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Can women donate hair in Tirupati?
Neela Devi accepts the hair sacrificed by Devotees of Lord Venkatesha (Vishnu) and Lord blesses his devotees who sacrifice their hair for the sake of the Lord. On Tirumala Tirupati temple, Both men and women go for a head shave or hair cut at Tirupati temple.
Can I send my hair to Tirumala?
Currently, this ritual has not been adopted by any other TTD sub-shrine, said temple officials. “The Tirumala board has to give a formal approval for ‘kalyanakatta’ at the Himayatnagar shrine. “Till we begin ‘kalyanakatta’, devotees can tonsure hair and send the hundi directly to TTD through courier,” said officials.
What happens to hair donated in Tirupati?
The hair collected in Tirumala is cleaned and dried at controlled temperatures and stored in categorised bins at a warehouse in Tirupati.
Why do people cut their 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.
What TTD will do with hair?
Since 2011, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has earned Rs 200 crore in e-auctions of hair donated by devotees as part of their vow to Lord Venkateswara. The tonsured hair from men is used in coat linings. The Chinese are known to mix it with local hair to make cheap wigs and hair extensions.
Why do we offer hair at Tirupati?
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 the history behind Tirupati hair donation?
Great move from TTD. The history behind Tirupati Hair Donation, Gundu Thala Neelalu. history said Goddess neeladhri finds Perumal taking nap in the neeladhri mountain, she starts admiring the beauty of Perumal, but a quick breeze reveals a bald spot in Perumal’s head. She plucks her hair and plants in Perumal’s head to make him an absolute beauty.
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.
Why neneela Devi accepts hair sacrificed by devotees of Lord Vishnu?
Neela Devi accepts the hair sacrificed by Devotees of Lord Venkatesha (Vishnu) and Lord blesses his devotees who sacrifice their hair for the sake of the Lord. On Tirumala Tirupati temple, Both men and women go for a head shave or hair cut at Tirupati temple.