Situated in the hill town of Tirumala at Tirupati in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, Venkateswara or Tirupati Temple is the richest temple of the Indian subcontinent. Spread over 6.75 sq. km of area, the mesmerising beauty & divinity of the temple will spellbind your heart. Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (a form of the Hindu god Vishnu), this magnificent temple is also known as ‘Temple of Seven Hills’ as it is situated on one of the seven peaks of the Tirumala Hills.
At the entrance of the temple, Lord Vishnu’s vahana ‘Garuda’ welcomes devotees flushed with legend& faith. There is an eight-foot standing tall idol of Lord Venkateshwara adorned with gold, diamonds and flowers.The ravishing sculptures and the huge pillars make your trip to Tirupati the most
memorable one. Visiting Tirupati at least once in a lifetime is believed to be a must for Vaishnavites across the globe. Queues during the annual nine-day Brahmotsavam festival can stretch for kilometers.
Types of Darshan:
Sarva Darshan - Open for all for 18 to 20 hours in a day
Special Entry - Devotees can pay an amount of Rs.300 to go into a special queue so time could be saved.
Tips for travelers:
1. Book online darshan to avoid rush & save time
2. Do not carry electronic items, cameras, mobile phones as it is strictly prohibited inside the temple. Lockers are provided to store such gadgets.
3. Devotees must wear traditional dresses, for man, dhoti or kurta & for woman, Saree, Salwar suit etc.
4. Do not forget to try Tirupati laddoo, a special Prasadam offered to pilgrims by the temple
Best time to visit:
November to March. Summers are unbearably hot with temperatures pushing 45 degrees.
How to reach:
By Flight:
International travelers can land at Chennai airport and the Venkateswara Temple is 200 km away from Chennai. Whereas for domestic travelers, the closely located airport is in Renigunta at a distance of 39 km from the temple.
By Train:
The nearest railway station is the Tirupati Main Railway Station. The distance is about 21 Km.
By Bus:
State-run buses are easily available and connect Tirupati to most towns in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Other places to visit: Sri Kalahasti Temple, Govindaraja Swami Temple, Tiruchanur, Srinivasa Mangapuram, Srikalahasti, Kanipakam
Where to stay?
Fortune Select Grand Ridge, Ginger Tirupati, Sri Sai Residency and Bhimas Deluxe Hotel.
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