VISIT AND EXPLORE TIRUPATHI – A PARADISE ON EARTH

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VISIT AND EXPLORE TIRUPATHI A PARADISE ON EARTH
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VISIT AND EXPLORE TIRUPATHI A PARADISE ON EARTH

• The town of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh is famous
  for its temples, the most famous and popular of
  which is Sri Venkateswara Temple sitting atop one
  of the seven peaks of Tirumala Hills. The town is
  famous for footfall of pilgrims from around the
  country as well as the world. Home to centuries
  old temples whose architectural splendours have
  an aura of themselves apart from the aura of
  their presiding duties.

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Top 11 Places To Visit In Tirupathi

• Sri Venkateswara Temple
• Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Garden
• Talakona Waterfall
• Deer Park
• Sri Vari Museum
• Sri Govindarajaswami Temple

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Top 11 Places To Visit In Tirupathi

• Srikalahasti
• Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple
• Kapila Teertham
• Chandragiri
• Srinivasa Mangapuram

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1. Sri Venkateswara Temple

• The temple that has put Tirupati on the world map
  as a unique destination for travellers is Sri
  Venkateswara Temple, and it is among the most
  compelling places to see in Tirupati. The temple
  is dedicated to Lord Sri Venkateswara, believed
  to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. People also
  refer to this temple as Tirupati Temple, Tirumala
  Temple, Tirupati Balaji Temple, etc. It is
  situated on the seventh peak of Seshachalam Hills
  range at a height of 2799-feet above the sea
  level. It is the most popular of all tourist
  attractions in Tirupati.
• Known to be one of the richest temples in the
  world owing to the huge sum of donations that it
  receives every day, Sri Venkateswara Temple is
  thronged by around 30 to 40 million people every
  year.

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1. Sri Venkateswara Temple

•  On special occasions like on the occasion of
  annual Brahmotsavam, the number of pilgrims goes
  up much higher.
• Since there is a huge footfall in the temple on a
  regular basis, the authorities have built 2
  modern queue complexes to organize the rush. It
  also offers free meals to all the pilgrims. There
  is also a building meant for tonsuring heads
  since it is mandatory for pilgrims to tonsure
  their head before entering the temple. There are
  a number of lodging sites for pilgrims too.

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2. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam Garden

• The organization that organizes the affairs of
  Sri Venkateswara Temple is known as the Tirumala
  Tirupati Devasthanam. It also has a spectacular
  garden spread over an area of 460 acres adjacent
  to the main building of the temple. The
  impressive range of more than 200 varieties of
  flowers of different colours and shapes blooming
  across the garden is a sight to behold and
  appreciate. The garden also has several tanks and
  ponds, which are used as a source of water for
  the locals as well as for the temple. It is one
  of the popular places to see in Tirupati. The
  flowers from this garden are used for ornamenting
  the deity and the temple every day. The garden
  also supplies flowers to other temples. On
  average, about 500 kilograms of the flower is
  supplied from this garden.

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3. Talakona Waterfall
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3. Talakona Waterfall

• With a height of 270-feet, the Talakona Waterfall
  is the highest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh and
  one of the top tourist attractions in Tirupati.
  The waterfall originates 30 kilometres inside the
  forest, and to witness the waterfall you need to
  trek for around 2 kilometres. However, the stress
  of trekking will go up in thin air when you
  witness this spectacular waterfall in its natural
  ensemble. During the rainy season, it radiates a
  wonderful aura. The irresistible and cascading
  beauty engulfs most of its stony base during the
  rainy season and falls down on the stony bed with
  a continuous chatter. The crystal clear and cold
  water may lure your senses into an enjoyable boat
  ride. You may also go for a walk on the canopy
  rope if you love adventure.

