The Parakaman Seva at Tirumala collects a huge amount of offerings worth crores of rupees daily which are including ₹3 to ₹4 crore in cash and moreover the amounts of jewelry donated by the devotees. Which is ( The Hundi) Located in the north corner of the main temple the Hundi is a major source of contributions to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
Counting these offerings is not handling by permanent staff but by selected devotees who work in public sector banks, private sector banks or as employees of the Central or State Government. The Srivari Parakamani Seva invites for those who has an eligible devotees to participate in this counting process. Employees from private companies can also are able to join in this and their organizations are recognized as institutional donors to the TTD.
an overview table for TTD Parakamani Seva 2024:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Seva Name | Parakamani Seva |
| Purpose | Counting the collections from the temple hundi |
| Eligibility | Only Hindus; Age 35-65 years for public sector employees; 35-60 years for private sector bank employees |
| Registration | Online registration required; Availability based on TTD requirements |
| Batch Timings | A-Shift: 7am-10am & 1pm-4pm; B-Shift: 10am-1pm & 4pm-6pm |
| Duration | 3 days, 4 days, or 7 days |
| Reporting Time | As per the allocated batch timing |
| Benefitsy | Voluntary service considered as Seva for Lord Balaji |
| Additional Info | Devotees must follow TTD rules and regulations |
Instructions for Participating in Tirumala Parakamani Seva
- Eligibility: for get a eligibility the only Hindu male devotees who are in between 35 to 60 years of age are allowed to participate. Participants must be free from any health issues or mental instability otherwise they are not able to take participate.
- Registration:you should notice that the Online application registration is mandatory for participating in Parakamani Seva.
- Frequency of Participation: Devotees who are wanting to apply at least 8 days in advance they need to update or book and are not permitted to participate again within 90 days of their previous service in which they have done.
- Required Documents: Participants must carry their Aadhar card and Employee ID card for verification during the application process and when reporting for the seva.
- Darshan and Prasadam: No prasadam or special darshan privileges are provided. Howeve participants are allowed Sarvadarshan from the main entry gate on the last day of the service.
- Eligible States: Only devotees from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala are allowed to participate.
- Service Timings: There are two time slots:
- Batch A: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Batch B: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM The seva lasts for 3 to 4 days.
- Prasadam at End of Service: when coming to the Prasadam you need to notice that only a participatory is able to receive 3 laddus for ₹10 each and 4 laddus for ₹25 each after completing their service.
- Dress Code: Devotees must wear a white vesti or panche during the seva.
- Reporting Location: Participants must report at Srivari Seva Sadan 2, located opposite the Varaha Swamy Rest House in Tirumala, along with their booking receipt.
- Restrictions: Devotees wearing Ayyappa Mala, Govinda Mala, or observing any Deeksha are not permitted to participate.
Steps to Book Tirumala Srivari Parakamani Seva Online:
- The willer need to get registered on tot he official website and then Use your registration details to log in to the Srivari Seva portal.
- After that you have to Fill in your details including employment, address, communication, personal and ID details.
- Before applying to the seva if you meet the eligibility criteria for Srivari Parakamani Seva the booking page will open for you.
- After that meeting the required documents and select the date you want to perform the seva. Choose the duration (3 days or 4 days) for your service.
- Also you have to verify your details (applicant and employment). Upload the required scanned documents as prompted.
- Cick the Submit button to generate the booking receipt. Your Srivari Parakamani Seva booking will now be confirmed.