Tirumala TTD
Arjitha Sevas
Paid worship services where you participate alongside priests in sacred rituals — the closest possible darshan experience at Tirumala.
What is an Arjitha Seva?
Participate in Lord Venkateswara's daily rituals
Arjitha (అర్జిత) means "earned" or "purchased" in Telugu. Arjitha Sevas are paid worship services where devotees are given the rare privilege of being physically present inside the sanctum during the Lord's daily rituals — from the pre-dawn Suprabhatam awakening to the midnight Ekanta Seva.
Unlike regular darshan where you view the Lord from a distance, Arjitha Sevas place you just a few feet away as priests perform the sacred rites on your behalf. You receive prasadam (laddus, chandanam, vastra) and a deeply personal spiritual experience.
All prices and timings are subject to change — always verify at tirumala.org before planning. Traditional attire is compulsory for all sevas.
E-DIP Lottery
Register 18th–20th of each month for daily sevas like Suprabhatam, Thomala, Archana & Astadala Pada.
Monthly Online
Opens 21st of each month at 10 AM for Kalyanotsavam, Unjal Seva, Brahmotsavam, Sahasra Deepalankara & more.
Dress Code
Men: white dhoti + upper cloth. Women: saree or salwar with dupatta. Jeans, shorts & sleeveless are not permitted.
ID Mandatory
Aadhaar for Indian citizens. Passport for NRIs. Name on ID must match booking exactly.
Paid Worship Services
Arjitha Sevas
Participate alongside priests in sacred rituals — the closest possible darshan experience. From ₹120 Archana to the prestigious ₹12,250 Vastralankara.
Suprabhatam Seva
సుప్రభాతం సేవ
The first and most sacred seva of the day. Devotees witness the Lord's awakening with divine hymns (Suprabhatam). Due to extreme demand, allocated via monthly Electronic DIP (lucky dip) lottery.
Thomala Seva
తోమాల సేవ
Devotees witness the Lord adorned with fresh fragrant flower garlands. A deeply peaceful pre-dawn seva with an intimate close darshan.
Archana
అర్చన
Priests chant 108 or 1000 names of the Lord on behalf of the devotee. A personalised seva where your name and gotra are recited before the deity.
Kalyanotsavam
కళ్యాణోత్సవం
The divine celestial wedding of Lord Srinivasa and Goddess Padmavathi reenacted daily. One of the most auspicious and sought-after sevas. Devotees receive Vastra Bahumanam, laddus and chandanam.
Unjal Seva (Dolotsavam)
ఉంజల్ సేవ (దోలోత్సవం)
The Lord is placed on a golden swing (Unjal / Dola) and devotees witness this majestic swaying ritual. Devotional songs are sung as the deity gently rocks back and forth.
Arjitha Brahmotsavam
అర్జిత బ్రహ్మోత్సవం
A mini-festival procession where the Lord is taken around the temple in a procession. Devotees witness the full splendour of the divine procession with music and rituals.
Sahasra Deepalankara Seva
సహస్ర దీపాలంకార సేవ
The Lord is illuminated by 1,000 lamps in a breathtaking evening ceremony. One of the most visually spectacular sevas at Tirumala, performed as dusk falls.
Ekanta Seva
ఏకాంత సేవ
The final and most intimate seva of the day — the Lord's bedtime ritual. Priests sing lullabies and the temple is closed for the night. The most private darshan experience available.
Traditional attire compulsory for all sevas. Prices subject to change — verify at tirumala.org.