Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in the hill town Tirumala, near Tirupati in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Tirumala, is a hill town in Chittoor district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Tirumala is a First most divine pilgrim center of Hindu / Vedha Religion, popularly known as Sri Venkateswara Temple - which is dedicated for the Supreme God Shri mann Narayana / Maha Vishnu. As like Rama Avathara / Krishna Avathara are known as Vibhava avathara of the God, the Sri Rengam/Tirumala/Badrinath are the existing places of Archavatharas of the Supreme God. 

History of Tirumala Venkateshwara Temple: 
The first temple at Tirumala Tirupati was built by King Thondaiman, Tamil ruler of the ancient Thondaimandalam, after he had a dream of Lord Vishnu. He is said to have built the original Gopuram (tower) and the Prakhara in the 8th century. 

Thereafter, the temple was endowed by the numerous kings of various dynasties of South India for whom the Sri Venkateswara shrine was an important religious destination. The dynasties include: the Pallvas of Kancheepuram (9th century); Cholas of Thanjavur (10th century), Pandyas of Madurai, and the various Kings and chieftains of Vijayanagar empire (14th - 15th century) who all donated money and gold and other ornaments in abundance in support of the temple. During the Vijayanagar dynasty the contribution increased substantially particularly under King Krishnadevaraya whose donation of gold and jewels enabled the entire Vimana (inner shrine) to be gilded. Subsequent rulers the Marathas and the kings of Mysore also fostered the growth and importance of Tirupati Tirumala Temple. 

Following the fall of the Hindu Kingdom, the Muslim rulers of Karnataka and thereafter the British took over the supervision of the temple. In 1843 the administration of the shrine and its estates was formally handed over to Sri Deva Dossiji of Hatiramji Mutt at Tirupati. Subsequently, in 1932 the management of the Temple was handed over to when Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), a non-profit organization that was established to protect this important religious heritage. The TTD runs various charitable trusts with the proceeds from the pilgrims. 

The Tirumala Hill is 3200 ft above sea level, and is about 10.33 sq miles in area. It comprises seven peaks, representing the seven hoods of Adisesha, thus earning the name, Seshachalam. The seven peaks are called Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrishabhadri, Narayanadri and Venkatadri. 

1. Vrushabadri - Hill of Nandi, the vahana of Lord Shiva. 
2. Anjanadri - Hill of Lord Hanuman. 
3. Neeladri - Hill of Neela Devi. 
4. Garudadri - Hill of Garuda, the vahana of Lord Vishnu. 
5. Seshadri - Hill of Sesha, the dasa of Lord Vishnu. 
6. Naraynadri - Hill of Narayana (Vishnu) 
7. Venkatadri - Hill of Lord Venkateswara. 

The sacred temple of Sri Venkateshwara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatadri, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini.

Tirumala Darshan Details

As more than fifty thousand pilgrims visit the Sri Venkateswara Temple every day, TTD has organised efficient systems to ensure the smooth movement of pilgrims.

·         Vaikuntam Queue Complex

·         Sarvadarsanam

·         Special Entry Darshan (Seeghra Darshan)

·         Sudarsanam Token System

·         Special Darshan for the Physically Disabled and the Aged

·         Divya Darshan

·         Darshan Timings

Vaikuntam Queue Complex

The entrance for darshan is through the Vaikuntam Queue Complex. The complex is a series of inter-connected halls that leads to the main temple. An efficient queue system ensures that pilgrims move in an orderly fashion through the Queue Complex, towards the main temple.

The halls in the Queue Complex are clean, spacious and airy.TTD provides a wide range of facilities in the Queue Complex:

·         Food is provided for the waiting pilgrims free of cost.

·         Milk, Coffe & Tea provided for waiting pilgrims free of cost.

·         Medical aid

·         Sale of photographs, calendars and other TTD publications

·         Toilets

·         Closed Circuit Television, through which devotional programmes and music are relayed

·         Cloak rooms near the Vaikuntam Queue Complex entrance

·         Places where footwear can be deposited, free of cost (at the entrance)

There are officers to look after the facilities in the Vaikuntam Queue Complex, regulate the queues and attend to complaints.

Sarvadarsanam

Sarvadarsanam means 'darshan for all'. The timings for Sarvadarsanam are different on different days of the week. Please refer the weekly temple programme for the timings.

On normal days, about 18 hours are allotted for Sarvadarsanam and on peak days, it is open for 20 hours.

Around 50,000 pilgrims visit the main temple every day.

