Thomala Seva
The decoration of the Main Idol, Utsav Moortis, and other Idols with garlands and Tulasi (basil) garlands in Ananda Nilayam of Tirumala is called ‘Thomala Seva’.
The style in which garlands are decorated dangling from the shoulders is called ‘Thomala’. The word ‘Tholmala’ is derived from the Tamil word ‘Toduttamalai’. Those who pay for this service or seva could participate.
But the seva that is performed in the evenings is done in private and no devotees are permitted for it. The garlands prepared in the flower room are brought and handed over to the priests and they decorate them to Swamy’s imposing and Majestic Idol.
During the Thomalaseva water is offered to the Lord for his daily needs. Abhishekam is done to the gold covers which adorn the Mula vigraham as well as to Bhoga Srinivasa. The abhiseka is accompanied by the chantings of hymns.
The Lord is then decorated with beautiful large strung flower garlands from which the name of Tomalaseva is derived.
More Details
It is held for 30 minutes. It is done as Arjitha Seva only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The rest of the days i.e., on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays it is held privately.
Timings of Thomala Seva and please refer to the official portal for Arjitha Seva booking.
