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Waking up Srinivasa Prabhu lying down in the silken bed in Shayana Mantapa is called Suprabhatam, this is the first service to the Lord.
The vision of the lord in this seva is called “Visvarupa Sandarsanam”.
Immediately after completing the 'Suprabhatam', Bangaru Vakili is kept open. The ritual lasts for over 30 minutes).
The worship of Lord Venkateswara during Suprabhatam is considered highly meritorious. 'Suprabhata seva', tickets can be booked in advance.
Every day in the early hours Acharya Purushas recite the hymns beginning with 'Kausalya Supraja Rama Purva Sandhya Pravarthathe’.
At Glance
Beram being used: Kautuka Beram
Place or venue: In front of the main deity at Bangaru Vakili
Timing of the Seva and duration: Early Morning 2:30 AM for 30 minutes
Devotees and Seva fee: Allowed
Exceptions: Suprabhata seva will not be performed in Dhanurmasa, Instead, 'Tiruppavai' is recited during this time.
Slokam
"Kousalya supraja Rama poorva sandhya pravarthathe
Uttishta Narasardula karthavyamdhaivamanhikam”
O Rama! Great Son of Kausalya, the Sun is about to rise in the Eastern skies; please arise to offer the early morning oblations.
Prativadi Bhayankara Annan - Composer of Suprabhatam
'Suprabhatam' is a Sanskrit term which literally means “Good Morning”. This particular hymn consists of four parts including Suprabhatam, Stotram, Prapatti and Mangalasasanam
- Suprabhatam - It means the awakening of the Lord from His divine sleep and it consists of 29 slokas.
- Stotram - These are the hymns in praise of Lord, consisting 11 slokas.
- Prapatti - Meaning Total Surrender to the lord and it has 16 stanzas.
- Mangalasasanam - is the prayer sung in the glory of the Lord consisting of 14 stanzas.
Thus, Suprabhatam, composed by Prativadi Bhayankara Annan, a disciple of the celebrated Vaishnava Preceptor, Manavala Mamuni consists of a total of 70 slokas. This arjitha seva is performed before the Bangaru Vakili, after which the Bhoga Srinivasa Murthy(silver replica of the main deity and is also known as “Dhruva Beram”) who was laid to bed in the “Sayana Mantapa” is shifted back to “Garbha Griha” to commence His activities for the day.
Archakas, jeeyangars, temple authorities, and the Grihastha pilgrims who purchase tickets for Suprabhatam’, worship the Lord during this early morning seva and feel immense solace with the first glimpse of His Divine Charm that which cannot be described in mere words. Immediately after completing the 'Suprabhatam', Bangaru Vakili is kept open.
