Tirupati, located in the Andhra Pradesh district of Chittoor, is well-known for the Lord Venkateshwara Temple, which is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the country. Tirumala is one of Tirupati’s seven hills, where the main temple is located. Lord Venkateshwara is said to have taken the form of an idol in this temple, which houses the god Govinda. Tirupati is one of India’s oldest cities, with several references to it in the Vedas and Puranas.
Everything about the Sri Venkateshwara temple is magnificent: the never-ending singing of ‘om Namo Venkatesaya’, the frantic pilgrim rush, and the 8-foot-tall image of Lord Venkateshwara. The temple of 7 hills is another name for the temple, which covers 26 kilometers and attracts nearly 50,000 pilgrims every day.
It is home to a one-of-a-kind geological wonder that you should not miss! The Silathoranam is a natural arch made of rocks that can be found in the Tirumala Hills.
Best Time: September – March
TIRUPATI VISTING PLACES
SRI VENKATESWARA TEMPLE
“A sacred site on the seventh peak.”
Sri Venkateshwara Temple is most revered and celebrated temple, with tourists and pilgrims flocking there all year. Millions of worshippers flock here to pay their respects to one of the world’s holiest and wealthiest temples.
Every day, approximately 50,000 pilgrims visit the temple, which is a massive number. As a result, a comprehensive procedure has been devised and implemented, culminating in a visit to the shrine for darshan.
The darshan is obtained at the Vaikuntam queue complex, which is a network of interconnected halls leading to the main temple. These halls are clean and comfortable, and they have a variety of amenities.
Best Time to Visit: September – October
Popular Festival Celebrated: Bramhotsavam Festival
AKASAGANGA TEERTHAM
“Holy water comes out as natural steam here between hills rocks.”
Akasaganga Teertham is a waterfall that is 3 kilometers from the main temple. The waterfall has water flowing all year and is extremely religiously significant.
Pilgrims can also visit the Devi temple, which is adjacent to the waterfall. The waterfall is absolutely gorgeous during the monsoon season.
SWAMI PUSHKARINI LAKE
“Holy water comes out as natural steam here between hills rocks.”
Swami Pushkarini Lake is almost next to the Sri Venkateshwara Temple. According to legend, Lord Vishnu owned the lake, which was located in Vaikuntha.
Garuda brought it to earth for Sri Venkateshwara’s pleasure. Pilgrims usually take a dip in the waters of this holy lake before proceeding to the main temple.
SILATHORANAM
“Holy water comes out as natural steam here between hills rocks.”
One of history’s natural wonders, the Silathoranam is today a notable archaeology and heritage site. This is a natural rock formation that is one of just three of its sorts in the world. While geology and archaeology support a number of ideas, the development of Srock is also tied to beliefs concerning lord Venkateshwara’s idol. The rock formation has been designated as a national monument by the state government.
ISKCON TEMPLE
“The Feeling of visiting a temple is an experience in itself”
ISKCON Tirupati, located at the foothills of the Tirumala Hills, is one of the city’s most well-known pilgrimages. During his visit in 1974, Srila Prabhupada suggested that the Bhagwad Geeta teachings be spread by establishing a Vedic Culture center. ISKCON Tirupati was thus founded in 1982 to resurrect Lord Krishna’s messages. It is thought to be the only way to bring about global peace and harmony.
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CITY SHOPPING IN TIRUPATI
Shopping is one of the underappreciated pleasures that this Andhra Pradesh city has to offer. So, get your wish list ready as we explore the various shopping options in Tirupati.
WHAT TO BUY?
- Thanjavur paintings
- Kalamkari paintings
- Wooden toys
- Devotional CDs and publications
WHERE TO BUY FROM?
- Bazaar street
- Tirumala Tirupati
- Devasthanam
- Lepakshi emporium
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Frequently Asked Question
Tirupati is a famous pilgrimage city in the Chittoor district of the Andhra Pradesh and is located in the southwest of the state capital Amravati.
The city is home to the important Hindu shrine of Tirumala Venkateshwara Temple and many other historic temples. It is known as the “spiritual capital of Andhra Pradesh”. It is also one of the eight Swayam Vyaktha Kshetras dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Even though Tirupati is crowded throughout the year with devotees, the best time to visit Tirupati is between the months of September to February. The climate at that time is refreshing with occasional showers.
BY AIR: The closest airport to the is near the Renigunta which lies 16km from Tirupati and 40 km from Lord Venkateshwara. Direct flights to all major cities like New Delhi, Hyderabad, Vizag and Bengaluru operate from this airport.
BY RAIL: Tourists have to alight at Tirupati located approximately 27 km from Tirumala, and it is endowed with five platforms and trains from almost all the metro cities halt here.
BY ROAD: The bus services are available here frequently from different cities like Chennai, Vellore, Bangalore etc.
One should not miss Pulihara (tamarind rice), Murukku (snack made with urad dal), Pongal while staying in Tirupati. The Tirupati laddu is also synonymous with Tirupati pilgrimage, and is served as prasad in almost all the temples in here.
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