Ekantha Seva is a special ritual in the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India. this ritual is the last daily ritual which is performed for Lord Venkateswara. During Ekantha Seva the temple is calm and only a few priests and devotees are present in this seva. Meanwhile The deity is decorated with flowers and offered food like sweets and fruits moreover and more with the daily basis. A descendant of Saint Annamacharya sings lullabies to the Lord to get sleep creating a peaceful atmosphere in the tomb. This ritual happens late at night and usually around 1:00 AM and lasts for about 30 minutes in this in which .
It is a private and sacred moment for the devotees and the priest which is symbolizing the Lord resting for the night. Only a limited number of devotees around 20 to 30 can attend this seva daily making it very special.
The cost of an Ekantha Seva ticket is approximately 1,000 rupees per person. About 7,000 devotees visit the Tirumala temple daily and wanting to attend this seva but only few can get this ticket but only a small group gets to join this ritual. The temple conducts this seva 365 days a year which is ensuring the tradition continues for the pilgrims. Devotees must book tickets in advance due to high demand, and the temple earns around 2 crore rupees yearly from this seva.
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Mind Map of the Ekantha Seva TTD 2025
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Meaning | “Ekantha Seva” means “Service in Solitude.” this is the last day of the rituals |
| Location | Performed at the Tirumala Temple. |
| Main Deity | Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy (a silver idol of Lord Venkateswara). |
| Ritual | The deity is placed on a golden cot in the Sayana Mantapam (bedroom). |
| Lullaby | Descendants of Saint Annamacharya sing lullabies to the deity. |
| Special Offering | A pearl-decorated plate (harati) is offered by Tarigonda Vengamamba. |
| Duration | Happens every night, except during the Dhanurmasa month (when Lord Krishna is worshipped). |
What are the timings of the ekantha seva
| Day | Ekantha Seva Timings | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1:30 AM – 2:00 AM | Follows Suddhi and preparations; performed by priests only. |
| Tuesday | 1:30 AM – 2:00 AM | Same as Monday; exclusive to temple priests. |
| Wednesday | 10:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Earlier due to Sahasrakalasa Abhishekam; priests only. |
| Thursday | 1:30 AM – 2:00 AM | Standard timing; no pilgrims allowed. |
| Friday | 1:30 AM – 2:00 AM | Follows Abhishekam; priests perform in solitude. |
| Saturday | 1:30 AM – 2:00 AM | Consistent with weekday schedule; priests only. |
| Sunday | 1:30 AM – 2:00 AM | Same as Saturday; exclusive ritual. |
What is the Dress Code for the ekantha seva
For Ekantha Seva at Tirumala Temple if you are planning to visit as an tourist then you must wear traditional clothes:
- Men: if you are men then you need to wear a dhoti or lungi with an uttareeyam (shawl-like cloth) or a kurta-pyjama there is no allotment of wearing any other type of wearings .
- Women: if you are a women then you need to wear a saree or a chudidar with a chunni.
Casual clothes like jeans, shorts, T-shirts or anything revealing are not allowed.
Contact Information for TTD Ekantha Seva:
- Arjitham Office Contact:
- Address: The Assistant Executive Officer, Arjitham Office, Tirumala – 517504, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Phone: 0877-2263589
- Email: arjithamoffice@gmail.com
- General TTD Helpline:
- Toll-Free Numbers:
- 1800-425-4242 (24/7 Common Command Centre)
- 1800-425-4141 (General Queries)
- 1800-425-333333 (Security Issues)
- 1800-425-111111 (Accommodation Issues)
- Other Contact Numbers:
- 0877-2233333
- 0877-2277777
- WhatsApp: 93993-99399
- Email: helpdesk@tirumala.org
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