Tirupati Balaji Andhra Pradesh

Diety: Lord Venkateswara
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Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is a famous Hindu temple of Lord Venkateswara located in the hill town Tirumala, near Tirupati in the Chittor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on Venkatadri, one of the seven hills of Tirumala, and hence is also known as the Temple of Seven Hills (Saptagiri in Sanskrit). The presiding deity of the temple, Lord Venkateswara, is also known by other names - Balaji, Govinda and Srinivasa. (Source: Wikipedia)

Donations can be made to a lot of Trusts. In addition Hundi and Seva offerings can also be made, either online or at the temple. To donate, please visit http://www.tirumala.org/, http://www.ttdsevaonline.com/ehundi/ehundi.aspx

Event	Description	Cost
	Seeghra Darsanam 04:00 AM till 05:00 AM (Mon,Sat,Sun)	COST Rs. 300
This Darsanam is also known as Quick Darshan. Introduced in September 2009, this darshan facilitates a quick darshan of the lord. The schedule of the temple programme for this darshan is the same as the Sarvadarsanam schedule for that day. The tickets are issued at Vaikunta Temple Complex in a separate queue line with 4 counters and after taking the tickets, the pilgrims are directly allowed to proceed for Darshan, after relevant security checks. Seeghra Darshan tickets will be issued on all the Sarva Darshan timings.
	Sarvadarsanam 07:00 AM till 07:00 PM (Mon)	Free of Cost
05:30 - 07:00 hrs Special Seva - Vishesha Puja 02:30 - 03:00 hrs Suprabhatam 03:30 - 04:00 hrs Tomala Seva 04:00 - 04:15 hrs Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam 04:15 - 05:00 hrs First Archana i.e., Sahasranama Archana 05:30 - 06:30 hrs Visesha Puja 07:00 - 19:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 12:00 - 17:00 hrs Kalyanotsavam, Brahmotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva 17:30 - 18:30 hrs Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva* 19:00 - 20:00 hrs Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell 20:00 - 01:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 01:00 - 01:30 hrs Suddhi and preparations for Ekanta Seva 01:30 hrs Ekanta Seva
	Divya Darshan 07:00 AM till 06:00 PM (Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun)	Free of Cost
Divya Darshan facility is provided for pedestrians who travel all the way on foot to climb the Tirumala hills to visit the lord either through Gali Gopuram or Srivari Mettu.
	Special Darshan for the Disabled 07:00 AM till 06:00 PM (Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun)	Free of Cost
This special darshan is arranged for the physically disabled and the aged, the infants along with parents through a separate gate at the Maha Dwaram,the main temple entrance. If necessary, such pilgrims can be accompanied by an attendant.
	Seeghra Darsanam 07:00 AM till 06:00 PM (Mon,Sat,Sun)	COST Rs. 300
This Darsanam is also known as Quick Darshan. Introduced in September 2009, this darshan facilitates a quick darshan of the lord. The schedule of the temple programme for this darshan is the same as the Sarvadarsanam schedule for that day. The tickets are issued at Vaikunta Temple Complex in a separate queue line with 4 counters and after taking the tickets, the pilgrims are directly allowed to proceed for Darshan, after relevant security checks. Seeghra Darshan tickets will be issued on all the Sarva Darshan timings.
	Sarvadarsanam 07:00 AM till 07:00 PM (Tue)	Free of Cost
06:00 - 07:00 hrs: Special Seva: Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana 02:30 - 03:00 hrs Suprabhatam 03:30 - 04:00 hrs Tomala Seva 04:00 - 04:15 hrs Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam 04:15 - 05:00 hrs First Archana i.e., Sahasranama Archana 06:00 - 07:00 hrs Suddhi, Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana Second Bell 07:00 - 19:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 12:00 - 17:00 hrs Kalyanotsavam, Brahmotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva 17:30 - 18:30 hrs Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva 19:00 - 20:00 hrs Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell 20:00 - 01:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 01:00 - 01:30 hrs Suddhi and preparations for Ekanta Seva 01:30 hrs Ekanta Seva Notes: Sarvadarsanam may continue beyond 01:00 hrs subject to demand. The seva rates may change from time to time.
