Do's and Don'ts at Sri Vijaya Venkateshwara Tirupati Balaji Dhaam
Do's
- Begin your pilgrimage with a heart full of devotion and gratitude.
- Book your travel and accommodation well in advance.
- Bathe in the Swami Pushkarini before worshipping Lord Sri Venkateshwara.
- Wear clean and respectful clothing before entering the temple.
- Concentrate on the deity during your prayers.
- Observe silence and chant “Om Namo Sri Venkatesaya” inside the temple.
- Bathe in the sacred tirthams like Papavinasanam and Akasha Ganga.
- Respect ancient customs and practices during your visit.
- Promote a sense of community and respect among fellow pilgrims.
- Deposit your offerings only in the Hundi.
- Wear a tilak according to your religious affiliation.
- Follow temple procedures and wait patiently for your turn for darshan.
Don'ts
- Don't visit for any purpose other than worship.
- Don't carry excessive jewelry or cash.
- Don't wear footwear inside the temple.
- Don't approach touts for accommodation and darshan.
- Don't prostrate inside the temple premises.
- Don't discard prasadam and teertham given by the temple.
- Don't consume non-vegetarian food or alcohol in the temple vicinity.
- Don't wear headgear such as helmets, caps, or turbans inside the temple.
- Don't act violently or harshly within the temple area.
- Don't rush during darshan; respect the queue.
- Don't enter the temple if prohibited by customs.
- Don't wear flowers at Sri Vijaya Venkateshwara Dhaam, as they are reserved for the deity.
Important Note
Observing these guidelines ensures a respectful and spiritually enriching experience at Sri Vijaya Venkateshwara Tirupati Balaji Dhaam. Your cooperation helps maintain the sanctity and traditions of the temple.