Thomala Seva

June 26th, 2010 • Related • Filed Under

There are several customs and traditions that are followed at Tirupati for the lord Venkateshwara. A lot of Sevas are done in order to serve the lord at variable timings. Flowers and garlands are said to have spiritual powers. Therefore, to serve the lord, Tomala seva is performed in Tirupati. This is a daily seva which is performed at variable timings of the day.

Under the Tomala seva, the presiding deity of Lord Srinivasa, festival deities and other deities are beautifully decorated with fresh tulasi and floral garlands. This is done to make the lord happy.  However, the main deity of lord Venkateshwara is decorated with the flowers that are brought by the Ekangi or flowe specially brought from Flower room by Jeeyangar.

Thomala seva timings can be viewed by clicking on Darshan timings.

Basically Thomala is taken from a Tamil word i.e. Thoditta Malai which connotes garlands which are worn. Thomala seva is always conducted after the performance of the Vishwarupa Darshanam. Anyone can attend this seva by paying some money as fees also known as Arjitam. However, this seva is performed in Ekantam or solitude without the presence of any devotee on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Thomala seva booking can also be done through internet directly. The advance booking can be done in an advance of maximum 60 days and minimum 3 days. For 30 minutes the seva continues after which the seva is ended and the devotees are told to leave.

While the performance if the ttd Thomala seva, 28 stanzas of Sri [[Aandaal]]’s [[Tiruppavai]] are recited to the lord. Devotees cannot perform this seva in the month of May-July and in mid of December and through mid of January.

The main priest of the Tirupati temple performs this seva, while the devotees are allowed to sit in the corridor leading to the Sanctum Sanctorum of the temple.

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  1. B. Vijayakummar says:
    July 8, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    Dear Sir,

    I would like to visit Tirumala during the last week of June 2010 could you please confirm whether I can offer for Thomala Seva during the last week of June 2010.

    Kindly confirm please.

    Om Sri Venkatesa

    B. Vijayakummar

  2. siddhartha says:
    August 8, 2010 at 11:03 am

    Dear sir,
    i want to know the information about thomala seva like when would be the date for booking thomala seva. what is the cost of this seva, if i book now when would i get the tickets. please give total information about the seva

    thanking you
    siddhartha

  3. Balaji says:
    August 9, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    Hello Siddhartha,

    We have given information regarding Thomala Seva on this article. Currently ttdsevaonline.com is not showing quota released, to book you need to either call TTD call Center at T.T.D Call Center(24/7) Ph: 0877-2277777, 2233333 & Toll free No: 18004254141 or visit to your nearest TTD reservation counter in your city. Thomala Seva is priced at Rs 220 per person.

    Do let us know if you need to know anything, we will be happy to help you.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  4. D.S.SUDARSHAN says:
    August 19, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    Dear sir,
    I want to book E-seva Tickets for Suprabhatham and Abhishekam, or Thomala seva, the E-seva page is not giving the required information as to how to book only availability chart is opening.

    Thanking you,

  5. ramesh says:
    August 24, 2010 at 7:24 am

    how to book archana seva in net give me a mail plz give as early as possible plz sir

  6. Balaji says:
    August 26, 2010 at 6:44 am

    Hello Ramesh,

    Please visit ttdsevaonline.com, create your login ID and password, check availability of your darshans you want to have and book it online. Alternatively you can call TTD helpline numbers at Ph: 0877-2277777, 2233333 & Toll free No: 18004254141 or visit to your nearest TTD reservation counter in your city. We would recommend you to call their helpline numbers in case you won’t find conclusive on their website.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  7. Surekha says:
    September 2, 2010 at 8:33 am

    Hi,

    I am planning to book Suprabhata seva, Thomala seva and Archana on 3rd of Oct 2010 for 2 people. Could you please let me know if it is possible to get tickets for all three sevas continously on the same day. And can we book it online ? Please confirm.

    Thank you,
    Surekha

  8. Balaji says:
    September 3, 2010 at 8:25 am

    Hi Surekha,

    You can only book for one seva at one go, please read this announcement. You can book online at ttdsevaonline.com

    Do let us know if you need any assistance.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  9. Surekha says:
    September 6, 2010 at 8:04 am

    Thank you for your reply.

    I have registered my name on ttdsevaonline.com on 2nd Sep 2010. However, my account has still not been activated. Please let me know with in how many days will it be active.

    Regards,
    Surekha

  10. Balaji says:
    September 6, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    Hi Surekha,

    Offlate many devotees have complained about activation not been done. We will strongly recommend to contact your TTD centre near your town/home to get your darshan tickets. This seems to be the logical way to solve all queries.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  11. jayaprakash says:
    September 8, 2010 at 9:10 am

    I would like to visit Tirumala during the second week of october could you please confirm whether I can offer for Thomala Seva during the second week of october

    Kindly confirm please.

