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TTD MAKES EXTENSIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR DEVOTEES

CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF DRINKING WATER AND ANNAPRASADAM THROUGH SRIVARI SEVAKS

DARSHAN UPDATES BEING ANNOUNCED IN 5 LANGUAGES THROUGH RADIO & BROADCASTING

Tirumala, 21 May 2026: In view of the summer vacation rush, the number of devotees arriving at Tirumala for the darshan of Sri Venkateswara has been increasing day by day.

In the last five days, a sea of humanity witnessed in Tirumala and is expected to continue for the next few weeks.

TTD has made extensive arrangements for the convenience of devotees.

Special sheds have been erected around the Srivari Temple surroundings, Laddu counters, and other high-footfall areas. Further, synthetic enamel cool paint has been applied on the four Mada Streets to protect devotees from ground heat. Temporary toilets have also been arranged along the queue lines from Batagangamma Temple Circle to Outer Ring Road.

Hundreds of Srivari Sevaks are continuously distributing drinking water and Annaprasadams to devotees waiting in outside serpentine queue lines in round the clock shifts.

Similarly, under the supervision of the TTD Health Department, mobile water drums are being used in crowded areas to provide drinking water to devotees waiting in outside lines through Srivari Sevaks.

In accordance with the crowd situation, a mobile first-aid center has also been kept available along the queue lines on the Outer Ring Road.

As accommodation facilities in Tirumala are limited, TTD can allot accommodation only to around 60,000 devotees at a time. 9,000 lockers are available in PAC-1, PAC-2, PAC-3, PAC (Padmanabha Nilayam), and PAC-5. All these facilities are presently fully occupied with over crowd.

TTD has also made elaborate arrangements for devotees offering tonsure to the Sri Venkateshwara. Along with the main Kalyanakatta, 11 mini Kalyanakattas are functioning for devotees 24×7.

In the last five days alone, 4,32,213 devotees had darshan of Lord Venkateswara. More than 90,000 devotees visited the temple on May 16 and 17. Likewise, the number of devotees offering tonsure also increased significantly. More than 43,000 devotees offered hair on May 18, 19, and 20.

During the last five days, nearly 19 lakh devotees were served Annaprasadams, tea, coffee, milk, and buttermilk at various locations in Tirumala.

Devotee Rush Statistics for the Last Five Days :

May 20

Darshan – 86,315.

Tonsures – 44,107

Anna prasadam served – 3,99,380

May 19

Darshan – 84,412

Tonsures – 43,032

Anna prasadam served – 4,03,810

May 18

Darshan – 80,455

Tonsures – 43,309

Anna prasadam served – 3,42,670

May 17

Darshan – 91,020

Tonsures – 35,193

Anna prasadam served – 3,81,210

May 16

Darshan – 90,011

Tonsures – 39,083

Anna prasadam served – 4,20,085

Keeping in view the severe summer conditions, the entire TTD machinery is making dedicated efforts to provide essential facilities such as shade, cool atmosphere, drinking water, Annaprasadams, cleanliness, accommodation, tonsure services, and laddus for devotees.

Meanwhile, officials and staff from various departments are continuously monitoring the darshan queue lines, Narayanagiri sheds, and compartments in Vaikuntham Queue Complex round the clock to ensure that devotees do not face any inconvenience.

Ankurarpana for the Brahmotsavams of Sri Govindaraja Swamy on May 22nd

Divya Kshetra is a blend of sculpture , devotion , and tradition .

Lord Vishnu seen in three divine forms in one courtyard

Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple, a glorious place that grants debt relief  

Tirupati, May 21, 2026: The annual Brahmotsavam, which will be held for nine days from May 23 to 31 at the Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple in Tirupati, will be inaugurated on May 22 in accordance with the scriptures. The program will be held grandly between 5.30 pm and 8 pm.

In the morning, the Lord is awakened with a Suprabhat and Thomala and Sahasranamarachana services are performed. Later in the evening, the Senadhipati Utsavam, Asthanam in the Gangundra Mandapam, and the Sastrokta Ankurarpana (traditional offerings of seeds) are held in the Yagasala.

Temple fame  

The Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple, located in Tirupati, the Vaikuntha of Kaliyuga, has been guiding devotees on the spiritual path for ages as a blend of devotion, history, architecture, and Agama traditions. The legend of the place states that devotees who visit this divine place will be freed from debt, gain mental peace, and experience spiritual happiness. The divine auspicious idol of the Swamy fills the hearts of devotees with faith and stands as a guide to success in life.

The legendary glory of the place

According to the Puranas, it is believed that when Lord Vishnu incarnated as Srinivasa on earth and lived in Tirumala, he borrowed money from Kubera for a wedding ceremony. The Sthal Purana states that the responsibility of counting that money was entrusted to Sri Govindaraja Swamy, the elder brother of Srinivasa. Devotees believe that the divine form in which the Swamy, tired of counting the money, lay down on Adisesha is the darshan of Sri Govindaraja Swamy today.

