Travel to Tirupati
Travel to Tirupati
It is visited by scores of tourists as well as devotees round the year. This is among the most revered religious destinations of India where tourists as well as devotes come in a large number from several parts of the world. The word Tirupati means is lord of Lakshmi'. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Sri Venkateshwara.
This temple is among the most famous temples of India. It attracts the largest number of pilgrims than any other shrine in India. It is also one of the richest shrines in the world situated in the hilltop of Tirumala. This religious town is situated amidst the 7 peaks known as Sapthagiri. These seven hills exemplify the 7 hoods of Adisesha - the serpent on which Lord Vishnu lives in Vaikuntha.
Through the course of history this temple remains the center of devotions for many dynasties who ruled the southern peninsula of India. The Pallavas of Kancheepuram Cholas of Thanjavur, the Pandyas of Madurai, and the kings and chieftains of Vijayanagar Empire immensely contributed to this temple with rich offerings and contributions.
Some of the popular tourist attractions of this place are
Tirupati Tirumala Balaji Temple
This is the foremost attractions of this place, which is visited by a large number of devotees every day. It is the ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara located on the seventh peak of Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) and on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini. On an average around 60,000 pilgrims visit the temple every day but during the special occasion around 200,000 devotees visit this temple per day. The temple has its origins in Vaishnavism. The sanctum sanctorum houses the awe-inspiring idol of Lord Vishnu.
Sri Govindarajaswami Temple
This is another famous temple of this place known across the globe for its imposing gopuram which can be seen from a distance. It is among the highly revered temple consecrated by Saint Ramanujacharya in 1130 AD. The gopuram is the well-known attractions of this temple famous across the globe for its sculptured beauty.
Swami Pushkarani
This is a sacred tank situated adjacent to the temple. It is a sacred lake where devotees took a bath before visiting the temple.
Lepakshi Emporium
This emporium is an ideal place where tourists can buy attractive handicrafts at reasonable rates during their visit to this place.
Asthana Mandapam (Sadas Hall)
This is a venue for where cultural and religious programs are organized. Devotional programs like discourses, music concerts, harikathas and bhajans are organized here which heightens the religious fervor of this place. Why You Should Attend A Film Festival A Guide To Local Film Festivals Rajasthan- A Destination Like No Other Honeymoon Tours India Wildlife Tour in India Experience Real India By Planning A Delhi Tour Today Creative Ideas For Graduation Trips A tour to Heritage City with Cheap Flights Taiwan: The Eastern Surprise Switzerland – The world's favourite tourist destination Ranthambore National Park, an Excellent Wild Life Destination for All in India Theatre for London shows Unravel the mystery of Kiwi country