    Om Sri Venkatesa

    M.jayaprakash

  12. Balaji says:
    September 9, 2010 at 6:36 am

    Hello Jaya,

    Please check ttdsevaonline.com or 0877-2277777, 2233333 & Toll free No: 18004254141 to confirm. Mentioned seva by you is subject to change depending upon the TTD authorities. They surely help you as there is brahmotsavam going at the moment in which not too many sevas are being allowed for devotees.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  13. Rajagopal says:
    September 16, 2010 at 5:07 am

    Hello Sir,
    I want to book ticket for Abhishekam …Could u plz tell me the procedure….for booking…
    plz let me know how many months before i should book

    with regards
    Rajagopal

  14. Balaji says:
    September 16, 2010 at 7:25 am

    Hi Rajagopal,

    Please Call 0877-2277777, 2233333 & Toll free No: 18004254141 to check this seva.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  15. RANJAN says:
    October 2, 2010 at 8:16 am

    Dear sir,
    I am planning to book “THOMALA SEVA,ARCHANA NANTHARA DARSHANAM and SUPRABATHA SEVA’S” on 16,17 of Dec 2010.For 3 members.
    You please let me know if it is posibal to get tekets for all three sevas continously on same days.
    And can we boit it online? please comfrom……
    THANKY SIR
    Your’s
    RANJAN.G.A.

  16. Balaji says:
    October 2, 2010 at 8:37 am

    Hi Ranjan,

    It would be difficult to have all three darshans on the same day, you can book it online on ttdsevaonline.com after checking availability or alternatively call 0877-2277777, 2233333 & Toll free No: 18004254141. These are 24×7 helpline number to help devotees.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  17. swetha says:
    October 5, 2010 at 3:48 am

    I am swetha i want to book thomala seva tickets online. Please let me know how i can book the tickets

  18. Balaji says:
    October 5, 2010 at 4:02 am

    Hi Swetha,

    You can book you seva in three ways –

    1. Visit ttdsevaonline.com to book online
    2. call 0877-2277777, 2233333 & Toll free No: 18004254141. These are 24×7 helpline number to help devotees.
    3. Visit your nearest TTD centre in your town.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  19. Nilesh says:
    October 17, 2010 at 5:59 am

    Dear Sir,
    I want to book in December 2010. In online booking for darshan ticket it is seen that some date booking quota is not opened. How to get information about its opening date?

    Thanks
    Nilesh

  20. Balaji says:
    October 18, 2010 at 9:52 am

    Hi Nilesh,

    Please wait till last week of October and then check. If its still showing the same, then 0877-2277777, 2233333 & Toll free No: 18004254141 to check with TTD authorities.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  21. ravibabu says:
    October 19, 2010 at 7:25 am

    Dear Balaji garu,

    This is on regard with the abhishekam seva, I had been told by ttd, that service has been stopped. I really wonder whether the service to perform abhishekam to lord has been stopped or issuing tickets to common man. Hope,you would guide me on this…

    reg
    ravi

  22. Balaji says:
    October 20, 2010 at 5:38 am

    Hi Ravi,

    Service has been stopped by TTD.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  23. satish goudampally says:
    October 26, 2010 at 5:20 pm

    I want to book in DEC-2010

    -Satish

  24. Balaji says:
    October 27, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    Hi Satish,

    Please visit ttdsevaonline.com or call 0877-2277777, 2233333 & Toll free No: 18004254141 to book your desired darshan tickets and accommodation.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  25. palekar shailesh says:
    November 2, 2010 at 7:24 am

    Hallo sir,i want to book 5 tickets for thomalseva,5tickets for archana during 19th dec. to24th december 2010 but from your site it is not clear so please help me& tell me the procedure and conmfirming,the dates

  26. Balaji says:
    November 2, 2010 at 7:36 am

    Hi Shailesh,

    Please visit website ttdsevaonline.com, create your login and check avalability of your darshan dates. If they are available then book it online else please call 0877-2277777, 2233333 & Toll free No: 18004254141 to book it. You can also visit TTD centre near your town to book it quickly. Find TTD centre here.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  27. srinivasa panduri says:
    November 7, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    Hello,
    Online booking for vasanthotsavam showing status as quota is not released for 17th dec. I am planning to book vasanthotsavam or Dolotsavam for 17th Dec 2010 for 6 members.

    I am based in US , please advise how can book this asap.

    Thank you
    srini

  28. Balaji says:
    November 9, 2010 at 9:27 am

    Hello Sir,

    We will strongly recommend you to call 0877-2277777, 2233333 & Toll free No: 18004254141 to book.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  29. narayana murthy says:
    November 17, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    will the tomala seva be performed on 23rd,24th,25th of november.will the tickets be issued in vijaya bank the previous day of the seva.please confirm

  30. Narasimha Rao says:
    November 25, 2010 at 8:55 am

    Dear Sir,
    If i purchase Kalyanam seva ticket a part from Couples our kids (2) are allowed or we have to take another ticket for them????

