The Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva is the only Arjitha Seva in Tirumala that can be witnessed by all devotees, even without a ticket. This seva is performed daily from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Deepalankara Mandapam, located in front of the temple.
Below are commonly asked questions about this seva and their answers:
How to book tickets for Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva?
Tickets for this seva are released three months in advance. They can be booked on the TTD website. Tickets are not issued on the spot at Tirumala.
Can anyone book these tickets, or only couples?
Anyone can book these tickets; there is no restriction that only couples must book.
Can an individual book a single ticket?
Yes, you can book a ticket even as a single individual.
Can children attend this seva?
Yes, children can attend. Tickets are not required for children below 12 years of age.
Will this seva provide first door darshan?
No, first door darshan is not provided with this seva.
Will darshan be quicker if I book this seva?
Yes, after the seva, which involves lighting lamps, swinging the Lord and His consorts in a decorated cradle while singing devotional songs and offering harati, devotees with tickets will be sent for darshan through the Supatham entrance. This darshan is faster compared to the ₹300 line, typically within 1–2 hours.
If I book Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva, can I also book ₹300 darshan for the next or previous day?
Yes, you can book ₹300 darshan tickets for the next or previous day. You can also participate in the lucky draw tickets issued at the CRO office on the hill.
Is there a dress code for this seva?
Yes, traditional attire is mandatory for this seva.
Will booking this ticket provide accommodation?
Accommodation can be booked separately, but there is no special quota for Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva.
If we have tickets for this seva but our children don’t, can they join us in Supatham for darshan?
Only those with Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva tickets will be allowed for Supatham darshan. You can inquire at the Supatham entrance for assistance.
Writer : Sri.Nunnagoppula Bhaskara Srinivasa Prasad
