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Tirupati

Tirumala's Balaji shrine is among the more famous temples of India. It reportedly attracts the largest number of pilgrims for any shrine in India . It also has a reputation of being one of the richest shrines in the world. It is managed by Tirumala -Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD).

The history of the temple dates back to as far as 9th Century A.D, when Pallavas, the rulers of Kancheepuram, patronized this shrine. But it was not until the time of Vijayanagara dynasty in 15th Century AD that the temple got recognition, and the contributions started pouring in.

General Information Tirupati :

• Climate: In summer, temperatures may go up to 42 to 45 degrees Celsius (107.6 F to 113 F),and in winter the minimum temperatures will be between 10 and 18 degrees Celsius ( 50 F to 64.4 F).

• Geography: It has an average elevation of 162 meter's (531 feet). The Tirumala Hill is 3200 ft above sea level, and is about 10.33 sq miles in area.

Religious Attractions:

• Alamelu: Alamelu Mangamma Shrine in Alamelumangapuram also called Thiruchanoor.

• PadmavatiTemple

• Govindaraja Swamy Temple

• Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple: The Temple is so beautiful in architecture. Lord Rama, Seetha and Lakshmana were present in a beautiful form in the temple.

• Srinivasa Mangapuram

• Kapila Theertham (Lord siva shrine, the only Shaiva Shrine in Tirupati): This Temple is Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati. There is a beautiful waterfall near the Temple.

• ISKCON Lord Krishna Temple: The Temple is recently renewed and has its own style of architecture. The tower is coloured in Gold and White.

• Hanuman Temple at Tirumala is where Hanuman's mother Anjana did penance.

How to Reach Tirupati :

Tirupati is well connected with all three major cities Hyderabad (555km), Chennai (140 km) and Bangalore (240 km) in South India by air, road or rail. AP Tourism and SETC Operates Buses to Coimbatore. The distance between Tirumla and Tirupati down hills is 22 km. From the foothills, the Pilgrims are provided the shuttle buses by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (T.T.D) and Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Service (A.P.S.R.T.C). Pilgrimages in India

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