Dress Style to Get Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Darshan

Any casuals or formals are fine but you find most of the people in traditional wear ( men in dothis and women in sarees).

Men should wear dhoti, or pajamas, formal dresses like Shirt and Pants are also allowed for women the dress code is saree ,l half saree with blouse, chudiar. This rule is applicable for foreigners also.

Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed, with these dress, you will not be allowed inside the temple.

Note: Don't try to wear hip-hop t-shirts caps jewelery accessories coz you look dumb to those people around 

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Easy Ways to Get Quick Darshan in Tirumala

There are different types of Darshans available in Tirumala Tirupati.devotee can get quick and comfort darshan if they know available various darshans in Tirumala.

Sarva Darshan
There is free darshan in Tirumala called Sarva darshan.It takes more time to get darshan of Lord Balaji. This is not a running queue.Devotees need to wait in vaikuntam-2 for some time.
Divya Darshan
this darshan is only for devotees who reach Tirumala by steps.there are two footpath ways to reach Tirumala.

• Allipiri footpath way 
• Sri Vaari Steps

Seeghra Darshan
devotees can book special darshan tickets  TTD online portal.cost of this ticket will be Rs.300.while booking a ticket, It will ask to choose a time slot.devotees should report on or before their time slot.
Senior Citizens and Handicapped Darshan
This special darshan is only for senior citizens and physically disabled devotees.Senior citizens age should be 65 or above.Age proof is required for senior citizens.Disabled people also should carry a medical certificate for their disability.
Infant Darshan
parents who have a child below one-year-old, Those people are allowed for this darshan.this is free darshan for both infant and his/her parents.
VIP break Darshan
there is a special break darshan for VIPs.this darshan will be available in morning break times.central, state ministers, MLAs, MLCs, business magnets and TTD employees are only allowed for this darshan.devotees are also allowed for break darshan who have VIPs or Higher officials recommendation letters.
Mahadhwara  Darshan
country President, Prime minister, chief ministers, other country presidents, are only permitted to enter through mahadhwaram in the temple.

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Free Vehicle Parking Places in Tirumala Tirupati

There is no need to worry about the parking in tirumala.there are many parking basements in Tirumala for two wheelers and four wheelers.Every guest house and the cottage has space for vehicle parking.you can park at any below parking areas in Tirumala.

Free Parking Places in Tirumala   

• Parking space available at Rambagicha Guest House.Walkable to Main Temple.

• MBC Guest House Near to the Vaikuntam I and SMC Cottages.

• Sapthagiri near to the Filter House.

• Near to PAC cottages which are Opposite to Tirumala Bus Station, devoteesBehind CRO office.

• Varahaswamy Guest House-I, beside to the main Temple.

• ATC Car parking which is Behind to the main Temple.

• Parking space at Varahaswamy Guest HouDevotees.

• Pilgrims can park their vehicle at MBC Guest House who is all going for Seva Rs.300 Darshan and Supadham Darshan. 

• Devotees can park their vehicles at Rambagicha Guest House to watch Vahana Seva from the gallery at Thiru Mada Streets.

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Hair Offering Timings in Kalyana Katta Tirumala

Devotees and pilgrims come to Tirumala Tirupati Temple from across the world to get darshan of Lord Venkateswara.Tirulama is famous for laddu and tonsuring(Head Shave or Hair offering).Most of the devotees offer their hair to the Lord before getting darshan.Hair offering places are called as Kalyana Katta which is located opposite to the TTD Free meals building.pilgrims can offer their hair at many locations in Tirumala.few of the list is below.

Kalyana Katta Timings in Tirumala 

• SMC Kalyanakatta from 6 am - 6 pm.

• TBC Kalyanakatta from 6 am – 6 pm.

• NGGH Kalyanakatta from 6 am – 6 pm.

• M.B.C Kalyanakatta from 6 am – 6 pm.

• Padmavathi Guest House from 6 am – 6 pm.

• Hill View Kalyanakata from 6 am – 6 pm.

• Panchajanyam Kalyanakatta from 6 am – 6 pm.

• Sri Venkateswara Guest House from 6 am – 6 pm.

• Kousthubham Guest House Kalyanakatta from 6 am – 6 pm.

• Kalyana Katta 2 (Near Main Kalyanakatta) - 24 hours.

• Main KalynaKatta (Opp. Annadanam Complex) - 24 hours.

