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People Also Ask About Tirupati
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What are the Best Places to Visit in Tirupati?
Even though the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple is the top most visited place in Tirupati for Hindu pilgrims, there are many other temples and sites around the city, which are just wonderful and can be visited with family and friends for a holiday.
1. Akasaganga Teertham: For all the Hindu devotees who have taken a pilgrimage trip to the Venkateswara Temple, this waterfall holds as much religious significance as the temple. The waterfall is situated 12 km away from the city center, which allows visitors to have some private and quiet, peaceful time away from all craziness of the city. There is also a Devi Mandir located close-by the waterfall where the devotees could offer their prayers.
2. Swami Pushkarini Lake: Situated in the proximity of Sri Venkateswara, in the city center is this magnificent lake. It is believed that Lord Vishnu was the owner of the lake and Garuda brought the lake to the earth from Vaikuntha. Devotees generally take a holy dip in this lake before proceeding to offer their homage in the main temple.
3. Silathoranam: If you are on a mission to spend some time amidst nature and witness some incredible natural rock formation, this is the place you should go to. The administration has been taking extreme care of keeping the place in its highest quality. The bed of grass, plants, seasonal flowers covers the entire area.
4. Talakona Waterfall: this 270 feet tall waterfall is the highest in the state of Andhra Pradesh. To spend a relaxing weekend away from the bustling city, a gadget-less small trip visits the region. The trek to the waterfall is smooth and easy with properly constructed concrete stairs and paths.
5. Divyaramam Park: Located in Tirupati, this park is well known for the varied types of migratory birds it receives every year. If you are looking to spend a calm evening while enjoying a different variety of birds, this park should be on your list. The forest department has kept the park well-maintained.
6. Deer Park: The deer park in Tirupati is well secured by the authorities. A large number of deers are kept amidst the natural surroundings, the park is also home to many other birds, natural exotic flora and fauna. You can also feed them from the other side of the fence. It is a great way to spend some relaxed time with family after a long week. -
Which day is best for Tirupati?
You can visit Tirupati on any day of the week. Tirupati receives over 50,000 devotees every day. However, it is advisable to visit Tirupati from November to March, when the weather is cool and comfortable.
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What is Tirupati famous for?
Tirupati is widely known for the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, located in the foothills of Tirumala. However, many other temples including the ISKCON temple, various national parks are also remarkable sites to visit.
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How many years old is the Tirupati temple?
It is believed that the Tirupati temple was built in 300AD, making it 1,720 years old.
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How far is Tirumala from Tirupati?
The distance between Tirupati and Tirumala is 20 km. It takes around 46 min to reach from one place to the other when driving. There are buses from Tirupati to Tirumala every15 minutes, which takes around one hour.
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What can we buy from Tirupati?
Tirupati is one of the culturally and historically rich cities in India, and has an assortment of goods you can purchase. Some of the top tourist favourites are Kalamkari Paintings, wooden toys, silver jewelry, religious deities in copper and brass, and many other devotional items.
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Why is hair given in Tirupati?
You must have heard, read or seen how people shave their head off while in Tirupati Balaji. When people give their hair it represents them giving up their ego, as the hair is considered as one the accessories that amplify your beauty. It represents the sacrifice of material beauty by the devotees.
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How much time does it take for Tirupati Darshan?
One cannot exactly put a rigid time limit required for the Tirupati Darshan. Depending upon the intensity of the crowd on that day, the darshan time might be anywhere in between one hour to over 12 hours. The darshan slot ends at 9 p.m of any day and starts at 11 a.m. There are also records of people waiting for 18 hours for the darshan.
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Is Mobile allowed in Tirupati temple?
No, cameras and mobile phones are strictly prohibited in the temple premise. The temple authority provides lockers for the safekeeping of the gadgets.
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What is the difference between Tirumala and Tirupati?
Tirumala is a chain of sacred hills. The chain of Tirumala hills is known as seven hills. Whilst Tirupati is a city. It is the pilgrim center that has been urbanised. When visiting Tirumala temple people pass Tirupati on the way.

