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Tirupati Balaji in Chennai

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If you are living in Chennai, if you wish to visit Tirupati (the second richest shrine in the world; the most richest is Vatican Church), and if you couldn't go there, you can at least visit Balaji Temple aka Tirupati Devastanam temple aka Venkatachalapati temple in Chennai .Tirupati Devastanam Balaji temple is located in Venkat Narayana Road in T.Nagar and it is one of the famous land marks in Chennai. The distance from Chennai Central Railway Station is around 8.5 kms.Tirupati Devastanam Balaji (Venkatachalapati) temple is maintained by Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple Trust of Tirupati. The temple has Lord Venkatachalapati (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) and Alarmelu Manga (aka Alamelu Manga) as the main deities. There is a shrine for Lord Ranganath (Lord Vishnu in sleeping posture) along with Sree Devi, Bhuma Devi, and Brahma.If you want to book etickets for Tirupati darshan, you can book the same from this temple. If you are lucky, you will get "Tirupati laddu" prasa...

Tirumala Tirupati Balaji - Tranist and Travel Information-India

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Tirupati balaji The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of the Tirupati Hill, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini. It is by the Lord’s presidency over Venkatachala, that He has received the appellation, Venkateswara (Lord of the Venkata Hill). He is also called the Lord of the Seven Hills. The temple of Sri Venkateswara has acquired unique sanctity in Indian religious lore. The Sastras, Puranas, Sthala Mahatyams and Alwar hymns unequivocally declare that, in the Kali Yuga, one can attain mukti, only by worshipping Venkata Nayaka or Sri Venkateswara. Sri Venkateswara Temple The temple of Sri Venkateswara has acquired unique sanctity in Indian religious lore. The Sastras, Puranas, Sthala Mahatyams and Alwar hymns unequivocally declare that, in the Kali Yuga, one can attain mukti, only by worshipping Venkata Nayaka or Sri Venkateswara. The benefits acquired by a piligrimage to Venkatachala are mentio...

Chennai to thirumala bus booking APSRTC

FROM BUS STATION : CHENNAI ORIGIN BUS STATION TO VIA Dep. Time Type Service No Adult Fare KMs Reach Time CHENNAI ANANTHAPUR TPT,MDPL,KDR 16.30 SL 6972 246 431 04.15 CHENNAI ANANTHAPUR TPT,MDPL,KDR 17.30 SL 6970 246 431 05.15 CHENNAI ANANTHAPUR CHITORE,MDPL, KDR 18.00 SL 6666 252 442 04.45 CHENNAI ANANTHAPUR CHITORE,MDPL, KDR 21.00 SL 6668 252 442 07.45 CHENNAI ATMAKUR NPET,NLR 04.30 EXP 5276 99 239 10.00 CHENNAI ATMAKUR NPET,NLR 09.15 EXP 5276 99 239 14.45 CHENNAI ATMAKUR NPET,NLR 18.00 EXP 5276 99 239 23.30 CHENNAI GIDDALUR NLR,OGL 18.45 DLX 5974 216 457 05.30 CHENNAI HINDUPUR CTR,BANGALORE 21.00 SL 6792 302 462 07.30 CHENNAI HINDUPUR CTR,BANGALORE 22.00 SL 6794 302 462 08.30 CHENNAI JAMMALAMADUGU TPT-KADAPA 06.00 DLX 6169 167 359 16.00 CHENNAI JAMMALAMADUGU TPT-KADAPA 19.00 DLX 6167 167 359 04.35 CHENNAI HYDERABAD (JBS) NLR,OGL,NGSR 19.00 SL 1329 380 665 09.15 CHENNAI HYDERABAD (JBS) NLR, OGL 19.30 GRD 1327 660 671 08.15 CHENNAI HYDERABAD (JBS) NLR,OGL,MCL 20.00 DLX 5051 393 688 10.3...

The Tirumala hill has seven peaks ("Sapthagiri"),

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Tirupati is in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh , India . It is most famous for its Sri Venkateswara Temple dedicated to Vishnu, also known as Balaji in North Indian and Govinda in South Indian. The temple is located on top of Tirumala hills, while the town is located on the foothills. The Tirumala hill has seven peaks ("Sapthagiri"), said to represent the seven hoods of Adisesha, the serpent under whose hoods Vishnu resides in Vaikuntha. Understand TTD information Centres [1] : Tirumala and Tirupati: 91-877-2277777 Hyderabad : 91-40-23260590 New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pondicherry, Visakhapatnam, Vellore and other district Head Quarters in AP. Hyderabad Office Timings: 9AM to 4PM on weekdays, 9AM to 7PM on weekends, Tuesday Closed. Lunch From 1PM to 2PM. Overview Tirupati is situated in the southern part of Andhra Pradesh . Tirumala is located in the eastern ghats, a mountain range that runs along the south-eastern India. The temple of Lord...

Bus Tickets for Tirupati darshan

Tirupati to Tirumala Temple By Foot There are two footpaths that are known as Sopanamargas. These start from Alipiri and Chandragiri.The most commonly used route is the one that starts from Alipiri. The other one starts from Chandragiri is only 6 km in length but is difficult route. Walkway Alipiri Toll Gate (4 K.Ms from railway station) Distance- 14 Kilometers Time taken- 3 to 4 hours Advantages of walking Facilities provided by the administration to those who prefer to walk are as follows. Free transportation of the luggage to the Top. (Deposit luggage at TTD transport office and obtain a receipt, redeem it for luggage on reaching) Well-cemented steps with hand rails for support. Supply of potable water along the way. Toilets for both ladies and Gents. Well-lit pathway and security guards to ensure safety of the pilgrims. Small restaurants along the way for refreshments and snacks. Small mandapams along the way where pilgrims can take rest. Free buses from the Tirupati Railway statio...