Special Entry Darshan (Seeghra Darshan)

The Seeghra Darshanm facility is introduced 0n 21-09-2009 to provide quick Darshan for the Pilgrims. The cost of the Ticket is Rs.300/- per pilgrim. The tickets will be issued at VQC-I in a separate queue line with 4 counters, after taking the tickets, the pilgrims are directly allowed for Darshan. Seeghra Darshan tickets will be issued on all the Sarva Darshan timings.

The darshan timings are the same as that for Sarvadarsanam.

Special Entry Darshan Timings ( Seeghra Darshan )

MONDAY            7:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

TUESDAY           8:00  AM TO 2:00 PM

WEDNESDAY    9:00 AM TO 2:00 PM

THURSDAY        9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

FRIDAY              9:30 AM TO 9:00 PM

SATURDAY        7:00 AM TO 9:00 PM

SUNDAY            7:00 AM TO 9:00 PM

Divya Darshan

Divya Darshan facility is provided for pedestrian who come on foot to Tirumala through Gali Gopuram or Srivari Mettu.

Bio-metric counters are established on these foot paths, to facilitate free darshan, free accommodation (P.A.C) and free food facilities at Tirumala.

Sudarshan token System

The Sudarsanam token system was introduced to minimise the waiting time for Sarvadarsanam, Special Darshan and other paid darshan/sevas. Some of its features: The tokens are available Rs.50/- token at the

1.Second Choultry (behind the Railway Station),

2.Bhudevi Complex,

3. Alipiri Tollgate,

4.Sreenivasam in Tirupati,

5.Srivari Sannidhi, Tirupati,

6. RTC Bus stand in Tirupati,

7.TTD Information centre ,Renigunta (opposite to the Renigunta Railway Station).

The time of darshan is indicated on the tokens.Pilgrims can enter the Vaikuntam Queue Complex at Tirumala at the time indicated on the tokens. . As this system saves on waiting time, it provides pilgrims with enough time to visit temples in the vicinity like Sri Govindarajaswami Temple and Kapila Teertham at Tirupati, Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple at Tiruchanur and Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swami Temple at Srinivasa Mangapuram.To help TTD keep a track of the number of pilgrims and ensure their smooth flow, one token is issued per head. Collective tokens for groups are not issued.Sudarshan tokens to a tune of 5000 perday, Tuesday and Wednesday 2000 perday will be issued from 05:00am some precautions for you to take:

Collect your Sudarsanam token only from TTD-run counters.

Tokens issued by others are not valid.

Do not exchange tokens.

Do not trust touts.

Special Darshan for physically disabled and Aged

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.

Tirumala Brahmotsavam Activities

               

The main activities carried out during Brahmotsavam:

·         Aalaya Suddhi

·         Mritsangrahanam

·         Dwajarohanam

·         Vahana Seva

·         Srivari Koluvu

·         Snapanam

·         Choornabhishekam

·         Chakrasnanam

·         Devatodwasanam

·         Dhwajavarohanam

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 Lord’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.

Day	Morning	Evening
First	Dwajarohanam	Pedda Sesha Vahanam
Second	Chinna Sesha Vahanam	Hamsa Vahanam
Third	Simha Vahanam	Mutyapu Pandiri Vahanam
Fourth	Kalpavriksha Vahanam	Sarva Bhoopala Vahanam
Fifth	Mohini Avataram	Garuda Seva
Sixth	Hanumantha Vahanam	Swarna Ratham, Gajavahanam
Seventh	Suryaprabha Vahanam	Chandraprabha Vahanam
Eighth	Rathotsavam	Aswa Vahanam
Ninth	Pallaki Utsavam, Chakrasnanam	Golden Tiruchi Utsavam, Dwajavarohanam

