Introduction

Tirupati is located amidst the lush green Eastern Ghats in Chittoor district in the southeastern part of Andhra Pradesh . It is at a distance of 700 kms from Hyderabad. One of the most important pilgrimage centers in India. The place is renowed for the Venkateswara temple which is abode of Lord Balaji. Tirupati encompasses several temples and is famous for its red wooden toys, copper and brass idols.

Best Time To Visit

The place can be visited at any time of the year. It experiences moderate climate. In summers the maximum temperature is 22.30 C and in winter the temperature falls to 13 C.

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Here are few interesting places in Tirupati which is must see for all.

Lord Venkateswara Temple

The deity Lord Venkateswara is sometimes referred to as Lord of the Seven Hills.The temple is located on Tirumala Hills in the Eastern Ghats. The temple finds a mention in Shastras and Puranas as it was patronized by kings of Southern India. The main temple has been carved out of fine indian architecture.The Vimana and the Dhwajasthambam are made out of gold.

Sila Thoranam

Sila Thoranam is a rare geographical arch and the only one of its kind in the whole of Asia. The length of this arch is 25 feet and the height 10 feet.The arch is located on Tirumala Hills. The arch can be dated back to1500 million years. This is also a rare geological feature called ‘eparchean unconformity’. This natural arch is believed to have formed due to intensified weathering and erosion of stream action and has withstood the torque of nature.

Lepakshi

Lepakshi is located 16 Kms away from the Hindupur railway station at Anantapur district. The village exhibits wide number o magnificient temples. The monolithic bull mount of Shiva (Nandhi) is the largest sculpture of its kind. The Vijayanagar styled temples have number of paintings on its wall and ceiling. The main attraction of the village is the hanging tower supported from top.

Akasa Ganga

The river is located 3 kms north of the main temple.It is a perennial stream.According to legend.the river is said to flow from the feet of the Lord Vishnu. The Akasa Ganga as the name implies is the sacred river and many tourist take the sactred bath in this river to wash away their sins. The water from here is used for the daily rituals in the temple.

Govindaraja Swami Temple

The temple is located in the heart of Tirupati is Sri Govindaraja Swami Temple.The foundation of this temple was laid down by the Nayakas, the successors to the Vijayanagar empire. The temple has an impressive outer gopuram. The inner most gopuram is the earliest dating from the 14th-15th centuries. The main shrines are dedicated to Vishnu and Krishna.

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