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 Kris