The daily sevas performed at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple are given in chronological order.
Sevas Performed for the Main Deity
Seva	Time	Seva Time	Day of Seva Performed	Cost per Ticket (INR)	No.of Persons allowed	Prasadam/ Bahumanam
Suprabhatam (Children below 10 years are not allowed)	02:00 hrs	02:30	Daily	120.00	One	2 small laddus
Thomala Seva Note: Tickets will not be available for Monday for the months of May, June and July.	03:00 hrs	03:30	Tue-Wed-Thu	220.00	One	2 small laddus
Archana  Note: Tickets will not be available for Monday for the months of May, June and July.	04:00 hrs	04:30	Tue-Wed-Thu	220.00	One	2 small laddus
Sevas Performed for the Utsava Murthi
Kalyanotsavam Reporting Time/Place Cost (INR) No. of Persons allowed Prasadam/ Bahumanam 10:.00hrs Supadham 1000.00 Two Two [2] Big laddus,Two [2] vadas,Five [5] small laddus, One [1] Cotton Upper, One Blouse Piece Arjitha Brahmotsavam Reporting Time/Place Cost (INR) No. of Persons allowed Prasadam/ Bahumanam 13:30 hrs Vaibhavotsava Mandapam 200.00 One Two [2] small Laddus Dolotsavam (Unjal Seva) Reporting Time/Place Cost (INR) No. of Persons allowed Prasadam/ Bahumanam 11:30hrs Supadham 200.00 One two [2] Small Laddus Vasanthotsavam Reporting Time/Place Cost (INR) No. of Persons allowed Prasadam/ Bahumanam 14:00hrs Vaibhavotsava Mandapam 300.00 One Two [2] Small laddus Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva Reporting Time/Place Cost (INR) No. of Persons allowed Prasadam/ Bahumanam 17:00 hrs Koluvu Mandapam 200.00 One Two [2] Small Laddus

Guide Lines for online Booking of Sevas/Accommodation: 

Guide Lines for online Booking of Sevas/Accommodation: Registration with TTD Website is mandatory for booking Srivari Arjitha sevas / Accommodation, wherein pilgrim is provided with username and password. Only one seva (persons allowed more than one) and one accommodation will be allotted for one registered user with in 90 days from the seva/accommodation date. Note: Maximum of 2 tickets can be booked for the same day for the same seva, where one person is allowed.
1.Internet Booking : Advance Booking of Srivari Arjitha Sevas can be booked from the Websitewww.ttdsevaonline.com, 90 days in advance.
2.e-Darshan Counters: Advance Booking of Srivari Arjitha Sevas (Suprabhatam, kalyanotsavam,Arjitha Brahmotsavam,Dolotsavam,Vasanthotsavam, sahasra Deepalakarana Seva,Nija Pada Darshanam,Vishesha Pooja), Rs.50/- Darshan, Rs.100/-, Rs.500/- accommodation can be booked from the available e-Darshan Counters, 60 days in advance.
3.Advance Booking: Advance Booking of Srivari Arjitha Sevas can be done by sending Demand Draft in favour of the Executive Officer, T.T.D to the Assistant Executive Officer, Arjitham Office, Sri T.T.,Tirumala - 517 504 , 90days in advance. The Demand Draft for Advance Booking of seva can be accepted only for the following sevas:Suprabhatam, Kalyanothsavam, Dolothsavam, Arjitha Brahmothsavam, Visesha Pooja, Vasanthothsavam, Sahasra Deepalankarana seva, Nijapada darshanam.
4.Current Booking: Current Booking is the facility to book Arjitha sevas one day in advance or for the same day which are issued at Tirumala in Single Window Counter opposite to CRO, Tirumala.
The Quota to book Srivari Arjitha Sevas through e-Darshan, Internet and Advance Booking and Current Booking :
Arjitha Seva Tickets Available for booking from March 5th 2010
Name of the Seva	Current booking	Advance booking Available	Internet Booking	E-darshan booking	Seva Performing days	Cost (Rs.)	Persons Allowed	Bahumanam
Suprabhatam	100	95	50	50	Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-Sun	120.00	One	2 Small laddus
Thomala Seva	Nil	Nil	10	Nil	Tue-Wed-Thu	220.00	One	2 Small laddus
Archana Seva	Nil	Nil	10	Nil	Tue-Wed-Thu	220.00	One	2 Small laddus
Kalyanotsavam	100	150	150	100	Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-Sun	1000.00	Two	Two [2] Big laddus Two [2] vadas Five [5] Small laddus One [1] Art silk Upper (or) One Blouse Piece and 3 Grams Silver Dollar
Arjitha brahmothsavam	25	13	Nil	12	Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-Sun	200.00	One	Two [2] small Laddus
Unjal Seva (Dolothsavam)	10	10	Nil	10	Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-Sun	200.00	One	Two [2] small Laddus
Vasanthothsavam	25	13	5	12	Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-Sun	300.00	One	Two [2] small Laddus
Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva	70	25	Nil	25	Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-Sun	200.00	One	Two [2] small Laddus
Nijapada Darshnam	100	200	100	200	Fri	200.00	One	One [1] Small Laddu
Vishesha Pooja	25	25	25	25	Mon	600.00	One	One [1] Big Laddu, One[1] Vada One [1] Art silk Upper (or) One Blouse Piece
Astadala Paada Padmaradhana	Nil	Nil	10	20	Tue	1,250.00	One	Two [2] Big laddus Two [2] vadas One [1] Art silk Upper (or) One Blouse Piece
Sahasra Kalasabhishekam	Nil	Nil	Nil	Nil	Wed	850.00	One	One [1] Big laddu One [1] vada Two [2] Appams Two [2] Dosas One [1] Art silk Upper (or) One Blouse Piece Pulihora,Chakkera Pongal, Payasam
Thiruppavada	Nil	Nil	Nil	Nil	Thu	850.00	One	One [1] Big Laddu One [1] Vada, One [1] Jilebi, One [1] Tentola One [1] Art silk Upper (or) One Blouse Piece Pulihora
Poorabhishekam	Nil	Nil	Nil	Nil	Fri	750.00	One	Two [2] Vadas, Two [2] small laddus
Melchat Vasthram	Nil	Nil	Nil	Nil	Fri	12,250.00	Two (the couple will be allowed for Abhishekam)	Two [2] Big laddus Two [2] Vadas One [1] Art silk Upper (or) One Blouse Piece
Notes To reserve seva tickets in advance, you can send a Demand Draft drawn on any nationalised bank, in favour of The Executive Officer, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati, (attach xerox copy of photo Id Proof (PAN card, Driving License , Voter Id, Passport, House hold card) along with the requisition letter ) and sent to the following address: Assistant Executive Officer Arjitham Office Sri T.T.,Tirumala - 517 504 Contact No.0877-2263589, 2263679 Advance reservations are not allowed for Ekanta Seva and Archanantara Darsanam is cancelled.