	Sarvadarsanam 07:30 AM till 07:00 PM (Sat,Sun)	Free of Cost
02:30 - 03:00 hrs Suprabhatam 03:30 - 04:00 hrs Tomala Seva (Ekantam) 04:00 - 04:15 hrs Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam 04:00 - 04:30 hrs First Archana Sahasranama Archana (Ekantam) 06:30 - 07:00 hrs First Bell, Bali and Sattumura 07:00 - 07:30 hrs Suddhi, Second Archana (Ekantam), Second Bell, etc. 07:30 - 19:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 12:00 - 17:00 hrs Kalyanotsavam, Brahmotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva 17:30 - 18:30 hrs Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva 19:00 - 20:00 hrs Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell 20:00 - 01:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 01:00 - 01:30 hrs Suddhi and preparations for Ekanta Seva 01:30 hrs Ekanta Seva Notes 1. Sarvadarsanam may continue beyond 01:00 hrs subject to demand. 2. The seva rates may change from time to time.
	Sarvadarsanam 08:00 AM till 07:00 PM (Thu)	Free of Cost
06:00 - 08:00 hrs: Tiruppavada 02:30 - 03:00 hrs Suprabhatam 03:30 - 04:00 hrs Tomala Seva 04:00 - 04:15 hrs Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam inside Bangaru Vakili 04:15 - 05:00 hrs 1st Archana i.e., Sahasranama Archana and 06:00 - 07:00 hrs Sallimpu, Second Archana (Ekantam), Tiruppavada, Second Bell 08:00 - 19:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 12:00 - 17:00 hrs Kalyanotsavam, Brahmotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva 17:30 - 18:30 hrs Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva 19:00 - 21:00 hrs Pedda Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams, Poolangi Alankaram and Night Bell 21:00 - 01:00 hrs Poolangi Alankaram and Sarvadarsanam 01:00 - 01:30 hrs Suddhi and preparations for Ekanta Seva 01:30 hrs Ekanta Seva Notes Sarvadarsanam may continue beyond 01:00 hrs subject to demand. The seva rates may change from time to time.
	Seeghra Darsanam 08:30 AM till 06:00 PM (Tue,Wed,Thu)	COST Rs. 300
This Darsanam is also known as Quick Darshan. Introduced in September 2009, this darshan facilitates a quick darshan of the lord. The schedule of the temple programme for this darshan is the same as the Sarvadarsanam schedule for that day. The tickets are issued at Vaikunta Temple Complex in a separate queue line with 4 counters and after taking the tickets, the pilgrims are directly allowed to proceed for Darshan, after relevant security checks. Seeghra Darshan tickets will be issued on all the Sarva Darshan timings.
	Sarvadarsanam 09:00 AM till 08:00 PM (Fri)	Free of Cost
04:30 - 06:00 hrs Abhishekam 02:30 - 03:00 hrs Suprabhatam 03:00 - 04:30 hrs Sallimpu, Suddhi, Nityakatla Kainkaryams, Morning I Bell and preparation for Abhishekam 04:30 - 06:00 hrs Abhishekam and Nijapada Darsanam 06:00 - 07:00 hrs Samarpana 07:00 - 08:00 hrs Thomala Seva and Archana (Ekantham) 09:00 - 20:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 12:00 - 17:00 hrs Kalyanotsavam, Brahmotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva 18:00 - 20:00 hrs Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva at Kolimi Mandapam and Procession along the Mada streets. 20:00 - 21:00 hrs Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams, Night Bell, etc. 21:00 - 22:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 22:00 - 22:30 hrs Suddhi and preparations for Ekanta Seva 22:30 hrs Ekanta Seva Notes * Sarvadarsanam may continue beyond 22:00 hrs subject to demand. * The seva rates may change from time to time.
	Sarvadarsanam 09:30 AM till 07:00 PM (Wed)	Free of Cost
