Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams(TTD) is a premiere Hindu religious institution acting as the custodian of world renowned temple of Lord Venkateswara or Lord Balaji.

Apart from its religious and spiritual activities, TTD has also taken up wide spread social welfare activities including providing free food and shelter to poor, orphans, physically challenged, aged, destitute; offering free education to the deaf and dumb students; providing free medication to people and pilgrims; operating various welfare Trusts and schemes and many more.

With all these noble activities of TTD which has both religious and social face on one side and the day by day increasing popularity of the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara on other side, the pilgrim influx to Tirumala is also increasing every day by leaps and bounds.

The average pilgrim turnout to Tirumala on a year today is above 2.5crores. Along with the increase in pilgrim crowd, the revenue of TTD has also gone up by many folds in the recent times.

Today the annual budget of TTD has touched the 2000crore mark, making it as the country’s richest religious institution. Over 1/3 of the major part of revenue to TTD comes in the form of offerings made by devotees in Srivari Hundi.

To enhance accuracy in the process of counting in the Parakamani-the currency counting hall in Tirumala Temple, TTD has invited retired or in-service employees from nationalized Banking and Insurance sectors, PSUs and other government organisations to offer free voluntary services as "Srivari Sevakulu" exclusively for its Parakamani Wing, with specific guidelines, which came into force on 17th August 2012.

This seva is called Parakamani Seva and the volunteers who are rendering their services under this seva are known as “Parakamani Sevakulu”.

To register for Parakamani seva through online click on the following link Online Registration for Parakamani Seva

Parakamani is an activity where counting and accounting of offerings made by pilgrims through Srivari Hundi viz. coins, currencies, precious items, jewellary etc. done on a day-to-day basis.
Interested Pilgrims / Devotees should register online for Parakamani Seva, who will be here-by addressed as “Parakamani Sevakulu”.
Only Male devotees are eligible to apply for Parakamani Seva in view of constraints on surveillance
Parakamani Sevakulu should be in the age group of 35 years to 65 years.
Parakamani Sevakulu should be from Hindu Religion only.
Parakamani Sevakulu should be healthy i.e., physically strong, mentally fit, free from arthritis, back pains, asthma, as they have to perform the Seva by squatting / sitting on the floor for longer sessions.
Parakamani Sevakulu should be either working or retired employees of Central / State Government or Quasi Government or PSU or Nationalized Scheduled Banks or Insurance Companies.
Parakamani Seva is voluntary Seva. Hence, no payments will be made by TTD in any form.

Parakamani Sevakulu should not have been involved in any Departmental Disciplinary / Criminal proceedings.
Parakamani Sevakulu are requested not to Carry / Consume prohibited articles under section 114 of AP Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions & Endowment act, 1987.
Devotees from Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are alone eligible to register at present for Parakamani Seva.
Parakamani Sevakulu may opt for either 3 days slot or 4 days slot.
Parakamani seva for 3-day slot will commence on Friday and conclude on Sunday. They should report for enrollment on Thursday before 02.00 PM at Srivari Seva Sadan(inside APS RTC Bus stand), Tirumala.
Parakamani seva for 4-day slot will commence on Monday and conclude on Thursday. They should report for enrollment on Sunday before 02.00 PM at Srivari Seva Sadan(inside APS RTC Bus stand), Tirumala.
Parakamani Sevakulu should bring two passport size photos, two copies of ID proof, two copies of Online Application form along with original and xerox copy of their In-Service ID Card / Pensioner ID Card / Service Certificate (should have the photo of the applicant duly attested by the concern authority) while reporting at Srivari Seva Sadan Office which is mandatory.
Recent passport size photo(less than 100 kb) and valid Identity Card either Service or Pension card issued by their Employers / Employing Organizations only should be uploaded during online registration.
Temporary Identity cards will be issued to the Parakamani Sevakulu at the time of reporting for parakamani seva by the TTD Vigilance & Security wing and same should be returned to the on duty Vigilance & Security personnel at the end of each session.
Darshan of Lord Venkateswara will be provided on the last day of slot.
If any Parakamani Sevakulu found violating Parakamani proceedings, appropriate action will be initiated.
Each Parakamani Sevakulu will be provided with three laddus at subsidized rate of Rs.10/- each on the last day of the slot.
Parakamani Sevakulu are requested to mention their contact numbers (both land line and mobile numbers) of their relations whom they wish to be informed in case of emergency while performing seva at Tirumala.
Parakamani Sevakulu are not suppose to bring their spouse or kin while attending for Parakamani Seva.
Parakamani Sevakulu should bring their uniform ( White Vesti / Pancha) on their own while attending for Parakamani Seva.
Parakamani sevakulu who have taken the Diksha Maala i.e. Ayyappa Maala or Govinda Maala or Shakti Maala etc. will not be allowed in "Diksha Maala Dress" for the parakamani seva owing to security reasons.
TTD reserves right to accept or reject Parakamani Sevakaulu from performing the seva.

Parakamani hall-the counting zone is a highly secured zone in the temple of Lord Venkateswara and Parakamani Sevakulu should strictly abide to the following rules.

Parakamani Sevakulu should wear traditional dress i.e, white Dothi only at the time of reporting for Parakamani seva.
Parakamani sevakulu should not wear/carry any Mobiles, cash, gold, silver, other precious / semi precious stones, watches, rings, bracelets and any other valuables at the time of reporting for Parakamani Seva. If any item is found in their possession during the Parakamani Seva, they will be confiscated as per TTD rules and regulations.

Parakamani Sevakulu are expected to maintain high standards of honesty, integrity, confidentiality, impartiality, and good conduct in the course of, or in relation to, their Seva.
Parakamani Sevakulu are expected to be courteous, considerate, and prompt while reporting for Seva.
Parakamani Sevakulu must comply with all applicable rules and regulations issued by the TTD.
img src="img/Button2.png" /> Parakamani Sevakulu must comply with any lawful regulations, orders, policies, and appropriate requests issued by the On-duty supervisor or other TTD officials having jurisdiction over the Seva involved.
In the course of, or in relation to their Seva, Parakamani Sevakulu shall adhere to the policy of the TTD that there shall be no discrimination while performing the seva based on factors of caste, cadre, age, and similar matters not related to performance of duty in their respective organisations.
Parakamani Sevakulu should consult with the on-duty supervisors on general questions as they may have regarding the applicability of various regulations, which may pertain to their seva.
Parakamani Sevakulu shall be held accountable for TTD property and monies entrusted to them in connection with their seva.
Parakamani Sevakulu shall not harass / argue / fight with other sevakulu, TTD Employees, or Pilgrim Witnesses.
Parakamani Sevakulu shall not participate in gambling or any other form involving playing of cards while staying at TTD provided accommodation at Tirumala.
Parakamani Sevakulu are prohibited from carrying / consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs or Tobacco or meat foods while at Tirumala, as described in the Section 114 of CHRIE ACT 1987.
Parakamani Sevakulu who violates the above act will be subjected to legal action as per the provisions of Law.
Parakamani Sevakulu are here – by informed / warned that professing / propaganding any other religion other than Hinduism is prohibited under G.O.Ms 746 & 747 both dt 2-6-2007. Any sevakulu are found violating this act, appropriate legal action will be taken against them.