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Tirupati: Exploring the Spiritual Capital of South India

 

During the Vijayanagar Empire, Lord Venkateswara's temple was built and became a famous pilgrimage site.

Lord Venkateswara Temple is considered one of the holiest temples in Hinduism and Lord Venkateswara's visit to Tirupati and darshan is believed to purify the soul from all sins. The temple is also known for its wealth and is said to be the richest temple in the world.

Temples and buildings

Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is located on Tirumala hill, about 20 km from Tirupati. This temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

The god is adorned with gold and precious jewels and is considered the richest god in the world.
Temple has many temples dedicated to different saints like Goddess Padmavati, Lord Rama, Lord Krishna and Lord Hanuman. The temple complex also has several buildings and pavilions such as Ranganatha Mandapam, Garuda Mandapam and Ananda Nilayam.

Darshan and Ceremony

Lord Venkateswara's darshan (vision) is the main attraction for devotees visiting Tirupati. The temple is open for darshan from morning till evening and attracts large numbers of devotees every day.
There are different types of darshan tickets for the temple, including ordinary darshan, special darshan, and VIP darshan.

Temple also has many daily rituals and ceremonies like Suprabhatam, Thomala Seva, Archana and Ekantha Seva. The temple also has a large kitchen where free food is served to devotees called Annadanam.

Besides temples, Tirupati has many places worth visiting such as Sri Kalahasti Temple, Sri Venkateswara National Park, Chandragiri Fort and Silathoram.

Afterword

Visiting Tirupati is a spiritual journey that cleanses the soul and calms the mind.
Venkateswara Temple is a symbol of wealth and religion

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