The Famous, Venkateshwara Tirupati Balaji Temple
One of the biggest cornerstones of the intensely religious land that is India, the Tirupati Temple or as it is officially known, the Sri Venkateshwara Temple, is located on the Tirumala hill, at the foot of which Tirupati is located.
This temple has been at the center of several legends in history and mythology.
Dedicated to Venkateshwara, known as the Lord of the Seven Hills, the Tirupati Temple is a fine example of the Pallava architecture and sculpture, especially the sanctum sanctorum with its exquisitely carved pillars and the beautiful image of the deity.
The piece de resistance, however, is definitely the gold-plated ‘vimana’ rising above the sanctum, which is a fitting shelter for the gold and diamond covered deity.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TDD) which is the caretaker authority of the temple provides a complete temple tour, accommodation and food for worshippers.
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Best time to visit
September-February
How to reach or Travel to Tirupati Balaji Temple
By air
The closest airport is located at Tirupati.
By rail
Tirupati itself is a major railway station where several trains halt from all parts of South India. Visitors can also alight at Gudur or Renigunta and head to Tirupati by road.
By road
State buses run from all major towns of Andhra Pradesh to Tirupati and Tirumala. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TDD) also operates buses between Tirupati and Tirumala free of cost for worshippers.
Map Location of the Tirupati Balaji or Venkateshwara Temple India
Hotels & Resorts near Tirupati Balaji Temple
Ananda Nilayam Hotels
Bhaskar’s Residency Hotel
Bhimas Residency Hotel
Hotel Amravathi
Hotel Annapurna
Hotel Balaji Woodland
Hotel Dwarkamayi
Hotel Fortune Kences
Hotel Gopikrishna
Hotel Mamatha
Hotel Sindhu International
Hotel Sivakami Residency
Hotel Vikram
Hotel Mourya
Hotel Sarovar
Places to visit in/around Tirumala and Tirupati
Temples are the chief attraction in Tirupati, with more than a dozen major temples and several smaller temples.
Besides their religious importance, these temples must be visited for their beautiful architecture and sculpture and some admirable specimens of Pallava art.
Sri Varahaswami Temple
Sri Bedi Anjaneyaswami Temple
Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple
Sri Kapileswaraswami Temple
Sri Govindarajaswami Temple
Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple (Tiruchanoor)
Sri Venugopalaswami Temple (Karvetinagaram)
Sri Kariyamanikyaswami Temple (Nagiri)
Food and shopping in/around Tirupati
Several restaurant serving local traditional cuisine as well as those serving international fare can be found in Tirupati owing to the fame of the shrines here.
Shopping largely consists of temple mementos, religious artifacts, jewelery and handloom cloth.
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29 Sep, 2008
