What happens to hair in Tirumala?

The hair collected in Tirumala is cleaned and dried at controlled temperatures and stored in categorised bins at a warehouse in Tirupati. It is broadly divided into six grades, depending on the length and texture.

Does Tirupati sell hair?

At Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, human hair is auctioned every year. This time, its e-auction earned a whopping Rs 6.39 crore. The monthly e-auction of tonsured hair donated by devotees at Tirumala Tirupati temple of Andhra Pradesh yielded a whopping Rs.

Why do people offer hair to Lord Venkateswara?

According to Hindu belief, the reason behind giving this donation is said to be that Lord Venkateswara repays the loan taken from Kubera. It is believed that the price of hair we give, Lord Venkateswara, gives you ten times more than that. The good thing is that devotees here donate hair of their own free will.

What is the use of hair in Tirupati?

At least 3,000 workers are involved in the process. The processed hair is accumulated and stored by the Tirumala temple, which is later exported across the globe. The shaved hair is used to make wigs and hair extensions, and people from other side of the globe are ready to pay any price for the blond hair wigs.

What is TTD for hair?

All human hair collected at the temple is sold on e-auction platform quarterly to the eligible bidders after deducting the prescribed GST and that is a routine proces. Once the auction process is completed, the TTD has no role in the stocks disposed thereof.

Can we cut our hair before our Mokku in Tirupati?

No. People don’t cut their hair before their “mokku”. Even if there is any delay in going to Tirupati, they just leave the hair growing till that time.

How can I send my hair to Tirupati?

Tirumala Tirupati Hair donation process, detailed info. History of Lord Sri Venkateswara temple….Scientific Story Behind Tirupati Hair Offering.

S.No	Tirumala Hair Offering Location	Tirumala Hair Offering Timings
	Tirupati Hair Offering Location
1	Kapila Theertham (Behind Anjaneya Swamy temple)	6:30 am – 5:30 pm

What happens to hair in Tirupati?

The hair collected in Tirumala is cleaned and dried at controlled temperatures and stored in categorised bins at a TTD warehouse in Tirupati.

Does venkatesara’s stone idol have hair?

As is publicized by many on the web, the stone idol or the Moola Virat of Lord Venkatesara, standing in the Garbha Griha of the Tirumala temple, doesn’t have any hair.. He is ‘Saaswata Sila Murthy’ (Permanent Stone Deity)

What is the first temple built in Sri Venkateswara’s name?

Although there are many Temples on Earth, associated with Lord Sri Venkateswara, the Tirumala Temple, however, is the first and the foremost Temple built in His name. It may be interesting to quote here, an indirect reference to the Tirumala Temple, from Verse X.155.1 of Rig Veda, that solemnly states,

Where did Lord Venkateswara first set his foot?

According to the legends of the Tirumala temple, Lord Venkateswara had first set His foot at the place where Sreevari Paadaalu is located today; then set on this stone arch and then at the place where the Moola Virat is standing today in the garbha griha of the Tirumala temple..

Who is Lord Sri Venkateswara?

“Lord Sri Venkateswara is not only the ruling God of this Kali Yuga but is also the sole savior of our humanity and this universe. Only He can solve all our human problems and only He can guide us through the ocean of the worldly sins”. “Naaham Vasaami Vaikunte. Na Yogi Hridayena Cha. Madh Bhakthaa Yathra Gaayanthi. Tathra Thishtaami Naaradaa”