Tirupati

Tirupati - The holy city where spirituality and nature join hands. Situated in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, it is a world-renowned pilgrimage destination that attracts millions of devotees from all across the globe all year round. Tirupati is synonymous with the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple or Tirupati Balaji Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu which stands tall on the sacred Tirumala Hills.

Tirupati - City Guide

Tirupati houses the legendary Tirumala Venkateswara Temple (Tirumala Tirupati Temple), lauded as the abode of the 'Kaliyuga' deity Lord Venkateswara (Lord Balaji), an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is one of the most visited pilgrimage centres in the World, receiving 50,000 to 100,000 pilgrims daily (an average of 30 to 40 million people annually). Legends say that Lord Vishnu chose Tirupati as an alternative to Vaikunta, his celestial home.

Tirumala Tirupati Temple sits atop Venkatadri or Venkatachala Hills at a height of 3200 feet above sea level. This hill is one among the seven divine Hills of Tirumala which symbolizes the seven hoods of Adisesha, the serpent under whose hoods Lord Vishnu is said to reside. The number of donations offered at Tirupati Temple is so bountiful, making it one of the richest temples in the country.

Tirupati not only offers a spiritual getaway for the pilgrims but also has a plethora of natural and heritage sites to delight every kind of tourist. The natural stone arch, known as Silathoranam and the sacred and stunning Akasa Ganga Waterfall are worth visiting.