Tirupati Tirumala Balaji

Tirumala Tirupati Devastanamulu History... There is ample literary and epigraphic testimony to the antiquity of the temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara. All the great dynasties of rulers of the southern peninsula have paid homage to Lord Sri Venkateswara in this ancient shrine. The Pallavas of Kancheepuram (9th century AD), the Cholas of Thanjavur (a century later), the Pandyas of Madurai, and the kings and chieftains of Vijayanagar (14th - 15th century AD) were devotees of the Lord and they competed with one another in endowing the temple with rich offerings and contributions. It was during the rule of the Vijayanagar dynasty that the contributions to the temple increased. Sri Krishnadevaraya had statues of himself and his consorts installed at the portals of the temple, and these statues can be seen to this day. There is also a statue of Venkatapati Raya in the main temple. After the decline of the Vijayanagar dynasty, nobles and chieftains from all parts of the country continued to ...

Sripuram-Sakthi Amma- largest  Golden Temple  -  Vellore , Tamilnadu  ... One of the biggest Hindu shrines in southern India, the Sri Puram Golden Temple a grand golden temple built by a spiritual organization in Tamil Nadu at an approximate cost of Rs 600 crore, the consecration (kumbhabhishekam) was performed on August 24, 2007, presence of over 30,000 devotees. The Mahalakshmi temple, located on a sprawling 100 acres of land at Sripuram, near Vellore, about 125 km from Chennai, has been constructed by Vellore-based Sri Narayani Peetam, headed by spiritual leader Sri Sakthi Amma. "The Taj Mahal was built as an expression of love for a single person but the Sri Puram Golden Temple stands for unconditional love for the entire humanity," says Amma, 31, who also goes by the name of Shakti Siddha.  "We know it is also the sign of the universal goddess - Lakshmi," says William, who gives only one name and says he is of Canadian origin. The steps that le...

If you are at Tirumala you should plan to visit some other places around this beautiful place. It will take minimum 3 hours if you use engage a cab. Based on your Balaji darshan schedule you can decide what time to go. As all these places require some climbing steps so kids may be little exhausted so avoid you're this touring plan just before Balaji Darshan schedule which takes two hours in the queue ( depends on your type of ticket ).  The distance up to Papavinasam from Tirumula town center is 15 KM and on the way Akasaganga and Venugopala Swamy temple can be covered. From Tirumula Srivari Padalu and Silathoranam is also 15 KM and all these can be covered in one trip. Srivari Padalu The Thirupada (Holy feet) at Narayanagiri As per the mythology this is the place where Lord Narayana first set hit feet. The foot print is available here and devotees visit this place at the top of Narayanagiri hill for the divine sight. Beautiful Tirumula temple town is visible from here.  ...

The Venkateswara Temple Considered to be the holiest of holy lands for Hindus… Tirupati is a must visit for every devout Hindu, at least once in a lifetime. Being the richest temple in the whole world, it is of little wonder then, that the outer walls of the sanctum sanctorum are covered in sheets of gold. This ancient temple is located on top of the last of seven hills, which are covered with lush greenery and dense forests. The deity is covered from head to toe in glittering diamonds and priceless jewels. Measuring about 9 feet in height, the Lord with a smiling countenance, and eyes full of divine mercy… is all but stone. Upon entering the inner sanctum, the atmosphere turns highly charged, the crowd break into a fervor and the chantings become louder… you cannot help but feel the intense magnetism the idol exudes. And when you finally catch a glimpse of Him… time comes to a standstill and an inexplicable feeling of peace descends on you. The divine charm in the inner sanctum w...

Tirumala  is the hill adjoining the town of  Tirupati  in Andhra Pradesh and is famous for the temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara, also known as Lord Balaji.This temple is located on the seventh peak, Venkatadri ( Venkata Hill ), and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini. This is an ancient temple dating back to over twelve centuries and is visited by several millions every year. Tirumala  comprises seven peaks, representing the seven hoods of Adisesha, thus earning the name, Seshachalam. The seven peaks are called Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrishabhadri, Narayanadri and Venkatadri. Tirumala Hill is 3200 ft above sea level, and is about 10.33 sq miles in area. Other Temples in Tirumala: Though  Tirumala  is famous for this temple, there are several other temples situated on this pilgrimage hill town. If you plan to visit Tirumala for a darshan of Lord Balaji, you can also plan to visit the temples adjoining this famous templ...