Can we shave head in Tirupati?

On Tirumala Tirupati temple, Both men and women go for a head shave or hair cut at Tirupati temple. You have to get a blade for yourself from the temple authorities and to get the blade you will have to join the queue at Tirumala Tirupati Kalyana Katta. Hair cut shave is totally free.

Why do people shave their head at Tirupati?

Hindu pilgrims come to the Tirupati Venkateswara Temple to shave their head, offering one’s ego to the god Vishnu. The tradition has continued since Lord Balaji sustained his head injury, according to temple officials.

What do they do with hair in Tirupati?

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

Can I cut my hair before Mokku?

No. People don’t cut their hair before their “mokku”.

Why do devotees offer hair in Tirupati?

Pleased with her devotion, the god accepted the kind offering and promised that whoever visits his shrine and sacrifices his/her hair at his feet will be blessed. Ever since, it has been a custom among devotees to shave their head off in the temple before or after their desires are fulfilled.

Is it necessary to remove birth hair?

Most parents prefer to shave off the hair of a newborn for either religious or cultural reasons rather than any physiological benefits. If you want healthy hair, then shaving isn t an option for you. However, getting rid of the hair isn t going to harm your baby.

Is it necessary to shave beard in Tirupati?

Devotees can have Darshan of the lord even without tonsuring their head. It is not necessary to shave head in Tirumala Balaji Mandir premises.

Can we Courier hair to Tirupati?

“Till we begin ‘kalyanakatta’, devotees can tonsure hair and send the hundi directly to TTD through courier,” said officials.

How can I get a free head shave at Tirupati temple?

On Tirumala Tirupati temple, Both men and women go for a head shave or hair cut at Tirupati temple. You have to get a blade for yourself from the temple authorities and to get the blade you will have to join the queue at Tirumala Tirupati Kalyana Katta. Hair cut shave is totally free.

What is Tirupati Mottai/ shaving head/Mundan/ Gundu?

Tirupati Mottai/ shaving head/mundan/ gundu, Thala neelalu processings are done when the baby in 11 months old to clean the head. We need to wait till 11 months in order to let the skull strengthen before 11 months babies skin softest spot, it’s not recommended to shave.

What is the importance of head shave in Tirumala?

Hear Tonsure / Hair Offering / Head Shave in Tirumala is a very important offering in Tirumala to Lord Sri Venkateswara. The head shave in Tirumala is considered as one of the mail four rituals performed in dedication Lord Sri Venkateswara by devotee. Every year lakhs of devotees offers their hair to the lord in Tirumala.

How can I get a free hair cut at Tirupati Kalyana Katta temple?

You have to get a blade for yourself from the temple authorities and to get the blade you will have to join the queue at Tirumala Tirupati Kalyana Katta. Hair cut shave is totally free. A free hair cut is done by the temple barbers but people sometimes donate money to the barbers as a tip.