• Rambageecha Guest House (Near Main Temple)  from 6 am – 6 pm.

• PAC II Kalyanakatta (Opp Tirumala Bus station)  from 6 am – 9 pm.

• Varahaswamy I Kalyana Katta. Varahaswamy Guest House from 6 am – 9 pm.

• Pilgrim Amenities Complex I (Opposite Tirumala Bus stand) from 6 am – 9 pm.

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Travel time limit on Tirumala ghat road

Tirumala Ghat Road has a minimum time limit to reach up hills of Tirumala.travel time of every vehicle will be noted at the start, Endpoints of Tirumala ghat road.Every vehicle driver should get register their entry time and vehicle number at the start point of ghat road.Follow below timings and rules to travel on Tirumala Ghat road.

Ghat Road Travel Time Limit to Tirumala

• Distance from Tirupati Bus Station to Tirumala:22 Km.

• Travel Time from Allipiri Entrance to Tirumala should be minimum 35 Minutes.

• From Tirumala to Tirupati Ghat road journey should be 40 minutes or more.

• If any vehicle reaches Before the minimum time limit, That vehicle will be banned for 3 days to travel on that ghat road.

• Tirupati Ghat road will remain closed until morning from 12:00 to 3:30 AM.

• Both Tirumala to Tirupati, Tirupati to Tirumala ghat ways are different.there is an only one emergency connecting point at near Mokalamitta.

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10 unknown facts about the Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple

Tirumala Temple is the of the richest temple in the world.pilgrims come across from the world and offer donations to the god.interms of temple income and wealth, Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple is the richest temples among the worldwide temples.This also the most visited temple in the world.

1. At Temple Main entrance, We can see Ananthalwar's Crowbar by which Ananthalwar had hit the Lord Balaji's chin when Lord came as a kid to help him.Read the complete story of Ananthalwar crowbars History.
2. It said that Tirumala Venkateswara Swamy idol has the original hair.Temple authorities and priests say that this hair never gets curly and always silky and smooth.
3. There is one unknown village in Tirumala forest area where no one is allowed other than residents.There is flower garden where the flowers are fetched and used in at the sanctum.Not only flowers but also food products like milk, butter, ghee, etc. are brought from this village to worship of Lord.
4.  The main Idol of Lord Venkateswara looks like situated in the center position in the sanctum.However, it established to right corner.you could find this when you keen observation.
5. As part daily Seva, the Lord will be decorated at the bottom with dhoti and top with saree.This used clothes will be presented to participants of special Seva which cost is nearly Rs.50,000.Chance of getting this special Seva ticket is not easy.
6. The flower used in Sanctum will never be brought to the outside.All used flowers will leave in back side water well which exists behind the idol of Venkateswara Swamy.
7. You can hear the sound of an ocean by placing the ear on the back side of Venkateswara Swamy idol.No matter how many times you clean back side there exist moisture on the back of the Lord idol.
8. On the chest of Lord Venkateswara Swamy Idol, Goddess Lakshmi Devi image is imprinted.Every Thursday during the Seva called "Nijarupa Darshanam" Lord will be decorated with sandalwood.while removing the applied sandalwood after the Seva mold Lakshmi Devi will be obtained which is kept for sale.
9. The Oil Lamps which are using in front of Lord Venkateswara Idol are never put off.One more surprising thing is no one knows the day they lit up those lights.However, sure they did it thousand of years ago only.
10. During the 18th century, Tirumala Temple closed for 12 years stories say that one unknown named king hanged 12 people in front of temple God for their unsacred thing in the temple.

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Free Luggage Lockers in Tirumala Tirupati

It is not so easy to book a room in Tirumala Tirupati.mostly in the festival and special Seva times; All the rooms filled before two months itself.So at that times, the only option is taking a luggage locker.pilgrim can deposit all their belonging and luggage safely in lockers.These amenities buildings are call as  PAC (pilgrim amenities center). There are two PAC's are there in Tirumala.

 PAC-I situated beside Central reception office (C.R.O) Tirumala.Also, PAC-II  located on the way to NGC cottage road.pilgrims are not allowed to carry any electronic gadgets in temple premises.they can place any authorized materials and electronic devices such as cameras and mobiles phones, etc. in lockers.pilgrims can lock allocated locker with their lock.Pilgrim can do bath and fresh-up activities at any PAC, Tirumala.

