Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams(TTD) manages approximate 10000 temples in Andhra state out of which Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple and Tirumala Srivari seva is most famous. Every day, this temple gets almost 1.5 lakh pilgrims, and out of them, 1,00,000-plus people attempt to have the darshan of Lord Balaji in different sessions.
Earlier, TTD tried to use contract employees for providing services in temples, but it failed because of the involvement of high costs and the transparency of the procedure. To overcome this, the TTD Executive Officer launched the Srivari Seva, an options for the devotees who want to serve in the Tirumala and Tirupati temples voluntarily.
By this service, devotees of #Srivari from ten states all over india are able to volunteer in temple activities as Tirumala Srivari Sevaks without any registration fees. Here the number of volunteers needed daily ranges from 1000 to 5000 to undertake several tasks within the temple. Now, let us look into various sevas that are available with the Srivari Sevaks.
TTD Suprabhata Seva Darshan 2024 :Timings,Dates & Booking
what are the different types of tirumala srivari sevas
| Type of Seva | Description | Cost (Approx.) | Timings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishekam | Ritualistic bath with holy water for the deity to bless the devotees. | Varies | Morning & Evening |
| Kalyanam Seva | Wedding ceremony offered to the deity. | Varies | Specific days only |
| Vishesha Puja | Special prayers performed for the well-being of individuals or families. | Varies | Daily |
| Sahasra Nama Archana | Recitation of the 1000 names of the deity to earn blessings. | Varies | Daily |
| Thulabaram | Offering weight equivalent to one’s body weight in goods (e.g., fruits, sugar). | Varies | During special occasions |
| Maha Abhishekam | Grand abhishekam with special items like milk, honey, and coconut. | Varies | Monthly or special days |
| Vow (Vratha) Seva | Seva where devotees vow to offer prayers and offerings after fulfilling a wish. | Varies | Special days |
| Archana Seva | Offering flowers and chanting prayers. | Varies | Daily |
| Homa (Fire Ritual) | Performing sacred fire rituals for prosperity and good health. | Varies | Special occasions |
These are some of the prominent Sevas performed at the Thirukmala temple, with costs and timings varying based on the specific seva and the time of year.
How to Apply for Tirumala Srivari Seva Voluntary Service:
Contrary to garlanding services, the Srivari Seva service does not need a service ticket and is free to join. The temple provides stay facility, food and one day darshan after performing the service. A services offered reward of two Laddus is offered to the volunteers at the end of the service.
The temporary residential arrangements for the male sevaks are living at Seva Sadan, situated near the RTC Bus Depot The female sevaks are housed at PAC III complex.
Tirumala Srivari Sevaks are supposed to work around the temple premise. Participation of a child in general service may not exceed 7 days. For servicing Laddu Seva, the number of days which one can serve is only Three days for servicing Parakamani Seva is for Two days only. Parakamani Seva has daily participation capacity of 250-400 generally throughout the year.
In case of Laddu Seva and other services like darshan queue regulation a maximum of 7 days is permitted. If interested, devotees can also apply directly using an enrollment form at the Srivari Seva Sadan Office.
TTD Srivari Seva Online Registration for Service at Tirumala Temple:
Devotees who wish to serve the Lord and help others can register for Srivari Seva at the official website: This may be accessed on the website at [srivariseva.tirumala.org. It must be registered by the leader of the group and the later account would be used to sign in other members of the group. Candidates applying to the company must be between 18 and 65 years of age.
Before registration, one has to ensure and verify availability of seva slots. The seva registration process is almost like the darshan booking But no money is required to get enrolled in the Tirumala Sri Vari Seva.
In most cases, there will be several instructions and a number of notes to be read before making the booking. It is to be noted that once a devotee becomes part of the seva, they can’t be in it for another three months minimum.
For Arjitha Seva tickets, you will need to visit www.ttdsevaonline.com. It needs to be stated that Srivari Seva is a volunteer one, and the actions in no way are connected to darshan registrations.