Seva.This arjitha seva is intended to call the special attention of the pilgrim grihasta who takes part paying requisite amount to witness the flower decoration of the “Mula Virat”(main deity)which takes place at the end of the puja.Known as “Thodutha Malai” in Tamil, the flower garlands in Yamunathurai are brought by the Periya Jiyar-the chief pontiff of Tirumala temple as per the traditional custom or by his Ekangi (disciple) in the temple, with a lighted torch in a procession to the rhythmic beat of Jeganta (handy bells)to the temple.The flower garlands are made into several pieces and each piece being of a particular size is adorned in the respective areas to enhance the Divine Beauty of Lord in a spectacular manner. This seva lasts for about 30 minutes. This arjitha seva is performed only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays while in Ekantam(pilgrims are not allowed)during the rest of the week.THOMALA SEVA DETAILS FOR GRIHASTAS:Reporting Time:3:00 AMSeva Time:3:30 AMDay of Seva Performed:Tue-Wed-ThuPrice of a Ticket (INR):220.00No.of Persons allowed:One Prasadam / Bahumanam:2 small laddus