Voluntary Service

SRIVARI SEVA

VOLUNTARY SERVICE TO THE LORD OF SEVEN HILLS

Tirumala, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, is visited by millions of ardent devotees every year. With a view to render better service to these pilgrims who come from far-flung parts of the country, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has launched ‘Sri Vari Seva’.

The Seva provides a unique opportunity to the devotees to serve fellow pilgrims and participate in devout service aimed at inculcating a sense of fellow-feeling and a spirit of service. According to the scriptures, the divine grace can be attained not only by worshipping the Lord in the sanctum sanctorum but also by serving His devotees. Thus, the ‘Srivari Seva’ ensures the added benefit of serving Lord Srinivasa through selfless service to His devotees.

Under the seva, pilgrims can offer their voluntary service in the following areas:

1. Annadanam 2. Queue Lines 3. Kalyana Katta 4. Gardens 5. Laddu Counters

6. Vaikuntam Queue Complexes 7. Free Bus 8. Pilgrims Amenities Complexes

9. Information Centres 10. Vigilance 11. Health 12. Central Reception Office (CRO)

13. Srivari Thirunamam 14. Bus Stops 15. Pushkarini 16. Pusthaka prasadam etc.,

The Pilgrims are free to choose the area according to their interest and aptitude. They may make spot registration at the cell functioning Inside RTC Bus stand Tirumala. Groups consisting of not less than 10 members and ready to work for atleast one week may participate in the seva on prior intimation and they will be provided with free food and accommodation at Tirumala. Bhajan troupes can also take part in this service which will be an inspiring experience to the participants. Professional like doctors, engineers, management executives and experts in their chosen fields who can render service to the devotees are welcome to offer their service through Srivari Seva.

Srivari Seva will form an integral part of worship at Tirumala. It enlivens our spiritual life and prepares our body and soul to act to the will of the Supreme Lord. Through Srivari Seva TTD endeavours to perpetuate a noble tradition devotedly followed by our illustrious acharyas like Tirumala Nambi, Ramanujacharya and Ananthalvar.

Devotees desirous of offering ‘Srivari Seva’ may please enroll themselves at ‘Srivari Seva Sadan’, Inside RTC Bus stand, Tirumala or write a letter to the Public Relations Officer, T.T.Devasthanams, K.T.Road, Tirupati. A.P.

GUIDELINES TO SRIVARI SEVA VOLUNTEERS

·         A group consisting of not less than 10 members is eligible for rendering Srivari Seva for Seven days. The members should be spiritually motivated to offer selfless service. Interested voluntary groups can send their requisition letter containing the name, address, age, sex, profession and stamp size photograph etc. of each participant to the Public Relations Officer, TTD, administrative Building, K.T. Road, Tirupati – 517501 at least one month in advance.

·         Both men and women between 18 to 62 years of age are permitted for service.

·         The respective team leader / co-ordinators are requested to produce the total information about the volunteers / viz., Name, Father name / Husband name, Postal Address, Profession, Religion, Stamp size photo, Telephone No. if any to the Serivari Seva Sadan, Tirumala.

