What Is Suprabhatha Seva Darshan?
Tirumala temple has number of Sevas for pilgrims like Suprabhatha Seva, Thomala Seva, Sahasra Deepalangara Seva, Archana, Kalyanothsavam, Ekantha Seva and more. Among these, Suprabhatha Seva is the one of the most popular sevas by the pilgrims. Suprabhatam is performed each day in the early morning to wake up the Lord from his divine sleep. Hence it is considered the most auspicious one among other Sevas and Darshan.
Suprabhatam Darshan Timing
Pilgrims can have Suprabhatam darshan at Tirumala every day from 2.30 to 3 AM. Suprabhata Seva is done in the Sayana Hall inside the sanctum where number of Acharyas would recite the hymns to wake up Lord. Normally for doing any ceremony early morning is considered auspicious. Hence on that note, one can have darshan of Lord Venkateswara at early morning hours which is more sacred than any other darshan timings.
Significance Of Suprabhata Seva
One can get the chance to take “Viswaroopa Darshan” of the Lord at close proximity (distance of 5 feet) in this seva. Pilgrims who get the fortune of this seva will be allowed to cross the “Kulasekaranpadi” and enter the sanctum to get Darshan of the Almighty. You can get a glimpse of the God along with complete decorations very near. You can feel the positive vibe inside you when you are able to see the Lord in close proximity.
Seva Electronic DIP
Earlier, (till 2016) you can get Suprabhata darshan only by current booking at Arjitham office in Tirumala. Only few people can get such tickets on first come basis. Considering this into account, TTD has introduced Golden Lucky Dip method in which pilgrims are randomly selected by computer. Every Friday the slot opens from 11 AM to 5PM for registration. You need to enter your name, date of birth, any valid photo ID and mobile number. In case you are selected your name (along with Seva details) will be displayed on the screen next day.
Suprabhata Seva Online Booking
FIRST FRIDAY of each month, golden Lucky DIP Seva booking begins at 11 AM and will be live for 4 days. One can book for Seva (of any kind) till next Tuesday 11 AM. And the selection process will be complete by 12 Noon on the same Tuesday. This selection will be based entirely on Lucky DIP process.
If you are lucky, you will be notified that you have been selected through Seva Electronic DIP. SMS will be sent to registered mobile number indicating the date of Suprabhata Seva. Devasthanam will inform you to pay the ticket cost before specific date and time for availing this offer. Two persons are allowed for one booking and hence you have to pay Rs.240. And that too, you can get Darshan very close to Lord Venkateswara.
Time Of Suprabhatam Seva and Reporting Time
Normally Suprabhadata Seva begins at 2.30 am each day. Initially the priests will recite slokas for awakening the God and sing songs. Later people who are selected for this Seva will be allowed to get Darshan. You have to report before 2.30 AM at Garudazhvar Mandapam. Around 400-500 pilgrims are gifted to get Suprabhata Seva everyday at Tirumala.
You need to carry the same original ID which you used for booking (both offline and online) for having Darshan.
Maximum of 500 people only are allowed for this Seva, hence there will not be huge crowd inside. Every two person will follow the line in order to get Darshan.
VIP Darshan
If you know any higher officials in TTD or you have recommendation letter from MLA/MP you will be allowed for Suprabhata Seva Darshan at Tirumala.
Darshan Dress Code
Men are supposed to wear dhoti and shirt or pyjama and shirt. Women are allowed to wear saree/half-saree or Salwar kameez with upper cloth for availing this Seva.