Thomala Seva

Thomala Seva: Sometimes also written as "Tomala Seva", this form of Worship is the most sought after "Seva (service to The Lord) at the Holy temple of Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh, India.
This Seva is not performed during the months of May through July and again in the Month of "Margazhi" (Margasira in Telugu) which roughly falls anytime between the English Months of Late November through Early January.
Devotees are allowed to sit all along the corridor leading to the Sanctum sanctorum at Tirumala, from the second doorstep, extending into the foyer area where the imposing Idol of Sri Garudalwar (Lord Vishnu's steed) kneels in obeisance to His Lord.
The Enchanting Tiruppavai is sung and the chief deity is worshipped with the Sacred Tulasi leaves for AbOUT 40 minutes, giving the devotees to feast their eyes on the Lord that is otherwise not possible in the temple where the authorities only allow about 4-5 minutes because of the unending stream of devotees.

External Links

http://www.tirumala.org/sevas_weekdes.htm#tomala
http://www.tirumala.org/sevas_weekly.htm#mon