Tirumala’s seva structure has two layers: the daily ritual sequence the temple publishes (Suprabhatam through Thomala to the Ekanta Seva closing at 00:45 hrs, official), and the bookable sevas — several of which TTD recently consolidated, announcing that Vasanthotsavam, Vishesha Puja and Sahasrakalasabhishekam are now performed once a year, with advance ticket holders offered Break Darshan or a refund.
Checked 02 October 2026.
The seva landscape
| Seva | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Daily rituals | Suprabhatam → Thomala → … → Ekanta Seva 00:45 | Verified — official |
| Annual-only sevas | Vasanthotsavam, Vishesha Puja, Sahasrakalasabhishekam (TTD change) | Verified — official |
| Arjitha sevas (ticketed) | Suprabhata ₹120, Vasanthotsavam ₹200, Kalyanotsavam ₹1,000/couple class; online-dip booking | Unconfirmed (guide prices) |
| Srivani Break Darshan | ₹10,000+ donation → one-time privilege; official portal | Verified — official |
The Srivani route, framed honestly
The Srivani Trust couples a donation (₹10,000 minimum) to a one-time VIP Break Darshan privilege — TTD’s own page confirms the mechanism, the portal, and that donations are not tax-exempt. Guide sources add a family-of-five, three-year window and a ₹500 companion ticket — verify at booking. We present it as what it is: an official donor-privilege channel, distinct from both the free darshan and the ₹300 SED.
Booking sevas
Arjitha sevas historically allocate by an online dip (lottery) rather than first-come — the definitive mechanics live in the TTD portal at booking time; prices we couldn’t verify officially stay out of the tables.
Frequently asked questions
Which sevas still run daily?
The ritual sequence (Suprabhatam etc.) runs daily; three named utsava sevas moved to annual-only under TTD’s change.
How does Srivani darshan work?
₹10,000+ donation → one-time Break Darshan privilege (official); family/validity details reported.