  31. Balaji says:
    November 25, 2010 at 9:47 am

    Hello Sir,

    If Your kids are below the age of 12 then do not need to buy tickets, But carry some sort of ID proof.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  32. Vijay Krishna says:
    November 25, 2010 at 10:36 pm

    Dear Sir/Madam,
    I have registered a couple of days back on ttdsevaonline with mail id vkmadduri@yahoo.com. However, I am not able to login and a message “Your Account has not been activated yet.” is been displayed whenever I am trying to login. I am based in London and want to book Thomalaseva/suprabhatam/archanaanathadharshan for Jan 2011. Kindly suggest me a proper channel to do so. Thanking you,
    Sincerely,
    Vijay K Madduri.

  33. Balaji says:
    November 26, 2010 at 6:08 am

    HI Vijay,

    Change your browser and re create your login to see if it works. Anyways, bookings for Jan are still not opened.

    Thanks
    BAlaji

  34. G.SREENIVASA MURTHY says:
    December 4, 2010 at 7:27 am

    I request your goodself kindly send the details of How to book for Kalyanothsavam on Online and i need full procedure and details.

    Thanking you,

    Your’s sincerely,

    G.Sreenivasa Murthy

  35. Venkat Ramana says:
    December 4, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    Hi,

    I am based in London my family back in india has already booked there ticket for darshan on Dec 30 2010 (Timings at 10 am), i want to join them along for the darshan Is it possible to book online for the same day and time.

    If not can you please let me know the alternatives.

    Thanks in advance.

    Thanks,
    Venkat

  36. venu says:
    December 4, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    when ever i try to book the seva all quote will be full and some quotas to be released
    when exactly the sevas will be released for the month / week
    please help

  37. Balaji says:
    December 6, 2010 at 7:06 am

    Hi Venu,

    Which dates are you looking to book. And anyways, quota for 2011 will be released soon.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  38. Balaji says:
    December 6, 2010 at 7:07 am

    Hi Venkat,

    Only way is to book sheegra darshan, please call (24/7) Ph: 0877-2277777, 2233333 & Toll free No: 18004254141 to book.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  39. Vamsi says:
    December 7, 2010 at 6:36 am

    Hi,
    what is the best way to book for kalyanotsavam for Jan 22nd 2011 ? I have seen online and still it says quota not released. May I know when it will be released?

    Regards,
    Vamsi

  40. Balaji says:
    December 7, 2010 at 7:04 am

    Hi Vamsi,

    It will be released soon for 2011, in the meantime please call (24/7) Ph: 0877-2277777, 2233333 & Toll free No: 18004254141 to enquire further.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  41. Balaji says:
    December 9, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    Hi Vamsi,

    For your information,

    The quota release for seva/accommodation for the year 2011 will be released on 00.00 Hrs 13.12.2010.

    Please book it quickly so that you won’t get that message “Quota not released”.

    Best of Luck

    Balaji

  42. Balaji says:
    December 9, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    Hi Venu,

    Quick update –

    The quota release for seva/accommodation for the year 2011 will be released on 00.00 Hrs 13.12.2010.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  43. Balaji says:
    December 9, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    Hi Venkat,

    You can book it online now for your darshan tickets starting 13th Dec 2010.

    The quota release for seva/accommodation for the year 2011 will be released on 00.00 Hrs 13.12.2010.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  44. Balaji says:
    December 9, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    Hello Sir,

    Please ttdsevaonline.com on 13th Dec 2010 00:00 hours to book it online for Year 2011.

    The quota release for seva/accommodation for the year 2011 will be released on 00.00 Hrs 13.12.2010.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  45. sirisha says:
    December 13, 2010 at 7:22 am

    hi Balaji, we booked tickets online for visesha pooja on Monday dec 23 rd. we have a 11 month old daughter. can we take her and let her sit on our laps during pooja?
    thank you!

  46. Balaji says:
    December 13, 2010 at 8:04 am

    Yes Sirisha, you can take her along with you.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  47. vidhya says:
    December 13, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    Hi
    I am not able to able to book ticket vasanthotsavam through online because it shows gateway problem even though i have sufficient amount in my account

  48. Balaji says:
    December 13, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    Hi Vidya,

    Payment gateway offlate are unstable as per the feedback by other online ecommerce portal, please try again sometime later to book your seva tickets.

    Thanks
    Balaji

  49. vidhya says:
    December 14, 2010 at 4:36 am

    Hi

    1. Since from Jan 2011 room is booked for 12 hours only, I want to
    stay for 24 hours can I extend the room after going there.

    2. Is angapradakashnam allowed on all days, if not on which days it
    is allowed.

    Please reply for both queries

    Thank you in advance

  50. Hemant says:
    December 14, 2010 at 4:40 am

    Sir,

    How to book Rudrabhishekam tickets at Srikalahasthi. At what time we have to reach there to perform puja?

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