·         Srivari sevaks are advised not to bring children, aged and sick people along with them.

·         They should report to the superintendent / Officer on Special Duty at Srivari Seva Sadan, Inside RTC Bus stand, Tirumala on their arrival as per the dates mentioned in the order, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

·         Free Accommodation will be provided to the sevaks in Seva Sadan. Sevaks are requested to bring their own lock & keys for locker. In case the accommodation is provided at Prilgrims Amenities Complex, the Srivari Sevaks should be ready to pay Rs. 200 towards caution deposit for locker and Rs. 100 for mat which is refundable.

·         Duties will be allotted everyday, at 4 p.m. at Srivari seva Sadan. Sevaks should be willing to perform duty at least for 6 hours daily.

·         Please wear Srivari Seva scarves while on duty. But they should not be worn while going for Srivari darsan and other places.

·         Sevaks are requested to attend Training session at Asthanamandapam or Seva Sadan at 7 a.m. on every Friday. It is a compulsory.

·         Always chant ‘Govinda’ and address everyone as ‘Govinda’.

·         Srivari Seva is purely a volunatary Service to extend help the visiting pilgrims. No payment, either in cash or kind, should be made to anyone for Srivari Seva.

·         The sevaks can take part in bhajans and nagara sankirtanas everyday. They can also utilize the musical instruments which are available in Srivari Seva Sadan.

·         No Temple duties to Srivari Sevaks.

·         Do perform Srivari Seva as a loving service to Lord Srinivasa.

Devotees who want to offer Srivari Seva may enroll themselves at Seva Sadan, Tirumala:

For Further details contact:

Public Relations Officer, TTDs, K.T. Road, Tirupati.

Ph: 2264561 or A.P.R.O. cum O.S.D., Srivari Seva Sadan

Inside RTC Bus stand, Tirumala

Ph. 0877-2263544, 226 4271.

TTD requests all visitors to preserve the sanctity of the Tirumala area.

Suggestions in the form of 'Dos and Don'ts' are displayed at various places in Tirupati and Tirumala. You are requested to get acquainted with them before you visit Tirumala.

A summary of these suggestions:

Dos

• Do book your travel and accommodation in Tirumala through TTD in advance.
• Do pay obeisance to your Ishta Daivam or Kula Daivam before you start for Tirumala.
• Do bathe in the Pushkarini and worship Sri Varahaswami in His temple before you worship Lord Sri Venkateswara.
• Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
• Do observe absolute silence inside the temple and chant Om Sri Venkatesaya Namah to yourself.
• Do bathe in the Papavinasanam and Akasa Ganga teerthams near Tirumala.
• Do respect ancient customs while at Tirumala.
• Do respect and promote religious sentiments among co-pilgrims.
• Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.
• Do contact any of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Enquiry Offices for information regarding the temple and your worship there.
• Do pradakshinam (keeping the shrine to your right) with devotion before entering the temple.
• Do wear a tilak in accordance with your religious affiliation.
• Do follow the procedures of the temple and wait for your turn for the darshan of the Lord

Don'ts

• Don't come to Tirumala for any purpose other than worshipping the Lord.
• Don't carry too much jewellery or cash with you.
• Don't eat non-vegetarian food. Don't consume liquor or other intoxicants.
• Don't approach strangers for accommodation.
• Don't wear footwear, or move around in a vehicle, in and around the premises of the temple.
• Don't rush in for darshan, but move along in the queue.
• Don't approach touts for quick darshan.
• Don't prostrate (sastanga danda pranamam) inside the temple.
• Don't buy spurious prasadam from street vendors.
• Don't throw away the prasadam and teertham given to you at the temple.
• Don't enter the temple, if, according to custom or usage, you are prohibited to enter.
• Don't wear flowers and garlands in Tirumala; all flowers are for the Lord only.
• Don't encourage beggars.
• Don't spit or be a nuisance inside the temple premises.
• Don't enter the shrine naked or wearing only a loin-cloth
• Don't wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
• Don't carry any weapon inside the temple.
• Don't eat food brought from outside or chew betel leaves in the temple premises.
• Don't evacuate urine or motion or spit in the premises of the temple.
• Don't sleep in the temple premises.
• Don't commit any act of violence or harshness in the temple premises.
• Don't quarrel in the temple premises.
• Don't talk about your wealth, money and status.
• Don't sit with your back facing the Deity.
• Don't pay obeisance with only one hand.