Kulashekarapadi History in Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple

Kulashekarapadi at Tirumala Srivari Temple History, Arjitha Seva and Darshan details

What is Kulashekarapadi in Tirumala Temple?

It is a threshold to the Sanctum Sanctorum. It is a stone step between the Sayana Mandapam and the Garbhagriha. It is given this name because Kulashekara Alwar, one of the great Vaishnavite saints, wished to be reborn as the threshold to the Lord’s shrine. Rituals that cannot be accommodated in the Sanctum are performed here. Kulasekara Alwar expressed his wish to be the Padi (Step), pedestal if only to enjoy seeing the coral lips of the Lord Venkateswara Swamy. We usually called, 1st step at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy Temple. From Kulasekharapadi, the deity will be at 15 to 20 feet distance away.

Arjitha Seva Tickets allowed till Kulashekarapadi

  • Suprabhatham
  • Thomala Seva
  • Archana Seva (Sahasra Namarchana)
  • Astadala Pada Padmaradhanamu
  • Poorabhishekam (Abhishekam which happens on Friday)
  • Melchat Vastram (After Abhishekam, Vastram Alankarana to the deity)
  • Nijapada Darshanam
  • Sahasrakalasabhishekam and
  • VIP Beginning Protocol and SRIVANI Trust Break Darshan tickets are allowed till Kulasekarapadi while having Lord Venkateswara Swamy Darshan.

The devotee can have Darshan from a close distance during these Arjitha Sevas. All other Sevas or Darshan tickets can only have Darshan from the 7th door entrance ie. at Jaya Vijaya Idols. For the Arjitha Sevas Archana, Thomala, Astadala, Poorabhishekam, Melchat Vastram, the devotees are allowed to sit for about 30 mins inside the Garbha Griha. During this time the partitions will be removed and Male and Female devotees will be seated on either side by leaving space in between.

Mandatory Dress Code for Arjitha Sevas

Men: White Pancha, Dhoti. Men must remove Shirt and Vest while the Seva in progress. While going for Darshan, the devotee can wear Shirt.
Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half Saree.

For more details, Please call @ 8500 898 000

38 comments

  1. SESHAGIRIRAO MELLACHERVU

    Thanks for sending news letter. kindly clarify whether Suprabhatam seva ticket holders will be allowed up Kulasekhara padi on all days or on specific days since iam visisiting Tirumala on 24/2/16 with Suprabhatam ticket and enthusiastic about it.

  2. SESHAGIRIRAO MELLACHERVU

    Please inform how to arrange transport to visit all Teerdhams in Tirumala and also the approximate charges that can be paid since iam an aged person and cannot go by walk.

    • Dear Sir,

      Akasaganga Theertham, Chakra Theertham, Pandava Theertham, Gogarbha Theertham, Papavinasanam, Swamy Pushkarini. Japali Theertham are easily accessible.

      I will check and let you know on the transportation. Please let me know if you have anything else in your mind.

      Thanks,

  3. Respected sir,

    When special entry darshan ticket for 1st May will be available.

  4. sir
    how to get suprabata seva ticket through current booking plz explain procedure.

    • Dear Sir,

      TTD has stopped current booking procedure for Suprabhatha seva. It is only either by online booking or lucky dip booking at Tirumala.
      May month suprabhatha seva tickets will be released online on 1st Apr at 11 am.
      Please let me know if you need more details.
      Thanks,

      • Sir,

        For the month of August when will Seva tickets will get opened..If opened will it be through online or through lottery..If its through lottery let me know the detailed procedure of it..

        thanks…

        • HI Sir,

          Quota will be open on May 5th at 11 Am Through online you can book. if you are looking for lottery procedure then daily available you can plaese check the below link.

          “https://www.gotirupati.com/ttd-tirumala-lucky-dip-booking-system-enrollment/”

          Thanks

  5. Hi,

    Is a recommendation letter from AP state minister/speaker sufficient to get vastralankarana seva tickets ?

    • Dear sir,
      Yes sir may be, it depends on crowd sir.
      High level recommendation letter is required to obtain this seva ticket.

      thank you..

  6. Kulashekarapadi is it clouse to the lord? Wich dore is thise?

  7. hello sir,

    1. we are travelling on 25th and 26th november for tirumala, totally 2 senior citizen, could you update what is the timing for them.

    2. were both are senior citizen, whether 1 extra person can go as escort with them? escort person age is 15?

    3. whether we can get one 300RS ticket in tirumala on 25th november to visit on same day.

    • Hi Sir,

      senior citizens tokens are available from 7 am onwards at museaum in tirumala and if both the aged couple is dependent then one person is allowed and for 300 rs ticket you can get at srinivasam complex at tirupathi from 9 am onwards

      Thanks

  8. hello sir,

    we 2 members (age 28,age 30) are planned to travel tirumala on 26th november, but ticket is full in online, whether we can get 300Rs ticket directly in tirumala itself.

  9. hi sir,

    With us 2 senior citizen are travelling both of them crossed 65+, whether can have escort person fro them, escort person age is 17. Can escort person can travel. Any procedure is required for that.

  10. Other than dip what are the possible ways to get darshan ticket for seeing lord from Kulashekara padi .
    Please do reply

  11. SAYEERAM SUBRAMANIAN

    Are these sevas still available for Online booking for having darshan from Kulashekara Azhvar Padi?

    • HI Sir,

      yes 90 days indavance you need to get register at ttd official website and through the lucky dip if you got selected then you can attend the seva.

      Thanks

  12. Dear Sir,

    Can you please let me know, is 69 years old and 3 years old are allowed for Nijapada darshan?

    Regards,
    Saigeetha V.

  13. Dear Sir,

    Thank you sir. Are myself, my husband, my mother and daughter allowed for one ticket?

    Regards,
    Saigeetha V.

  14. Dear Sir,

    Thanks for the reply. I have booked ticket for my husband and myself. By God’s grace, we have got the allocation for Nijapada Darshan. I would like to know whether my mother is allowed along with my child in this ticket.

    Regards,
    Saigeetha V.

    • HI Madam,

      only ticket holders are eligible to get the seva and your kid is less than 12 yrs old then you can take

      Thanks

  15. From what time generally devotees start to form a queue for Nijapada darshan

    • Dear sir,
      devotees start from 5 am sir fro the nijapadha darshan, please call at 9393939150.
      Thank you.

  16. Hi sir, how to book the suprabatha seva tickets in online..

    • Dear Sir/Madam,
      you need to enroll in lucky dip online, its now open for October quota.
      Thank you.

      • Hi Tejas,

        hi booked online nijapadha darshan in my login and booked for me and my wife,will we both get allowed inside for nijapadha darshana.

        • HI Sir,

          If you got selected then you both can allowed to have the nijapada darshan sir

          Thanks

  17. Mantha Mallikarjun

    Can i take my two sons 6 and 10 years old to kalyanotsavam…. along with me and my wife ( one ticket )