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Dear Bhagavathas,

This is a description of Lord Venkateswara Swamy varu in English, 
also called as 'Itihyam', meaning Sthala Puranam or the description 
of the shrine. This is explained by the Cheif Priest or Pradhana 
Archaka, while performing Harathi and simultaneously explanation 
will go on. whenever President, Prime Minister, Cheif Minister, 
Governor visits the Hill Shrine, apart from the usual temple honors 
they can hear this Itihyam in the Sanctum.
 
"Venkatadri Samam Sthanam Brahmande Nastikinchanaat, Venkatesa Samo 
devo nabhut nabhavishyati"

" The Sacred Seven Hills, The Presiding Deity Lord Vishnu is called 
Lord Venkateswara or Balaji and is worshipped in 5 forms according 
to our science of rituals called Vaikhanasa tradition, namely 
Dhruva,Kautuka,Utsava,Snapana,Bali Beras.
This Silver idol named 'Bhoga Srinivasa murthy is one of the 5 forms 
of Balaji, also known as Kautuka murthy in technical terminology. 
This was donated by a Pallava queen around 1400 years ago.He takes a 
sacred bath of Milk and Saffron during Thomala Seva early in the 
Morning and He is put to bed during Ekantha Seva, the days final 
ritual. Every Wednesday he is given a sacred bath with 1008 silver 
pots called 'Sahasra Kalasabhishekam'.
The Main Idol, also called Dhruva Murthy, Goddess Lakshmi on the 
right side of the chest and Goddess Padmavathi on the left. The 
divine ornaments 'Srivatsam' and 'Kausthubham', Camphor Tilak on the 
forehead with musk(or Kasturi Tilak) in the centre, The crown given 
by Akasa Raja(The Diamond Crown),The Divine Discus 'Sudarsanam' and 
the Divine Conch 'Panchajanyam'(studded with diamonds), (diamond ear 
rings),Serpentine ornaments on the shoulders, the left hand 
in 'Katyavalambitha Pose',the right hand 'Vaikunta Hastha' (studded 
with diamonds)showing towards feet indicating total surrender,the 
sword named 'Suryakatari' given by Surya Bhagavan to perish the 
evil, the holy thread 'Swarna Yagnopaveetham', the divine Makara 
Kanti in two steps,

 the different garlands in the order
The garland of 108 coins holding 108 different names of Balaji 
called 'Astottara Haram',
The garland of 108 tulasi leaves called 'Tulasipathra Haram', 
The garland of 108 Goddess Lakshmi idols called 'Chaturbhuja Lakshmi 
Haram',
The garland of 1008 names of Balaji on 1008 coins 
called 'Sahasranama Haram' in 5 rows,
Salagrama Haras on both the sides,
(To the right side of Balaji's Idol) (Utsava Beram)The processional 
deities Malayappa swamy with consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi. All the 
daily rituals like Kalyanotsavam and special rituals like 
Brahmotsavam, Pavithrotsavam, Jyestabhishekam, Pushpa Yagam are 
performed to these idols.
(To the left side of the Balaji's Idol)
Another form of Balaji Snapana beram, Ugra Srinivasa Murthy with 
Sridevi and Bhudevi. Comes out for procession once in a year on the 
day of 'Kausika Dwadasi' before Sunrise,
THe Last form of Balaji called Darbar Srinivasa Murthy, or Bali 
Beram. Every Morning after Thomala Seva Koluvu is performed in front 
of this idol.In Koluvu 'Panchang', the Almanac and Hundi Collections 
for the day are recited, 
Lord Rama with Sita and Lakshmana, Lord Krishna with Rukmini.
{ the description in brackets is used when there is diamond set is 
adorned ( Vishesha Samarpana) } 

And whenever Peetadipati's of Mutts, those Mutts having association 
with this temple, they will receive temple honors. And the Itihyam 
to them is explained in Sanskrit. The Satari of Lord is taken for a 
procession in a Pallaki and the Peetadipathi is invited near Bedi 
Anjaneya Swamy Temple by giving Satari, they are cordially invited 
through Mahadwaram,

Then first a Harati is performed with Itihyam, It goes like this

"Venkatadri Samam Sthanam Brahmande Nastikinchanaat, Venkatesa Samo 
devo nabhut nabhavishyati"

" Vidyut Koti Divaakaraabha manisam Sankham Gadaa Pankajam Chakram 
bibrati indiraa vasumateem Samsobhi Parsva dvayam peetaambaram 
kaustubham, kEyooraangada haara  kundala dharam deeptham viswa 
dharam vibhum,
Suchkra Sankham, Kati Varada Hastham, Swanaambaram Ratna Kireetam,
Sva Vaksha Vilasat Sreevatsa Chihnam Bhaje, 
Pralamba SootrOtpala Maalya bhushanam, Namaamyaham Sree Venkata 
Saila Naayakam"

Recently Srimad Ahobila Matam Swamy Desikan visited the Hill Shrine 
and HH Swamy received this maryaada in the temple and HH Swamy also 
participated in the Annamaachaarya Vardhanti Celerations.

After the Harati, the Swamy is given Theertham and then a Melchaat 
Sesha Vastram of Lord Venkateswara is presented to the Swamy by 
Periya Jeeyar of the temple, then Satari is given. Then the Matam 
Harathi with fruits, dry fruits are given to the Lord, Then the 
Peetadipati Swamy is invited inside the Sanctum and water is given 
for Hasta Suddi, then the 'Aalavattam' or chaamaram is given to the 
Swamy to perform the Chaamara Seva for a few minutes to the Almighty 
then the Sishyas of Swamin are allowed to have Darsanam of Lord 
Venkateswara, while the Swamy is sitting near KulaSekhara Padi 
outside the Sanctum.
This is how a Peetadipati will receive the temple Maryaada.



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