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4. Deer Park
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4. Deer Park

• This is a natural park maintained by TTD, i.e.
  Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam. The garden
  features much more than just deers and is one of
  the popular tourist attractions of Tirupati. Deer
  Park boasts of a huge range of flora and fauna
  including deers. There are a large number and
  variety of deers in the park, but the enclosures
  are fenced. Nobody is allowed inside the
  enclosures. The deer park itself is immersed and
  surrounded by nature with all its elegance. Here
  you can enjoy not only the sight of different
  types of deers but also a veritable piece of
  nature in full flow. This is why the deer park is
  one of the most popular and attractive places to
  see in Tirupati.

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5. Sri Vari Museum

• Sri Vari Museum is spread over an area of 1.25
  lakh square feet and is situated opposite to one
  of the Queue Complexes of Tirupati Balaji Temple.
  There are many reasons to make it one of the most
  exciting places to see in Tirupati. In fact, it
  is located in such a way that it complements the
  surrounding of the magnificent temple, which also
  contains the TTD garden. This museum boasts of a
  rich repository of Vaishnavism, Traditions of
  Tirumala, and Hinduism.
• There are over 6000 items of historical interest
  in this museum and they range from archaeology to
  contemporary items. Also, there are valuable
  antique materials like Varahaswamy Copper
  inscription, Original copper plates of
  Annamayyas, etc. You may even be overpowered by
  a nostalgic feeling when you come across the
  offerings and donations of as far back as middle
  age dynasties like the Cholas of Tanjavur,
  Pallavas of Kanchi, Pandyas of Madurai,
  Vijayanagara of Hampi, etc. displayed in the
  umpteen galleries of the museum. The museum keeps
  open from 1000 in the morning to 600 in the
  evening every day and the entry is free.

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6. Sri Govindarajaswami Temple

• Sri Govindarajaswami is believed to be an elder
  brother of Sri Venkateswara, and the Sri
  Govindarajaswami Temple was founded by none other
  than one of the greatest souls of Vaishnavism
  Saint Ramanujacharya. These are the compelling
  facts about the temple that make this one of the
  must places to see in Tirupati. It is certainly
  one of the most important temples in Tirupati.
  The tower or the gopuram of the temple is its
  most notable feature. On the walls of the
  gopuram, Ramayana and Bhagavad Gita have been
  laid out in miniature art. People here believe
  that if one visits this temple, they can remove
  all obstacles from their path and earn a fortune.
  The entry fee is INR 10, but for special darshan,
  you have to pay INR 25.

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7. Srikalahasti
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7. Srikalahasti

• This place has more historical and religious
  significance than many other places in the temple
  town of Tirupati. In fact, Srikalahasti itself is
  a temple town, but the temples here are dedicated
  to Lord Shiva. At a distance of about 38
  kilometres from Tirupati, you can find this very
  ancient temple town. The temple is dedicated to
  Lord Shiva and it dates back to ancient times.
  The temple is also said to be associated with
  Rahu and Ketu, two fearsome celestial bodies in
  the realm of Indian astrological scheme of
  things. The religious significance of this place
  accrues from its other name Dakshina Kailasam,
  meaning Kailash of the South. The Kailash
  Mountain being the abode of Lord Shiva is a
  revered place for Hindus. People take great pains
  and undertake arduous treks to reach the Kailash
  Peak in the Himalayas. You can surely draw a
  parallel between the significance of this place
  for Hindus and the name of this temple, the
  namesake of abode of Lord Shiva. This is the
  reason why it is one of the top tourist
  attractions of Tirupati. There are many
  mythological stories that explain the name given
  to it.

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8. Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple

• It is one of those temples, which is not yet
  complete although its construction started all
  the way back in the 11-century during the reign
  of the Chola Dynasty. Even the idol of the
  presiding deity is not yet complete. The temple
  is still being built, and that is a compelling
  reason to make it one of the top tourist
  attractions in Tirupati. At present devotees can
  see only up to the abdomen of the idol. The idol
  is situated in a well with an eternal spring.
  Holy water from this spring is offered to
  devotees. The temple is well connected to other
  parts of the state. There are trains and APTDC
  buses that to go to this temple. The temple is
  kept open for a long time, i.e. from 400 in the
  early morning to 930 in the night.

