TTD Guidelines for Tirumala Pilgrims – Do’s and Don’ts

 

Guidelines to follow at Tirumala issued by TTD

Must-Know these before visiting Tirumala

Do’s – What Pilgrims Should Follow

• Pay respects to your Ishta Daivam or Kula Daivam before starting the pilgrimage.
• Book travel and accommodation well in advance.
• Take a holy dip in Swami Pushkarini and worship Sri Bhu Varaha Swamy before visiting Lord Venkateswara.
• Bathe and wear clean clothes before entering the sanctum.
• Focus your mind on Lord Venkateswara during darshan.
• Maintain silence and chant “Om Namo Sri Venkatesaya” inside the temple.
• Bathe at Papavinasanam and Akasha Ganga tirthams.
• Respect ancient customs and traditions.
• Promote religious harmony among fellow pilgrims.
• Deposit offerings only in the Hundi.
• Wear a tilak according to your religious tradition.
• Follow temple procedures and wait patiently for your turn.

Don’ts – What Pilgrims Must Avoid

• Don’t visit Tirumala for purposes other than worship.
• Don’t carry excess jewelry or cash.
• Don’t wear footwear in or around temple premises.
• Don’t approach touts for accommodation or darshan.
• Don’t perform sastanga pranamam inside the temple.
• Don’t discard prasadam or teertham.
• Don’t consume non-vegetarian food, liquor, intoxicants, or smoke.
• Don’t wear headgear (caps, turbans, helmets, hats) inside the temple.
• Don’t engage in violence or harsh behavior.
• Don’t rush for darshan; wait in the queue.
• Don’t enter the temple if custom prohibits you.
• Don’t wear flowers, as they are reserved for the Lord.
• Don’t encourage begging.
• Don’t spit or cause nuisance inside the premises.
• Don’t carry weapons or ammunition; declare licensed arms at Alipiri checkpoint with documents.