The word “Thomala” means a garland of flowers. Hence this arjitha seva assumes importance of decorating the presiding deity with exquisitely tied colourful floral and Tulasi garlands after awakening Him from celestial sleep with Suprabhata Seva.
This arjitha seva is intended to call the special attention of the pilgrim grihasta who takes part paying requisite amount to witness the flower decoration of the “Mula Virat”(main deity)which takes place at the end of the puja.
Known as “Thodutha Malai” in Tamil, the flower garlands in Yamunathurai are brought by the Periya Jiyar-the chief pontiff of Tirumala temple as per the traditional custom or by his Ekangi (disciple) in the temple, with a lighted torch in a procession to the rhythmic beat of Jeganta (handy bells)to the temple.
The flower garlands are made into several pieces and each piece being of a particular size to be adorned to the respective areas to enhance the Divine beauty of Lord in a spectacular manner. This seva lasts for about 30 minutes. This arjitha seva is performed only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays while in Ekantam(pilgrims are not allowed)during the rest of the week.
| Reporting Time | 3:00 AM |
| Seva Time | 3:30 AM |
| Day of Seva | Tue-Wed-Thu |
| Price of a Ticket (INR) | 220.00 |
| No. of Persons allowed | One |
| Prasadam / Bahumanam | Single Laddu |
| Note : Tickets are not available on Mondays for the months of May, June and July |
Dress Code:
Men: White Pancha, Dhoti
Female: Saree with blouse/ Punjabi Dress with Dupatta / Chudidhar with Dupatta/ Half saree.
Online booking:
Online registrations allowed from 11:00 AM IST on First friday every month.
Thomala Seva can be booked online.
Gathering Point:
Devotees should gather at VQC-I .
Only one person per ticket will be allowed.
Check Other Sevas:
TTD Suprabhata Seva, TTD Archana Seva, TTD Kalyanotsavam Seva, TTD Nijapada Darshanam Seva