Divine vision in the sanctum sanctorum

The Lord, reclining on the Adisesha, appears in the sanctum sanctorum with divine radiance, bringing peace to the hearts of the devotees. The sight of Lord Brahma emerging from the navel of the Lord, with the goddesses Sridevi and Bhudevi at his feet, and the demons Madhu and Kaitabha performing penance for salvation, immerses the devotees in a state of devotion.

Darshan – Daily Services

The services of the Lord begin every morning at 5 am with Suprabhatam. Vishwaroopa Darshan is held at 5.30 am, Thomala Seva at 6.30 am, Archana at 7.30 pm, and Archana Nanta Darshan at 8 pm. The daily programs end with Ekantha Seva at 8.30 pm. The devotees who participate in these services are experiencing immense spiritual joy.

Free Annaprasadam for devotees

  Devotees visiting Sri Govindaraja Swamy are being served a delicious meal of sugar pongali, rice, sambar, rasam, curry, chutney, and buttermilk from 10.30 am to 4 pm . 

Similarly, free Annaprasadam is served daily at the old museum near the temple. 

Sambar rice and curd rice are also being distributed from 6.30 pm to 9 pm from February 2026.

The architectural splendor of Rajagopura

The seven-story Maharaja Gopuram, which is visible upon entering the temple, is a symbol of the architectural splendor of Vijayanagara. Built by the local ruler Matla Anantharaju, this gopuram is a blend of Dravidian and Vijayanagara architectural styles and has been impressing devotees for centuries.

The three-story Padi Kavili Gopuram and Mahadwara Gopuram are special attractions, while the Vimana Gopuram is adorned with golden hues and exudes divine radiance.

Gold plating – Mahasamprokshan

A new flagpole was installed in the temple on April 7, 2018, replacing the old flagpole installed 70 years ago. Later, on April 12, 2018, a Maha Samprokshan was performed as the Vaikhanasa Agamoktam.

The work of plating the temple's Vimana Gopuram with 100 kg of gold began on September 14, 2021, and the gold-plating Vimana Gopuram Mahasamprokshan was held with great pomp on May 25, 2023.

Field glory

In this great place, Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy is seen in the Sthanaka form, Sri Parthasarathi Swamy in the Asina form, and Sri Govindaraja Swamy in the Shayana form. It is considered a rare feature in the world to have the presence of the standing, sitting, and reclining Vishnu idols in the same courtyard.

Sub- temples – Spiritual Treasures

The presence of Sri Andal Ammavaru, Sri Pundarikavalli Ammavaru, Sudarshana Chakratthalwar Sannidhi, Bhagavadramanujacharya, Tirumalanambi, and Ananthalwar Sannidhi in the temple premises provide a more spiritual experience to the devotees. These divine sannidhis, as symbols of the Vaishnava tradition, stand as a guide for generations.

The sculptural beauty of the mandapalas

The Dhwajarohana Mandapam, Mahamandapam, Ardhamantapam, Antaralaya Mandapam, Garbhalaya Mandapam, Bugga Mandapam, Ramulavari Mandapam, Vahana Mandapam, and Utsava Mandapam enchant devotees with their magnificent sculptures.

The splendor of the festivities

As per the instructions of Bhagavadramunajacharya, TTD is organizing daily, weekly, fortnightly, monthly and annual festivals for Sri Govindaraja Swamy in the style of Tirumala with great pomp. Brahmotsavam is celebrated in the month of Vaisakha, Theppotsavam in the month of Magha, Vasanthotsavam in the month of Chaitra, Pavitrotsavam in the month of Ashvayu, Jyeshtha Abhishekam, Pushpayagam and Ponnakalva Utsavam are specially celebrated.

Garuda Seva and Pulangi Seva for the main deity on every full moon immerse the devotees in a state of devotion.

The sweetness of the offerings

Pongali, Pulihora, Perugannam, and Dosa are offered to devotees every day as Naivedya Prasadams. On special festivals, sugar Pongali, Seera, Ksheerannam, Jaggery Dosa, Appam, and Laddu Prasadams are distributed to devotees.

The glory of the Zeer system

Bhagavadramunajacharya established the Pedda Jeeyar Math in Uttara Mada Street and the Chinna Jeeyar Math in Sannidhi Street to oversee the activities of the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala as well as the Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple.

Pushkarini is the spiritual light .

The Pushkarini of the Lord, spread over an area of ​​about 2.5 acres opposite the temple, is radiating spiritual light. Devotional, spiritual and musical programs organized under the auspices of TTD religious projects every day delight the devotees.

The seven-day Teppotsavam, held every year, attracts thousands of devotees. Visiting the Swami's vihara on a decorated raft in Pushkarini offers a rare spiritual experience to devotees.

This great place, filled with the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagavata Ghattas, with its wealth of sculpture and the glory of the Vaishnava tradition, is proclaiming the spiritual splendor of Tirupati to the world.

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