06:00 - 08:00 hrs: Special Seva: Sahasrakalasa Abhishekam 02:30 - 03:00 hrs Suprabhatam 03:30 - 04:00 hrs Tomala Seva 04:00 - 04:15 hrs Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam inside Bangaru Vakili. 04:15 - 05:00 hrs 1st Archana i.e., Sahasranama Archana and 06:00 - 08:00 hrs Sahasrakalasa Abhishekam Second Archana (Ekantam) and Bell 09:30 - 19:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 12:00 - 17:00 hrs Kalyanotsavam, Brahmotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva 17:30 - 18:30 hrs Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva 19:00 - 20:00 hrs Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams and Night Bell 20:00 - 01:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 01:00 - 01:30 hrs Suddhi and preparations for Ekanta Seva 01:30 hrs Ekanta Seva Notes Sarvadarsanam may continue beyond 01:00 hrs subject to demand. The seva rates may change from time to time.
	Seeghra Darsanam 10:00 AM till 06:00 PM (Fri)	COST Rs. 300
This Darsanam is also known as Quick Darshan. Introduced in September 2009, this darshan facilitates a quick darshan of the lord. The schedule of the temple programme for this darshan is the same as the Sarvadarsanam schedule for that day. The tickets are issued at Vaikunta Temple Complex in a separate queue line with 4 counters and after taking the tickets, the pilgrims are directly allowed to proceed for Darshan, after relevant security checks. Seeghra Darshan tickets will be issued on all the Sarva Darshan timings.
	Sarvadarsanam 08:00 PM till 01:00 AM (Mon)	Free of Cost
05:30 - 07:00 hrs Special Seva - Vishesha Puja 02:30 - 03:00 hrs Suprabhatam 03:30 - 04:00 hrs Tomala Seva 04:00 - 04:15 hrs Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam 04:15 - 05:00 hrs First Archana i.e., Sahasranama Archana 05:30 - 06:30 hrs Visesha Puja 07:00 - 19:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 12:00 - 17:00 hrs Kalyanotsavam, Brahmotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva 17:30 - 18:30 hrs Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva* 19:00 - 20:00 hrs Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell 20:00 - 01:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 01:00 - 01:30 hrs Suddhi and preparations for Ekanta Seva 01:30 hrs Ekanta Seva
	Sarvadarsanam 08:00 PM till 01:00 AM (Wed)	Free of Cost
06:00 - 08:00 hrs: Special Seva: Sahasrakalasa Abhishekam 02:30 - 03:00 hrs Suprabhatam 03:30 - 04:00 hrs Tomala Seva 04:00 - 04:15 hrs Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam inside Bangaru Vakili. 04:15 - 05:00 hrs 1st Archana i.e., Sahasranama Archana and 06:00 - 08:00 hrs Sahasrakalasa Abhishekam Second Archana (Ekantam) and Bell 09:30 - 19:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 12:00 - 17:00 hrs Kalyanotsavam, Brahmotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva 17:30 - 18:30 hrs Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva 19:00 - 20:00 hrs Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams and Night Bell 20:00 - 01:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 01:00 - 01:30 hrs Suddhi and preparations for Ekanta Seva 01:30 hrs Ekanta Seva Notes Sarvadarsanam may continue beyond 01:00 hrs subject to demand. The seva rates may change from time to time.
	Sarvadarsanam 08:00 PM till 01:00 AM (Tue)	Free of Cost
06:00 - 07:00 hrs: Special Seva: Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana 02:30 - 03:00 hrs Suprabhatam 03:30 - 04:00 hrs Tomala Seva 04:00 - 04:15 hrs Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam 04:15 - 05:00 hrs First Archana i.e., Sahasranama Archana 06:00 - 07:00 hrs Suddhi, Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana Second Bell 07:00 - 19:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 12:00 - 17:00 hrs Kalyanotsavam, Brahmotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva 17:30 - 18:30 hrs Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva 19:00 - 20:00 hrs Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell 20:00 - 01:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 01:00 - 01:30 hrs Suddhi and preparations for Ekanta Seva 01:30 hrs Ekanta Seva Notes: Sarvadarsanam may continue beyond 01:00 hrs subject to demand. The seva rates may change from time to time.
	Sarvadarsanam 08:00 PM till 01:00 AM (Sat,Sun)	Free of Cost
