Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Srivari Seva: Volunteers Supporting Brahmotsavams Devotees
Imagine many helpful people called Srivari Sevaks helping out at the Tirumala temple during big celebrations like Brahmotsavams.
These volunteers started in 2000 and now number nearly 17 lakh.
They come from all over the country to offer services like giving out food and water, helping with medical needs, and making sure everything runs smoothly for the visitors.
They work long hours and do it all without pay because they want to serve and help others.
During festivals, many more volunteers are needed to keep things going well.
Srivari Seva program started in 2000 to assist the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
Nearly 17 lakh devotees have volunteered in the last 25 years.
Volunteers provide support during Brahmotsavams and other temple events.
Volunteers come from various states across India.
Volunteers serve in various areas including food, water, and health services.
- Who
- Srivari Sevaks, volunteers for TTD
- What
- Providing various support services to devotees during Brahmotsavams
- When
- Since 2000, with peak activity during festivals
- Where
- Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To serve devotees and support the smooth running of temple events.
- Program Name
- Srivari Seva
- Started
- 2000
- Total Volunteers
- Approximately 17 lakh over 25 years
- Volunteer Locations
- Tirumala and other TTD temples
- Volunteer Activities
- Food, water, health, security, and other support
- Volunteers on Duty Daily
- Over 2,000
- Volunteers During Festivals
- Increases during festivals; 3,500 registered for Salakatla Brahmotsavams
