Abhishekam Seva is a Sanskrit word for the divine bath which is performed to the main deity in any Hindu temple. According to the traditions, in Tirumala, it is performed on every Friday.
The Thomala and Archana Seva are done normally in privacy every Friday after suprabhatha seva, and then Srivari Abhishekam is observed. It is the most ancient Arjitha seva which was observed in the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara.
This abhishekam starts with holy water of which is brought from Akasa Ganga Teertham, followed by milk, Chandanam, Suddhodakam and other perfumed items like Saffron Paste, drops of civet oils and Pachcha Karpooram etc.
All this are arranged before in the silver vessels when Abhishekam performed to Purshasukta, Srisukta, Bhusuktha, Neelasuktha, Moola Virat, Narayanasukta, and particular Pasurams from the Divya Pradbandham are narrated by the priests.
Afterwards, the abhishekam is performed for the idols of Goddess Lakshmi and his chest with turmeric paste.
The Arjitha Grihastas, who are part of this seva, were assembled inside the temple and each one is handed over with one silver vessel that contains different perfumed items like Saffron Paste, drops of civet oils Pancha Karpooram etc. All Arjitha Sevaparas hold these items around the inner prakara of the temple which is convoyed by Mangala Vayidyas.
When they reach Bangaru Vakili, the vessels and plates are collected by Archakas and the items will be used when performing Abhishekam to the Deity.
The present silver idol of Bhoga Srinivas Murthy was offered by The Queen of Pallava “Samaavai” to the temple in 966 A.D. The idol is the accurate small imitation of the main vigraha.
She offered it in the year Jyestha Bahula Tritheeya, The Sravana star was in the ascendant in Akshaya year and it was Friday. While inaugurating the Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy idol in the sanctum, Abhishekam was performed to the main deity also and from there the same practice of doing abhishekam to Moola Virat was started every Friday.
How to Book Abhishekam Seva Tickets
- You can book on current booking, tickets can be availed using high recommendation letters
- submit a recommendation letter at the J.E.O Camp Office
- if the letter is accepted, SMS will be delivered to the mobile number
- After SMS confirmation, you need to collect tickets at MBC 34 by showing SMS and ID proof
Book Abhishekam Seva Tickets Online Here: https://ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in/
Timings of Abhishekam Seva:
This seva starts from 04:30 – 06:00 am every Friday and devotes should gather one hour before seva starts
Cost of the Tickets – Rs. 1250/-
Number of persons allowed per ticket – 1
Reporting time: 3:30 am
Reporting Place: VQC I
Dress Code:
Men – should wear white Pancha / Dhoti with shirt
Women – should wear a saree, half saree or churidar with Dupatta