02:30 - 03:00 hrs Suprabhatam 03:30 - 04:00 hrs Tomala Seva (Ekantam) 04:00 - 04:15 hrs Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam 04:00 - 04:30 hrs First Archana Sahasranama Archana (Ekantam) 06:30 - 07:00 hrs First Bell, Bali and Sattumura 07:00 - 07:30 hrs Suddhi, Second Archana (Ekantam), Second Bell, etc. 07:30 - 19:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 12:00 - 17:00 hrs Kalyanotsavam, Brahmotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva 17:30 - 18:30 hrs Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva 19:00 - 20:00 hrs Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams (Ekantam) and Night Bell 20:00 - 01:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 01:00 - 01:30 hrs Suddhi and preparations for Ekanta Seva 01:30 hrs Ekanta Seva Notes 1. Sarvadarsanam may continue beyond 01:00 hrs subject to demand. 2. The seva rates may change from time to time.
	Sarvadarsanam 09:00 PM till 01:00 AM (Thu)	Free of Cost
06:00 - 08:00 hrs: Tiruppavada 02:30 - 03:00 hrs Suprabhatam 03:30 - 04:00 hrs Tomala Seva 04:00 - 04:15 hrs Koluvu and Panchanga Sravanam inside Bangaru Vakili 04:15 - 05:00 hrs 1st Archana i.e., Sahasranama Archana and 06:00 - 07:00 hrs Sallimpu, Second Archana (Ekantam), Tiruppavada, Second Bell 08:00 - 19:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 12:00 - 17:00 hrs Kalyanotsavam, Brahmotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva 17:30 - 18:30 hrs Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva 19:00 - 21:00 hrs Pedda Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams, Poolangi Alankaram and Night Bell 21:00 - 01:00 hrs Poolangi Alankaram and Sarvadarsanam 01:00 - 01:30 hrs Suddhi and preparations for Ekanta Seva 01:30 hrs Ekanta Seva Notes Sarvadarsanam may continue beyond 01:00 hrs subject to demand. The seva rates may change from time to time.
	Sarvadarsanam 09:00 PM till 10:00 PM (Fri)	Free of Cost
04:30 - 06:00 hrs Abhishekam 02:30 - 03:00 hrs Suprabhatam 03:00 - 04:30 hrs Sallimpu, Suddhi, Nityakatla Kainkaryams, Morning I Bell and preparation for Abhishekam 04:30 - 06:00 hrs Abhishekam and Nijapada Darsanam 06:00 - 07:00 hrs Samarpana 07:00 - 08:00 hrs Thomala Seva and Archana (Ekantham) 09:00 - 20:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 12:00 - 17:00 hrs Kalyanotsavam, Brahmotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Unjal Seva 18:00 - 20:00 hrs Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva at Kolimi Mandapam and Procession along the Mada streets. 20:00 - 21:00 hrs Suddhi, Night Kainkaryams, Night Bell, etc. 21:00 - 22:00 hrs Sarvadarsanam 22:00 - 22:30 hrs Suddhi and preparations for Ekanta Seva 22:30 hrs Ekanta Seva Notes * Sarvadarsanam may continue beyond 22:00 hrs subject to demand. * The seva rates may change from time to time.
	Seeghra Darsanam 09:00 PM till 01:30 AM (Tue,Wed,Thu)	COST Rs. 300
This Darsanam is also known as Quick Darshan. Introduced in September 2009, this darshan facilitates a quick darshan of the lord. The schedule of the temple programme for this darshan is the same as the Sarvadarsanam schedule for that day. The tickets are issued at Vaikunta Temple Complex in a separate queue line with 4 counters and after taking the tickets, the pilgrims are directly allowed to proceed for Darshan, after relevant security checks. Seeghra Darshan tickets will be issued on all the Sarva Darshan timings.
	Seeghra Darsanam 09:00 PM till 01:30 AM (Mon,Sat,Sun)	COST Rs. 300
This Darsanam is also known as Quick Darshan. Introduced in September 2009, this darshan facilitates a quick darshan of the lord. The schedule of the temple programme for this darshan is the same as the Sarvadarsanam schedule for that day. The tickets are issued at Vaikunta Temple Complex in a separate queue line with 4 counters and after taking the tickets, the pilgrims are directly allowed to proceed for Darshan, after relevant security checks. Seeghra Darshan tickets will be issued on all the Sarva Darshan timings.
	Seeghra Darsanam 09:00 PM till 01:30 AM (Fri)	COST Rs. 300
This Darsanam is also known as Quick Darshan. Introduced in September 2009, this darshan facilitates a quick darshan of the lord. The schedule of the temple programme for this darshan is the same as the Sarvadarsanam schedule for that day. The tickets are issued at Vaikunta Temple Complex in a separate queue line with 4 counters and after taking the tickets, the pilgrims are directly allowed to proceed for Darshan, after relevant security checks. Seeghra Darshan tickets will be issued on all the Sarva Darshan timings.

