It is not necessary to shave head in Tirumala Balaji Mandir premises. It is subject to your wish and fulfilment of your mokkubadi (desire fulfilment). read more
Balaji is actually a devout devotee of the Lord Venkateswara and he proved his devoutness when he was cornered by the temple priests. Hence, the devotee name supersedes the Lord's name as “Tirupati Balaji”. read more
Here is why you shave your head at Tirupati Balaji temple. Chethana Prakasan | Published: June 1, 2016 12: 41 PM IST Tirupati Balaji temple or Venkateshwara Swamy temple is one of the most popular cultural destinations in India. read more
This is the reason why Devotees tonsure or shave their head in Tirumala. There are also Spiritual reasons: Tonsure or Shaving hair as offering for Lord represents a real sacrifice of material beauty and giving up false-ego in the way of shaving their hair as the sacrifice to please Supreme Lord. read more