Wedding rituals for free, ear piercing for Rs 50: Tirupati priests make their services available to public

Important religious ceremonies such as marriage, Upanayanam, Satyanarayana Vratham, Namakaranam, Annaprasana, Aksharabhyasam, Vahana Puja and other rituals will be performed in accordance with scriptures. TTD has made these services available at affordable charges for the convenience of devotees, said Joint Executive Officer V Veerabrahmam.

The details of the services and fees being offered through the Priests Association at Kalyana Vedika are: Marriage – free of cost; Upanayanam – Rs 300 ; Satyanarayana Vratham – Rs 300; Keshakhandana – Rs 200; Namakaranam – Rs 200; Annaprasana – Rs 200; Aksharabhyasam – Rs 200; Vahana Puja – Rs 200; ear piercing – Rs 50; ear piercing (at cottage) – Rs 100; Melam (one set) – Rs 100; Melam (two sets) – Rs 300; Dastra Puja – Rs 200; and other religious ceremonies – Rs 200. Devotees have been requested to contact the Priests Association located at Kalyana Vedika in Tirumala to utilise these services.

Annual Brahmotsavams

The annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy at Srinivasa Mangapuram commenced in a grand religious manner on Sunday with the sacred Dhwajarohanam ceremony held between 8.15 am and 8.35 am in the Kumbha Lagnam. The ceremony was conducted as per Vaikhanasa Agama traditions.

TTD executive officer M Ravichandra stated that the Brahmotsavams commenced with Dhwajarohanam and will go on till February 16. He said elaborate arrangements have been made for the convenience of devotees visiting the temple during the festival period. He informed that Garuda Seva will be observed on February 12, Swarna Rathotsavam on February 13, Rathotsavam on February 15 and Chakrasnanam on February 16.

In view of the expected heavy influx of devotees on Garuda Seva day, special arrangements have been made to ensure smooth crowd management and safety. Influx of devotees has already started with 81,777 having darshan on Sunday with devotees waiting in 31 compartments for 15 to 18 hours.

Sreenivas Janyala is a Deputy Associate Editor at The Indian Express, where he serves as one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political and economic landscape of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. With a career spanning over two decades in mainstream journalism, he provides deep-dive analysis and frontline reporting on the intricate dynamics of South Indian governance. Expertise and Experience Regional Specialization: Based in Hyderabad, Sreenivas has spent more than 20 years documenting the evolution of the Telugu-speaking states. His reporting was foundational during the historic Telangana statehood movement and continues to track the post-bifurcation development of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive portfolio covers a vast spectrum of critical issues: High-Stakes Politics: Comprehensive tracking of regional powerhouses (BRS, TDP, YSRCP, and Congress), electoral shifts, and the political careers of figures like K. Chandrashekar Rao, Chandrababu Naidu, and Jagan Mohan Reddy. Internal Security & Conflict: Authoritative reporting on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), the decline of the Maoist movement in former hotbeds, and intelligence-led investigations into regional security modules. Governance & Infrastructure: Detailed analysis of massive irrigation projects (like Kaleshwaram and Polavaram), capital city developments (Amaravati), and the implementation of state welfare schemes. Crisis & Health Reporting: Led the publication's ground-level coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic in South India and major industrial incidents, such as the Vizag gas leak. Analytical Depth: Beyond daily news, Sreenivas is known for his "Explained" pieces that demystify complex regional disputes, such as river water sharing and judicial allocations between the sister states. ... Read More

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