Event	Description
Sep 11 2010	Brahmotsavam Ankurarpana and Senadhipati Utsavam are celebrated on the day preceding the first day of Brahmotsavam. Legend: M (Morning), E(Evening) Day 1 (M) Dwajarohanam (E) Pedda Sesha Vahana Day 2 (M) Chinna Sesha Vahanam (E) Hamsa Vahanam Day 3 (M) Simha Vahanam (E) Mutyapu Pandiri Vahanam Day 4 (M) Kalpavriksha Vahanam (E) Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam Day 5 (M) Mohini Avataram (E) Garuda Seva Day 6 (M) Hanumantha Vahanam (E) Swarna Ratham, Gajavahanam Day 7 (M) Suryaprabha Vahanam (E) Chandraprabha Vahanam Day 8 (M) Rathotsavam (E)Aswa Vahanam Day 9 (M) Pallaki Utsavam, Chakrasnanam (E) Golden Tiruchi Utsavam, Dwajavarohanam Aalaya Suddhi Before the commencement of Brahmotsavam, the temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara is cleaned according to the guidelines given in the religious texts. The temple premises and its surroundings are decorated with flowers and mango leaves. This process is called Aalaya Suddhi and Alankaram (decoration). Mritsangrahanam Mritsangrahanam (the process of collecting earth) is carried out on the day prior to the first day of Brahmotsavam. The temple officials pray to deities like Vishvaksena, Anantha, Sudarshana and Garuda. They also pray to Mother Earth and collect a small quantity of earth, with which the Ankurarpanam ritual is conducted, by which the earth is spread in a room and nine kinds of cereals are sown in it. Dwajarohanam and Devatavanam Dwajarohanam (hoisting the flag or garudadhwaja) signals the start of the Brahmotsavam. It is carried out at the Dwajasthambham, near the Nadimi Padi Kavili inside the temple complex. The temple officials hoist the flag (with a picture of Garuda on it) to the chanting of Vedic mantras by the temple priests. It is believed that Garuda goes to Devalokam to invite Gods like Brahma, Indra, Yama, Agni, Kubera and Vayudeva and sages like Vasistha and Vishwamitra. Vahana Seva The Lord is taken in a procession around the streets of Tirumala on different vahanas (vehicles). Each vahana has its own significance, and conveys the LordÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s message in its own way. Srivari Koluvu During Brahmotsavam, the Lord holds court in the main temple, after being taken around in a procession. The temple priests perform Naivedyam during this time. Snapanam Snapanam (also called the Utsavananthara Snapanam) is the process of bathing the Lord with herbal water after the procession. It is believed to relieve the strain the Lord has undergone during the procession. Choornabhishekam Choornabhishekam involves bathing the lord and his consorts after anointing them with sandalwood powder. This is done on the morning of the ninth day of the Brahmotsavam. The Lord is then taken in a procession around the streets of Tirumala. The temple priests distribute the sandalwood powder used for the Lord to devotees. It is believed that the sandalwood powder has the power of clearing obstacles from one's path. Chakrasnanam The Chakrasnanam ritual is akin to the bathing ritual after the performance of a yagna. On the morning of the last day of Brahmotsavam, the Lord, his consorts and Sri Sudarshanachakram are bathed in the Swami Pushkarini. Devotees can also bathe in the Swami Pushkarini, along with Sri Sudarshanachakram. It is considered to be a very sacred ritual, and devotees participate in this ritual, irrespective of religion, caste or creed. Devatodwasanam On the last day of Brahmotsavam, the ritual of seeing off the rishis and Gods to Devalokam is called Devatodwasanam. It is performed after the daily archana. Lord Brahma is praised for organising the utsavam, and He is honoured by the temple priests and officials. Dwajavarohanam Dwajavarohanam or lowering the flag (hoisted on the first day of Brahmotsavam) is carried out on the evening of the last day of Brahmotsavam. The Annual Brahmotsavam of Sri Venkateswaraswamy will be held at Tirumala from 11th September 2010 to 19th September 2010. Courtesy: http://www.tirumala.org

