One of the richest temple in Andhra Pradesh and in India, Tirupati Temple in Andhra Pradesh is located in the south eastern regions of Andhra Pradesh in the Chittoor district. Nestled amidst the foothills of Tirumala Hills, the Tirupati Temple is one of the revered shrines and the most expensive temples in the world. Tirupati Temple in Andhra Pradesh considered the abode of the Lord Venkateswara and is one of the oldest temples, patronized by the former kings belonging to the dynasties of Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas and Vijayanagara.
Tirupati Temple in Andhra Pradesh has been also referred in the Sastras, Puranas and the Sthalamahattyas as well. Tirumala Hills is situated in the southeastern extremes of the south Indian state,Andhra Pradesh. According to legend, the seven hills in the Tirumala range actually symbolizes the body of the seven serpent, Adisesha Nag on which Lord Vishnu - protector of the world rests. The Tirumala hills covers an area of 10.33 sq miles and is about 3200 ft above sea level. The temple is regarded as one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in India.
Tirupati Temple in Andhra Pradesh is one of the excellent temple structure that is based on the model of the India temple architecture. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Varahaswami, the Tirupati Temple in Andhra Pradesh is a splendid structure comprises of the Vimana placed over the sanctum sanatorium that is gold plated, as Dhwajasthambam or temple. Tirupati Temple in Andhra Pradesh is one of the most popular sacred pilgrimage spots in India. Not only the temple structure but the surrounding regions , like Shri Govindarajaswami temple, Kapila theertham Tank, Temple of Goddess Alivelumanga, Sri Mangapuram, Chandragiri Fort also needs to be mentioned and is being visited by devotees throughout the year. The best time to visit the temple is considered to be the month of September. Brahmotsavam is a grand celebration that takes place for nine days and is conducted by the temple authorities.
The fame of Tirupati temple is widespread as it is also believed that some devotees have even dropped bags of diamonds at the feet of Sri Venkataswara. In fact the main entrance of the temple gate has two lines, one is free while for the other you have to pay a charge of rupees fifty. A day at Tirupati normally starts at three in the morning with Suprabhatam, awakening the Lord. The day ends with Ekanta Seva which means putting the Lord to sleep by midnight. The prayers are offered on daily basis, weekly and even periodically as Utsavams and Sevas. Those who are interested in paying homage can offer small amount in lieu of the Sevas and the Utsavams that is done for their name. The gifts and the donations that is offered by the devotees in large numbers , is known as Hundi in the local term. It is one of the major source of income for the Tirupati Temple in Andhra Pradesh. Reaching the temple of Tirupati is made easy by the availability of the transport by road, rail and air. You can also avail the options of temple tours in order to visit some of the other temples in India besides Tirupati Temple in Andhra Pradesh.
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