Tirupati Balaji Temple
Tirupati Balaji is one of the most popular places for Hindus. It is famous for the Tirumala Temple. Millions of people come from all over the world to pray to Lord Venkateswara every year. It’s not just a temple; it’s a place where people find comfort and spiritual growth. the following information will be useful to you for your plan to visit Tirupati Balaji Temple.
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| 1 | About the Destination: | The Tirupati Balaji Temple is also known as The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. It is one of the richest and most ancient Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, The temple is a major pilgrimage for Hindus and attracts millions of devotees from around the world. |
| 2 | State | Andhra Pradesh |
| 3 | District | Chittoor |
| 4 | Tehsil | Tirupati Urban |
| 5 | Location /Address | Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517504, India |
| 6 | History of Lord Tirupati Balaji | Lord Balaji is the Shri Vishnu’s avatar. so It is believed that the temple was established in the 9th century AD. Lord Vishnu, in the form of Srinivasa, marries Princess Padmavati. He was Unable to repay a debt to Lord Kubera, so he resides on Venkatadri Hill as Lord Venkateshwara, accepting offerings from devotees in the form of hair, money, gold, and precious stones. Devotees believe offerings at Tirumala temple help clear their debts, mirroring the Venkateshwara’s repayment to Kubera, making it a revered pilgrimage site. |
| 7 | Features | The Self-manifested (Swayambhu) idol of Lord Tirupati, the temple complex, several shrines in the hall, and intricately carved gopurams. |
| 8 | Weather | Typically hot and humid and changed by the season |
| 9 | The best time to visit | Throughout the year |
| 10 | Getting around /local transportation facilities | Taxis, buses, auto-rickshaws, and private cars are available for local transportation |
| 11 | Things to see | 1)Lord Venkateswara itself 2) shrines within the temple complex 3)Gopurams, pillared halls, and architectural features of the temple |
| 12 | Opening time | 03:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| 13 | Tickets Y/N | Yes, if you want special Darshan and Seva then tickets are required |
| 14 | Child-friendly Y/N | Yes |
| 15 | Special person-friendly YN | Yes |
| 17 | Things to not do | Photography and videography are strictly prohibited inside the temple premises |
| 18 | Excursions (nearby attractions) | 1) Temple Museum 2) Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple 3) Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple 4) Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple 5) Sri Kalahasti Temple. |
| 19 | Shopping | Various shops sell religious items, souvenirs, prasadam, traditional handicrafts, and textiles. |
| 20 | Key areas | Temple Museum, various temples, Gogarbham Gardens, Akasa Ganga waterfalls, Narayangiri, Dharmagiri, etc |
| 21 | Hotel and restaurant | Multiple options are available in Tirupati. other than that, Annaprasadam is being provided to the visitors. also temple offers sacred prasadam (blessed food) to devotees |
| 22 | Nightlife | No, Primarily focused on spiritual and religious activities |
| 23 | Events | Spiritual events (if any are scheduled) |
| 24 | Plan to visit / How to reach Tirupati Balaji Temple? |
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| 25 | Travel By Air | Tirupati International Airport is the nearest Airport (40 Km) and this airport is well-connected to all major airports in India |
| 26 | Travel by road | |
| Intermediate cities from Pune | Pune – Satara – Kolhapur – Belgavi – Hubali – Chitradurga -Hoskote – Chittoor – Tirumala, Tirupati (1140 Km) | |
| Intermediate cities from Mumbai | Mumbai – Pune – Satara – Kolhapur – Belgavi – Hubali – Chitradurga -Hoskote – Chittoor – Tirumala, Tirupati (1251 Km) | |
| Intermediate cities from Nagpur | Nagpur -Adilabad – Hyderabad – Kurnool -Kaddapa – Tirumala, Tirupati (1100 Km) | |
| Intermediate cities from Nashik | Nashik – Ch. Sambhaji nagar – Beed – Tuljapur – Hyderabad – Kurnool -Kaddapa – Tirumala, Tirupati (1296 Km) | |
| Intermediate cities from Ahmedabad | Ahemdabad-Vadodara – Bharuch – Nashik – Ch. Sambhaji nagar – Beed – Tuljapur – Hyderabad – Kurnool -Kaddapa – Tirumala, Tirupati (1735 Km) | |
| Intermediate cities from Kolhapur | Kolhapur – Belgavi – Hubali – Chitradurga -Hoskote – Chittoor – Tirumala, Tirupati (882 Km) | |
| Intermediate cities from Chennai | Chennai – Puttur – Tirumala, Tirupati (165 Km) | |
| Intermediate cities from Delhi | Delhi – Gwalior – Sagar – Nagpur -Adilabad – Hyderabad – Kurnool -Kaddapa – Tirumala, Tirupati (2180 Km) | |
| Intermediate cities from Kolkata | Kolkata – Kharagpur – Bhubneswar – Brahmpur -Tekkali – Thagarapuvalasa – Vijaywada – Guntur – ongole – Nellore – Venkatgiri – Tirupati (1700 Km) | |
| Intermediate cities from Goa | Goa – Hubali – Chitradurga -Hoskote – Chittoor – Tirumala, Tirupati (829 Km) | |
| 28 | Travel By train | Tirupati Railway Station is the nearest railway station (22 Km ). This railway station is well connected to all major railway stations in India. |
| 29 | Travel by water | Not connected by waterways |
| 30 | Availability of Taxi buses private cars and trousers | Mainly, Auto Rickshaws, buses, or private cars are available. |
| 31 | Nearby accommodation. | Mainly Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Trust has many accommodation places to stay, from free rooms to luxury apartments. Accommodation can be booked online through the TTD’s official website. also, there are many hotels and guest houses available across the Tirupati. |
| 32 | Traditional recipes | There are all types of Indian cuisines, available including South Indian, North Indian, and international dishes also available. |
| 33 | Website | www.tirumala.org |
| 34 | Contact | Not Available |
| 35 | Travel tips | 1) Book your travel and accommodation in Tirumala well in advance 2) To maintain cleanliness, discipline, and reverence while visiting the temple |