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Brahmotsavam

Ankurarpana and Senadhipati Utsavam are celebrated on the day preceding the first day of Brahmotsavam.

Legend: M (Morning), E(Evening)

Day 1 (M) Dwajarohanam (E) Pedda Sesha Vahana

Day 2 (M) Chinna Sesha Vahanam (E) Hamsa Vahanam

Day 3 (M) Simha Vahanam (E) Mutyapu Pandiri Vahanam

Day 4 (M) Kalpavriksha Vahanam (E) Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam

Day 5 (M) Mohini Avataram (E) Garuda Seva

Day 6 (M) Hanumantha Vahanam (E) Swarna Ratham, Gajavahanam

Day 7 (M) Suryaprabha Vahanam (E) Chandraprabha Vahanam

Day 8 (M) Rathotsavam (E)Aswa Vahanam

Day 9 (M) Pallaki Utsavam, Chakrasnanam (E) Golden Tiruchi Utsavam, Dwajavarohanam

Aalaya Suddhi

Before the commencement of Brahmotsavam, the temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara is cleaned according to the guidelines given in the religious texts. The temple premises and its surroundings are decorated with flowers and mango leaves. This process is called Aalaya Suddhi and Alankaram (decoration).

Mritsangrahanam

Mritsangrahanam (the process of collecting earth) is carried out on the day prior to the first day of Brahmotsavam. The temple officials pray to deities like Vishvaksena, Anantha, Sudarshana and Garuda. They also pray to Mother Earth and collect a small quantity of earth, with which the Ankurarpanam ritual is conducted, by which the earth is spread in a room and nine kinds of cereals are sown in it.

Dwajarohanam and Devatavanam

Dwajarohanam (hoisting the flag or garudadhwaja) signals the start of the Brahmotsavam. It is carried out at the Dwajasthambham, near the Nadimi Padi Kavili inside the temple complex. The temple officials hoist the flag (with a picture of Garuda on it) to the chanting of Vedic mantras by the temple priests.

It is believed that Garuda goes to Devalokam to invite Gods like Brahma, Indra, Yama, Agni, Kubera and Vayudeva and sages like Vasistha and Vishwamitra.