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9. Kapila Teertham

• At a distance of about 25 kilometres from the
  Tirupati Balaji Temple, there is Kapila
  Theertham, a popular and famous waterfall and one
  of the often visited tourist attractions in
  Tirupati. This is a unique waterfall located at
  the foot of Sheshadri Hills. The water is falling
  from a height of more than 100-feet into a large
  pond inside the Kapileswara Swamy Temple
  premises. The beautiful natural water body
  culminating in the pond inside the temple is one
  of the compelling tourist attractions near
  Tirupati as well as a major pilgrimage place in
  Tirupati. There is a brass Shiva Linga inside the
  temple and a huge stone statue of a bull at the
  entrance of the temple. The temple also has some
  sub shrines for Gods and Goddesses like Vinayaka,
  Kamakshi Devi, Subhramanya, Sri Krishna, etc. For
  pilgrims, both the waterfall and the temple are
  highly sacred. A dip in the pond is considered to
  be holy. This makes it one of the best places to
  see in Tirupati, especially during monsoon when
  the waterfall provides a breathtaking view. The
  temple is open from 500 in the morning to 800
  in the evening.

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10. Chandragiri
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10. Chandragiri

• About 15 kilometres from Tirupati lies
  Chandragiri, an ancient town which used to be the
  fourth capital of the Vijayanagar Kingdom. It is
  a major heritage site in Andhra Pradesh and one
  of the most popular tourist attractions near
  Tirupati. There are many places to see here and
  this includes an excellent fort and two
  magnificent palaces built by the Vijayanagara
  rulers. The fort sits atop a huge rock at a
  height of 183 metres. The castle is fortified by
  strong walls on the southern side and a ditch for
  preventing intruders from entering into the fort.
  There are eight temples inside the fort, which
  are lying in ruins.
• While the fort is a robust piece of architecture,
  the palaces- Raja Mahal and Rani Mahal are
  exquisite examples of Vijayanagara architecture.
  These are three-storied buildings made with
  brick, stone, and lime mortar. There is no use of
  timber in the whole building. The central tower
  of the palace contains the durbar hall, which
  rises till the second floor and is supported by
  pillars. The marvel of architecture and wonder of
  decoration makes this place one of the most
  compelling places to see in Tirupati. The place
  is open from 1000 in the morning to 845 in the
  evening, and you need to pay INR 10 per person as
  an entry fee.

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11. Srinivasa Mangapuram

• About 12 kilometres from Tirupati lies Srinivasa
  Mangapuram also known as Sri Kalyana Venkateswara
  Swami Temple, a significant place of pilgrimage
  and one of the must-visit tourist attractions
  near Tirupati. The temple is under the control of
  Archaeological Survey of India but is maintained
  by TTD, i.e. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
  Despite being under the control of ASI, rituals
  and festivals are still performed and celebrated
  in this temple. This temple is considered to be
  one of the most sacred temples of Venkateswara.
  If you cannot make it to the Sri Venkateswara
  Temple, you can have a darshan of the Lord Sri
  Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy, and fulfil your
  desire of seeing Tirupati Balaji. Annual
  Brahmotsavam Festival is a major festival
  celebrated in this temple.
• Although Tirupati is known to be the abode of Sri
  Venkateswara or Balajee, it also has other places
  of tourist attraction. There is no doubt that the
  primary attraction of Tirupati is the Sri
  Venkateswara Temple on Tirumala hills. Yet, once
  you have had a darshan of the deity, there is
  ample scope to broaden your horizon about places
  to see in Tirupati. Monuments of religious
  significance are not the only tourist attractions
  of this sacred town. If you are visiting as a
  tourist, Tirupati will not disappoint you. It
  offers an ensemble of natural niches, historical
  monuments, archaeological relics, opportunity to
  engage in adventurous activities as well as
  beautiful gardens.

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