TIRUMALA TIRUPATI DEVASTHANAMS
TIRUPATI

INFORMATION TO PILGRIMS

• History of the Temple	• Legends about Tirumala and its God
• The Lord's manifestation at Tirumala	• How to reach
• How to make Tirumala pilgrimage a pleasant one	• Accommodation at Tirupati
• Accommodation at Tirumala	• Advance Reservation at Tirumala
• Seva Tickets under Current Booking	• Paid Sevas
• TTD Services Being offered on the Internet	• General Facilities at Tirumala
• Place of Interest in and around Tirupati	• Package Tour
• Places of Interest at Tirumala	• TTD Donation Schemes
• Important Telephone Numbers	• Sapthagiri Journal
• Srivari Seva	• Arjitha Sevas in Tirumala Temple

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams are bringing out 'Sapthagiri a religious monthly which consists of articles on Hindu Philosophy, mythology and art and architecture. The monthly is being published in five languages viz. English, Hindi, Telgu, Tamil and Kannada, The cost of the magazine is Rs. 5/- (Annual subscription Rs. 60/- and Life subscription Rs. 500/- Subscription can be sent to The Editor Sapthagiri, TTD Press, Compound, K.T. Road Tirupati by way of Money order of Demand Draft. For agency and bulk orders, please contact The Editor Phone: 32294.

SRIVARI SEVA

VOLUNTARY SERVICE TO THE DEVOTEES AND LORD OF SEVEN HILLS
Tirumala, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, is visited by millions of ardent devotees every year. With a view to render better service to these pilgrims who come from far flung parts of the country, Tirumala Devasthanams has launched 'Sri Vari Seva'

The Seva provides a unique opportunity to the devotees to serve fellow pilgrims and participate in devout seva aimed at inculcating service mindedness. According to the scriptures, the divine grace can be attained not only by worshipping the Lord in the sanctum sanctorum but also by serving His devotees. Thus, the Srivari Seva ensures the added benefit of worshipping Lord Srinivasa through selfless service to His devotees.

Under the seva, pilgrims can offer their voluntary service in the following areas:

1. Annadanam
2. Queue Lines
3. Kalyana Katta
4. Service to Pilgrim - Pedestrians
5. Cloack - Rooms
6. Parking
7. Free Luggage Centre
8. Pushkharini
9. Information counters.

The Pilgrims are free to choose the areas according to their interest and aptitude. They may make spot registration at the cell functioning at Annadanam Complex. Groups consisting of not less than 10 members and ready to work for at least one week may participate in the seva by prior intimation and they will be provided with free food and accommodation at Tirumala. Bhajan troupes can also take part in this service which will be inspiring experience to the participants.

Srivari Seva will from an integral part of worship at Tirumala. It enlivens our spiritual life and prepares our body and soul to act to the will of the Supreme Lord. Through Srivari Seva T.T.D endeavours to perpetuate a noble tradition devotedly followed by our illustrious acharyas like Tirumala Nambi, Ramanujacharya and Anathalvar.

Devotees desirous of offering 'Srivari Seva' may please enrol themselves at "Srivari Seva Cell", Annadanam Complex, Tirumala.

For further details contact: Public Relations Officer, TTD, Tripati Ph: 32813 or A.P.R.O. cum O.S.D. Srivari Seva Cell, Annadanam Complex Tirumala
Ph: 08574-79693