KALYANAKATTA, HEAD TONSURE - PADMAVATHI
It is quite natural for the pilgrims to secure accomodation first, soon after reaching Tirumala. The facilities of accommodation are of different kinds-Free accomodation, rented accommodation or residing at Matas etc. After securing accommodation they walk towards ‘Kalyanakatta’ and get their heads tonsured, give 3 scissors of Hair or 3 fists of hair as their vow-offering.
Tonsuring at Tirumala is free of Cost. TTD will provide sterilized blades for free. You can have bath after Tonsuring in the common washrooms available at each location. There is no online booking for Kalyana katta, you can visit any of the below mentioned locations and can get your head tonsured in 10 – 15 Minutes.
Kalyanakatta Location and Hair Offering Timings in Tirumala
| SL.NO. | LOCATION IN TIRUMALA | HAIR OFFERING TIMINGS |
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| 1 | Kalyanakatta | 2 AM – 12 AM |
| 2 | Kalyanakatta 2 | 2 AM – 12 AM |
| 3 | Rambageecha Guest House | 6 AM – 6 PM |
| 4 | Sri Venkateswara Guest House | 6 AM – 6 PM |
| 5 | Padmavathi Guest House | 6 AM – 6 PM |
| 6 | Pilgrim Amenities Complex ( Opp. To Tirumala Bus Stand) | 6 AM – 9 PM |
TTD is now employing Lady barbers for the convenience of Lady pilgrims visiting Tirumala and who wish to get their head tonsured from ladies.
History Of Kalyanakatta
‘Kalyanam’ in Buddhism reveals the renunciation state. Giving up Egoism is necessary for any man. The hairs grow on the head. Removal of growing hair has become important. That too the thoughts of good and bad are related to the head. They come out in a haphazard manner. The elders say that the submission of hair-offering is like the removal of weeds from the crop. There is a tradition of offering the head in Veera Bhakti and Tamasa Bhakti. In course of time the submission of hair offering stood in place of the head Getting Tonsured is the tradition still in vogue. In submission of the hair, won’t agree the cutting off of hair by scissors and keeping the mustache as it is. As Tirumala is a sacred place, there are no restrictions of Tithi, Vara, Nakshatra, Masa for submission of the hair like wise there are no differences of day, noon and night. Some of the devotees even today observe the tradition of submitting the hair of their children before completing one year of age.
FAQ
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1. How many days Kalyanakatta's are available in Tirumala
There are 9 mini Kalyanakattas which are running at important places in Tirumala every day to perform tonsures to the pilgrims staying in cottages and guesthouses. Such as Sri Venkateswara Rest House(SVRH), Sri Padmavathi Rest House(SPRH), HVC, GNC, PAC1, PAC2, Nandhakam Rest House, Kousthubham rest House(KTRH) and Sapthagiri Rest House(SGRH)
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2.Does we need to pay for Tonsuring in Tirumala?
Tonsuring is done at free of cost at all Kalyanakattas.
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3. Can Rest rooms available near kalyanakattas?
Bathrooms are equipped with geysers to provide hot water to the pilgrims who have tonsured their head.
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4. Does Padmavathi Travels helps in tonsure if we choose as a chennai to tirupati package?
Yes, Many of the Pilgrims wish to donate their hair to LORD VENKATESWARA, so Padmavathi Travels taking a major part in this, Our Drivers will act as a guide in Tirumala, so he can help pilgrim to get tonsured.