Vahana Seva

The Lord is taken in a procession around the streets of Tirumala on different vahanas (vehicles). Each vahana has its own significance, and conveys the LordÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s message in its own way.

Srivari Koluvu

During Brahmotsavam, the Lord holds court in the main temple, after being taken around in a procession. The temple priests perform Naivedyam during this time.

Snapanam

Snapanam (also called the Utsavananthara Snapanam) is the process of bathing the Lord with herbal water after the procession. It is believed to relieve the strain the Lord has undergone during the procession.

Choornabhishekam

Choornabhishekam involves bathing the lord and his consorts after anointing them with sandalwood powder. This is done on the morning of the ninth day of the Brahmotsavam. The Lord is then taken in a procession around the streets of Tirumala. The temple priests distribute the sandalwood powder used for the Lord to devotees. It is believed that the sandalwood powder has the power of clearing obstacles from one's path.

Chakrasnanam

The Chakrasnanam ritual is akin to the bathing ritual after the performance of a yagna. On the morning of the last day of Brahmotsavam, the Lord, his consorts and Sri Sudarshanachakram are bathed in the Swami Pushkarini.

Devotees can also bathe in the Swami Pushkarini, along with Sri Sudarshanachakram. It is considered to be a very sacred ritual, and devotees participate in this ritual, irrespective of religion, caste or creed.

Devatodwasanam

On the last day of Brahmotsavam, the ritual of seeing off the rishis and Gods to Devalokam is called Devatodwasanam. It is performed after the daily archana. Lord Brahma is praised for organising the utsavam, and He is honoured by the temple priests and officials.

Dwajavarohanam

Dwajavarohanam or lowering the flag (hoisted on the first day of Brahmotsavam) is carried out on the evening of the last day of Brahmotsavam.

The Annual Brahmotsavam of Sri Venkateswaraswamy will be held at Tirumala from 11th September 2010 to 19th September 2010.

Courtesy:
http://www.tirumala.org

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Kanpur to Bodhgaya	Lucknow to Bodhgaya	Allahabad to Bodhgaya	Varanasi to Bodhgaya	Srinagar to Bodhgaya	Asansol to Bodhgaya
Thrissur to Bodhgaya	Allepey to Bodhgaya	Jaipur to Bodhgaya	Jodhpur to Bodhgaya	Cuttack to Bodhgaya	Agra to Bodhgaya
Kanpur to Dwarka	Lucknow to Dwarka	Allahabad to Dwarka	Varanasi to Dwarka	Srinagar to Dwarka	Asansol to Dwarka
Thrissur to Dwarka	Allepey to Dwarka	Jaipur to Dwarka	Jodhpur to Dwarka	Cuttack to Dwarka	Agra to Dwarka
Kanpur to Harmandir Sahib	Lucknow to Harmandir Sahib	Allahabad to Harmandir Sahib	Varanasi to Harmandir Sahib	Srinagar to Harmandir Sahib	Asansol to Harmandir Sahib
Thrissur to Harmandir Sahib	Allepey to Harmandir Sahib	Jaipur to Harmandir Sahib	Jodhpur to Harmandir Sahib	Cuttack to Harmandir Sahib	Agra to Harmandir Sahib

Tirupati Balaji Andhra Pradesh

Seeghra Darsanam

Sarvadarsanam

Divya Darshan

Special Darshan for the Disabled

Seeghra Darsanam

Sarvadarsanam

Sarvadarsanam

Sarvadarsanam

Seeghra Darsanam

Sarvadarsanam

Sarvadarsanam

Seeghra Darsanam

Sarvadarsanam

Sarvadarsanam

Sarvadarsanam

Sarvadarsanam

Sarvadarsanam

Sarvadarsanam

Seeghra Darsanam

Seeghra Darsanam

Seeghra Darsanam

Brahmotsavam

Venkateswara Suprabhatam

Venkateswara Stotram

Venkateswara Mangalasasanam