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Tirupati Top Attractions
Places To Visit In Tirupati
The chief attraction of Tirupati tourism centres round the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam which is one of the most revered sites of Hindu pilgrimage. Its presiding deity is Lord Balaji or Venkateshwara or Vishnu whose effigy is adorned with extravagant jewellery and is considered as the richest shrine of India. The temple is located atop the Seshachalam Range of Seven Hills in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. Tirumala temple is considered as one of the most venerated places to see in Tirupati as Lord Venkateshwara grants every wish of his followers made in this holy site. In return devotees donate their hair to the deity as a mark of gratitude. Timing: There is no fixed timing for visit. Special puja timing is 5:30am -7am. Best time to visit: September- February is the best time to visit Tirumala Tirupati temple when the climate is pleasant with intermittent showers in November and December. Summer months are torrid with high humidity which makes travelling difficult at daytime. Location: S. Mada St.Tirumala Tirupati Andhra Pradesh 517504Price: Entry fees for Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam is Rs. 20 per person, Rs. 100 and Rs. 300 as SED (Special Entry Darshan).

Sri Venkateswara Temple is probably the most acclaimed religious place to visit in Tirupati which is crammed by tourists and pilgrims round the year. The temple consists of various complexes inside its premises all of which are dedicated to Lord Venkateswara/Vishnu/Balaji who is the presiding deity of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam. The temple which dates back to the 12th century is considered as one of the wealthiest and holiest temples of the world encountering an approximate traffic of 50,000 pilgrims every day. Due to such massive traffic entering the Venkateswara temple is an elaborate process. Visitors have to pass through a series of interconnected holes that lead to the main sanctum. The activities of the temple include hair tonsuring, offering prayers,prasadam, hundi, tulabharam and arjitha seva. Timings: The chief attraction of Venkateswara temple is its Vishesh Puja which is held from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. everyday. Best time to visit: The busiest months of temple activities are September and October when the Brahmotsavam festival is held with great pomp. It is also the best time to visit the temple.Location: S Mada St. Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh- 517504
For the devotees of Lord Shiva, Srikalahasti is one of the most highlighted places to visit in 2 days’ Tirupati trip. It is located at a distance of about 36 Km from the main temple. The Srikalahasti Temple was built in 1516 by the distinguished ruler of the Vijaynagar Empire, Krishnadevaraya. It is also referred to as the Kailasa/Kashi of the south as both are popular pilgrim sites of the Shaivites. The intricately carved interiors and bejewelled gopurams of Srikalahasti Temple is a living testimony of Chola architecture. The temple represents one of the five earth elements i.e. vayu (air). Here the shrine of Lord Shiva is worshipped in a form of vayu linga as a representative of vayu (wind). It is believed that the place where the temple stands is where Lord Shiva rendered salvation to Kannappa, one of the 63 Shaivite Nayanars. The divine ambiance inside the sanctum of Srikalahasti Temple, bejewelled shrines and sombre rituals performed to the deity will certainly immerse you into a spiritual trance. Best time to visit: The best time to visit Srikalahasti Temple is between November to March when the climate is suitable for sightseeing.Timings: Temple timings are between 6:00 am- 9 pm every day.Location: Srikalahasti- Tirupati Road, Chittoor dist, Andhra Pradesh

The TTD gardens in Tirupati is a slice of lush retreat with manicured landscapes and ornately decorated gardens. The garden sprawls over an area of 462 acres in Tirupati and Tirumala and provides flowers to all the temples in Tirupati from its cultivation. It is believed that the great Vaishnav saint Sri Ramanuja and his disciple Sri Anandalwar first started planting trees in this garden in the 14th century. Legends have it that the flowers of this garden were cultivated by Sattada SriVaishnava under the guise of Dasa Nambis who made flowered wreaths for the temple in Tirumala-Tirupati. The massive garden hosts an array of colourful hybrid varieties of bougainvilleas, hibiscus, crotons and other flowers that is certainly a sight to behold. The park houses nurseries at four different areas namely Tirumala at Travellers Bangalore, Gogarbham Dam, Padmavathi Guest House and Divyanamam where approximately 10 lakh plants are cultivated annually. It also hosts annual flower shows and Pushpa Yagnam where rare and exotic varieties of flowers are kept for public display. Best time to visit: You can visit the garden round the year as different flowers bloom in different seasons which makes the garden look beautiful. Timings: Everyday between 6AM- 6PMLocation: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh-517504

