Temple Darshan, Pooja and Sevas Information Infoirmation Website Chilkur Balaji Garuda Prasadam Significance, Distribution date
Prasadam Cost: Free for all devotees.
Garuda Prasadam Date and Timings: April 19, 2024, 8 a.m. Devotees are requested to be there at the temple by 8 a.m.
Charges: There is a free charge for all devotees and there is a limit.
Prasadam Timings: Prasadam is offered to Garuda after Dwajarohanam on Ekadasi Day. The timing changes with the Brahmotsavam calendar.
Prasadam Distribution Location: At Dwajasthambham.
On the day of Dwajarohanam, Garuda Prasadam will be distributed to the devotees. Santha Balaji will call Lord Balaji on this special day. Naivedyam will be offered to the devotees as Garuda Prasadam.
The devotees will perform 11 Pradakshinam before having Prasadam. This Prasadam will be distributed on the first of Brahmotsavam, i.e., on Ekadasi day. When their wish is fulfilled, the devotee will perform 108 Pradaskhinam.
Around 4000 to 5000 female devotees will have this Prasadam. Special arrangements will be made on Garuda Prasadam day. It might take 2 to 3 hours to wait.
Dress Code: Any decent outfit.
Darshan Duration: 25 to 35 minutes during the weekdays. 45 to 60 minutes during weekends
Garuda Prasadam day
Chilkur Balaji Brahmotsavam will commence on Chaitra Shukla Dasami. It is a seven-day annual festival, with Ankurarpanam on the first day in the evening. Brahmotsavam Ends on Chaitra Bahula Vidiya with Dwaja Avarohanam. Dwajarohanam will be performed on Chaitra Shukla Ekadasi day, i.e., on the second day of the Brahmotsavam in the morning. Garuda Prasadam will be distributed right after Dwajarohanam.
- The distribution of Garuda Prasadam to the childless couple will come after Dwajarohanam on the second day.
- On the second day, Sesha Vahanam will be in the evening hours.
Chilkur Balaji Garuda Prasadam Benefits
- The childless couple is believed to be blessed with a baby after having the Prasadam.
- It is said that the couple will be blessed with a healthy baby.
Instructions to the devotees
- It is advisable to take a head bath on this special day.
- Not to consume Non-veg for 3 days before the Garuda Prasadam day.
- It is advisable for the devotee not to consume non-vegetables for 3 days after having Garuda Prasadam.
How do I reach Chilkur Balaji Temple?
- The nearest airport is at Hyderabad which is 28 Km away.
- The nearest railway station is at Secunderabad, which is 31 km away. Kacheguda station is 29.5 Km away.
- The direct bus is available from Hyderabad and Secunderabad bus stations.