DEITIES TO BE WORSHIPPED in sequence:

1. First, worship at Sri Varahaswamy Temple (Sri Maha Vishnu in Varaha avatar, as Wild Boar); ancient shrine situated at the north west corner of Pushkarini Tank north of the Main Temple.

2. Next, worship at the Venkateswara Temple, Tirumalas main temple.

3. Alamelu Mangapuram to worship Alamelu Thayar - Kumkuma archana ticket at Rs.200 for 2 was very fast

If time permits visit other Vishnu temples nearby: Sri Govindaraja Perumal in Tirupati, Sri Kalyanavenkatesa Perumal at Srinivasa Mangapuram (10 km away) etc. Those visiting Tirupati might visit Sri Kalahasthi temple also (40 km), an ancient Shiva Temple where the Raghu-Kethu combine is believed to solve many astrological problems such as Kaalasarpa Dosha, Infertility etc.

The devotees who have booked any of these Arjitha sevas should report before 8 pm on the previous day of their prescribed seva option at the MBC-34 (Arjita Seva ticket counter) at Tirumala without fail. If not, they will be treated as absentees and such slots will be allotted to devotees under the current booking through randomised numbering system wef March 2012 (as per the TTD Press Release). This means that we must plan to be in Tirumala at least by 7 pm the previous day.Arjitha Seva Counter No: 0877-226-3277, 227-7777 Extn: 3679 to know if seva times have changed or any seva has been cancelled.

(1) Current Booking (at Vijaya Bank Counter, opp.VQC-1 in Tirumala) from 8 am on the previous day.

(5.2) LOTTERY FOR SEVA: Jaideeps experience on 8.6.12: There is a lottery system now available for some early morning sevas. TTD now offers a few slots for Thomala seva, Archana etc that is offered to the general public via a daily lottery system for next mornings sevas. To try your luck with this lottery system, go to the Vijaya Bank counter opposite to the C.R.O and register anytime between 11 am & 5 pm. The draw happens at 5 pm and the lucky few for the 5-10 slots are chosen on a daily basis; they have 3 hours to pay the seva fee (8 pm) and go for the seva next morning

Time to Ascent and descentTTD has introduced a minimum time limit for the ascent (28 mts) and descent of private vehicles from the entry toll gate. If you arrive early, it means you have been speeding and hence you need to pay a fine near the temple and bring back the challan before the car is let inside causing unnecessary delay. Instead drive slowly and take 30-35 minutes to go up and come down the Ghat Road.

Dharma RadhamsFree Bus Service, operated by TTD in Tirumala, known as Dharma Radhams, that pass through cottages, choultries, temples and other places in Tirumala every 3 minutes at prescribed timings.

Tonsure DetailsThe places at which mini Kalyanakattas are located are: PAC-I, PAC-II, Sri Venkateswara Guest House, N.G.G.H, Sri Varahaswami Guest House, Ram Bagicha Guest House (RBGH)-I, RBGH-II, RBGH-III, SPTC, MBC, TBC, SMC, ANC, HVC, Sri Padmavathi Guest House, Mysore Choultry, Sapthagiri Satramulu and Ist N.C.