Located at a proximity to the Tirumala temple, Akashganga Theertham is of great religious significance to the devotees. It is also a picturesque tourist destination which is visited by nature lovers from different parts of the country. Followers believe taking a dip in the plunge pool of this holy waterfall washes one of their sins. Akashganga Theertham is known for retaining its water throughout the year. The main abhishekam (bathing) ritual of the deities of Tirumala temple is performed in the waters of the Akashganga waterfall. According to popular belief the waters of Akash Ganga waterfall originates from the lotus feet of Ananda Neelayam.Best time to visit: You can visit this place at any time of the year as water flows down the cataract at equal speed in all seasons.Price: There is no entry fee. Timings: Timings of visit are 9m -6pm every day. Location: Akashganga Dam, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh- 517504

Located at a stone's throw distance of 4 Km from Tirupati Kapila Theertham is a fascinating waterfall at the base of the Seshadri Hills. Glistening white waters plunging down a height of 100 metres to form a pool inside the premises of the Kapileshwar Temple is a spectacle to witness. Kapeela Theertham is the main temple of Lord Shiva in Tirupati in which the Shiva Lingam is made of metal. As you enter the sanctum of the temple you will be awestruck to see the massive stone effigy of Nandi- Lord Shiva’s bull. Kapila Theertham is visited by a large number of followers on special occasions like Annabhishekam, Maha Shivaratri, Vinayaga Chaturthi and Brahmotsavam. Among these festivals Kapileswara Swamy Brahmotsavam is the most significant one which is celebrated throughout the span of February. Best time to visit: During the rainy season between November- February.Timings: Timings of visit are from 5 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. everyday.Location: Srinivasa Nagar, NGO Colony, Tirupati Andhra Pradesh- 517507.

The massive fort of Chandragiri with its massive palaces namely the Raja Mahal and Rani Mahal is among the best places to visit in Tirupati. Located amidst lush greenery in the Chittoor district it offers a great trekking destination for adventure enthusiasts. The Chandragiri Fort is a brilliant specimen of the Indo- Saracenic architecture which dates back to the 11th century. The unique feature of the fort is its construction with brick, lime mortar and stone devoid of any timber in the entire edifice. Under the reign of the Yadava Naidus, Chandragiri Fort reached a milestone in Indian history as the fourth and the last capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Such rich heritage attracts tourists from various parts of the country to this place. You can see the ruins of the Rani and Raja Mahal in the fort although more than 800 temples of the Shaiva and Vaishnava communities are ruined completely. At present the Raja Mahal Palace is used as an archaeological museum and is an attraction for history buffs. . Best time to visit: Winter months (December- March) is the ideal time to visit. Timings: Timings of visit are from 10 am- 8:45 pm everyday (except Friday). Price: Entry fee is Rs. 20 per person for adults (sound and light show) Rs. 10 for children (sound and light show) and Rs. 100 for family.Location: Chandragiri Fort Road, Chandragiri, Andhra Pradesh- 517101.

The ISKCON Temple at Tirupati is one of the major pilgrim sites of India and a centre for propagating the philosophy of Lord Krishna and teachings of Bhagavad Gita. Its founder is His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The Swami is a disciple of the unbroken chain of successors of Lord Krishna and a leading exponent of Vedic culture and theology. The inauguration of the temple was done on April 10, 1984 through installation of the “Archa Vigraha” of Sri Sri Radha Govinda. Besides being an important religious site the Iskcon Temple undertakes various programs for the upliftment of the underprivileged masses. It is widely recognised by students, scholars, theologians and common people as a leading organisation for spiritual and social welfare.Best time to visit: You can visit the temple at any time of the year.Timings: Temple timings are from 4:15 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Price: There is no entry fee to visit the temple.Location: Chenna Reddy Colony, Marri Chenna Reddy Colony, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh- 517501
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