Where is Tirupati?
Tirupati or Tirumala is located in the Chittoor district of the southern
Andhra Pradesh. The picturesque town of Tirupati attracts a huge number of
devotees from all across the world. People come here to attain peace of
mind, body and soul.
How will you gain access?
The Indian Airlines operates flights twice a week connecting Tirupati to
the city of Hyderabad, Vijawada and Chennai. Train services are available to
connect the place to Hyderabad, Vishakhapatnam, Howrah, Varanasi, Kochi,
Mumbai, Bellary, Madurai etc. By road, the town is linked with all the major
destinations of South India.
What does it signify?
Tirupati has been home to many saints since time immemorial. Lord
Venkateshwara is the presiding deity of the place. On an average, 30,000
devotees visit the sacred shrine of Lord Venkateshwara everyday. The
Venkateswara Temple enshrines Venkateswara or Vishnu and has a vibrant past.
Its glory have been sung by the saints of the earlier times. Devotees have
to wait for hours to have a glimpse of the lord. It is the Tirumala
Tirupathi Devasthanam that sees to the matters of the temple. The town has
an important religious significance. Even the early Tamil literature bear
references to Tiruvenkatam.
What beckons devotees?
» Venkateshwara Temple
It is this Venkateshwara Temple by which Tirupati is known world over. The
shrine is located on the Seven Hills of Tirumala. The temple stands in
dedication to Venkateshwara, the Lord of the Universe. A huge crowd of
fervent devotees congregate here everyday to pay homage to the Lord and to
seek blessings from him.
» Swami Pushkarni
The tank of Swami Pushkarni lies adjacent to the temple. Devotees take bath
here before entering the sacred shrine of Lord Venkateshwara.
» Vaikuntha Teertham
Vaikuntha Teertham is yet another attraction for the devotees. It is
located at a distance of 3 km northeast of the temple.
» Sri Padmavati Temple
Sri
Padmavati Temple is located at Tiruchanoor, at a distance of 5 km from
Tirupati. The temple attracts a huge number of devotees and worshippers from
all across.
» Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple
Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple is located in the centre of the town. The
temple bears the idols of Sita, Rama and Lakshmana. The temple is not to be
missed while at Tirupati.
» Asthana Mandapam
Asthana Mandapam is the place where devotional programmes like discourses,
music concerts and Bhajans are held. The programmes are conducted by the
Dharma Prachara Parishat.
» Brahmotsavam
Brahmotsavam is a popular festival in the town of Tirupati. It is believed
that Brahma himself celebrated the festival to honour Lord Venkateshwara.
The festival is organised during the months of September and October. The
town records most number of devotees during this sacred festival.
What is the best time?
September to February is the best time to pay a visit to the sacred town of
Tirupati. However, the town experiences a tropical climate and remains hot
for most part of the year.