Important Notes For Pilgrims 

• Pilgrims should pay Rs.500 as a deposit for taking locker at any PAC, Tirumala.depost money will be refunded back once you give back locker keys back.
• Electronic gadgets are not allowed inside the temple.Pilgrims can use their locker to keep any electronic devices.
• Few other facilities are also available at PACs.devotees hair offer can also be done here.Also, can take a bath and other fresh-up Activities.
• Lockers are allocated at only PAC only.Not available in online or any third parties.

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Angapradakshina Information And Timings in Tirumala

Most of the devotees and pilgrims aren't aware of Angapradikshina availability in Tirumala.Angapradikshina tickets will be distributed every day at1 Pm except on Thursdays.this seva not available on Fridays. Both Male and Female devotees can do Angapradikshina in Tirumala.

Important Notes For Angapradikshina in Tirumala

• Angrapradakshina tickets are distributed with free of cost.tickets are limited to 750 per day.
• Angapradakshina ticket will be given before one day only
• Both male and female devotees should take a dip in the pond and stand in a queue with wearing wet clothes.
• The queue will start from morning 1 Am and Angapradakshina will start approx 3:30 Am.
• One laddu token will be distributed to the devotees who went for Angapradakshina.Aadhaar is necessary to get laddu token.
• The devotee will get special darshan After completing their Angapradakshina.
• Devotees should wear a traditional dress only.men can wear paijama, dhoti or Pancha and women can wear saree, Punjabi dress or any ethnic wear.

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How To Book A Room in Tirumala Easily

Booking room in Tirumala becomes easier than before.but devotees and pilgrims are should remember few tips before booking room online.TTD facilitated online room booking on their official website ( https://ttdsevaonline.com ).click on TTD online accommodation option to check rooms availability. it is always preferable to book a room(s) at least before 2 months.

Types of Rooms And Cost

Pilgrim can book a room before 60 days from required date.if you have already an account in TTD Online Seva, log in with your mail Id and password.if you don't have an account then just register with your details using any one of your identity cards.

There are different rooms with different cost like Rs.50,100,500,600,1500.all the rooms are non-Ac only except Rs.1500 Rooms(in fact there is no need of Ac in Tirumala).regaurdless of cost there are only 2 beds available in every room.The minimum number of persons should be more than one and maximum should be 6 per each room.

How To extend Stay In Tirumala Room

Due to Heavy Crowd in Tirumala, TTD allows any pilgrim to book a room for only 24 hours.if anyone needs to extend their room validity then they can stay for next day with paying additional day charge at that time of vacating.if anyone stayed more than 2 days they should pay extra 100% as fine.

Where to Get Room Number in Tirumala

book a TTD online accommodation and carry a copy while going to Tirumala.Tirumala rooms are used to issue at C.R.O office near spatha Giri.this office provide different services like room allocation, lottery Tickets, Seva Tickets etc.

Where To get Room Keys in Tirumala

At C.R.O offices they will check your booked room details and gives you a slip with cottage name and room number.reach to the cottage which is allocated to you.there you can find one office at the building entrance.there they will give you room keys with verifying count and Id cards.

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Special Darshan for Senior Citizens and Physically disabled in Tirumala

Senior Citizens and physically Disabled devotees have an exclusive darshan option in tirumala.they can avail this entrance free of cost only.All they need to do is carrying their age proof, or government issued disability certificate.there is no need for any advance booking.they can go by this darshan directly with showing their proofs at the Supadham entrance which is near to the Nambi temple.This darshan available every day in two schedules.one is 8 AM to 1 PM, and another one is  10 AM to 3 PM except in exceptional Seva times in Tirumala.

Special Darshan  Process for Senior Citizen and Physically Disabled

• Senior Citizen's age should be 65 above to avail this darshan.

• Government issues Identity proof is mandatory for senior citizens and physically challenges.

• If the husband is a senior citizen, then his wife also can go for darshan along with him.

• Darshan entrance is at Supadham situated near Tirumala Nambi temple.

• Relatives or friends are allowed to the queue with privileges other than his wife.

• There is no charge/ticket to avail this darshan.This entrance is free of cost.

• This darshan is available only four times per year to the person.that means only once in a quarter.

• Supadham queue line has a limitation.Maximum 1400 devotees are only allowed per day.

• Children who are under 12 years old, will be allowed to the darshan along with privileges.

• On every Friday, this darshan is available in the afternoon only, i.e., 3 PM only.

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