Tour to Tirupati | Tirupati Pilgrimage

Tirupati town is located in the southern portion of Andhra Pradesh. Tirupati, Tirupati Pilgrimage Tours, South India pilgrimage, Temples of south India,Tirupati Balaji, pilgrimage tours of India, goamit holidays The most important place of interest at the place is the historic shrine of Sri Venkateswara, the Lord of Seven Hills, who is famous all over the country.

Tirupati Pilgrimage Tours The Tirupati Balaji shrine is located on a hill at Tirumala, a cluster of seven hills known as Seshachalam or Venkatachalam with an elevation of 2,800ft above the sea level. Known as the richest temple in the world, it is a vibrant cultural and philanthropic institution with a grand history.Tirupati, Tirupati Pilgrimage Tours, South India pilgrimage, Temples of south India,Tirupati Balaji, pilgrimage tours of India, goamit holidays It attracts pilgrims from all over the country who have to wait for hours together to obtain a glimpse of the presiding deity for a few fleeting seconds. The temple with its tower is a fine example of Dravidian architecture.

The temple of Tirupati Balaji in south India is one of the most revered and sacred shrines in the country. Tirupati,Tirupati Pilgrimage Tours, South India pilgrimage, Temples of south India,Tirupati Balaji, pilgrimage tours of India, goamit holidays Millions of devotees visit the temple to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu, who is the patron deity of the temple. The peaceful environs of the temple make the place look more beautiful.

The temple complex is large and spacious, surrounded by the Tirumalai range. The stone Gopuram appears different with celestial figures and statues. Inside, the pillars, doorways, and the Vimana of the main shrine are plated with gold. Besides this it is a massive rectangular bathing ghat, enclosed on all four sides by stone steps leading down to the water. A wide street runs around the entire complex.

Sri Venkateshwara temple, the abode of Lord Venkateswara, also known as Balaji in the north and Srinivasa in southern parts of India, is one of the most famous temples in India and is located at Tirumala. Apart from the Lord Venkateswara temple, the other important places at Tirumala are Papavinasam and Akasaganga waterfalls.

Chandragiri was the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, situated at a distance of 12 kilometers from Tirupati. The Chandragiri Fort represents the elegance of the Vijayanagara Empire accommodating palaces and temples.

Lord Venkateshwara Temple is located in Tirumala, 18 kilometers north-west of Tirupati. Shri Venkateshwara Temple is the abode of Lord Venkateshwara or Lord Balaji, within the chamber of which is the grandiose ‘Swayambhu’ or the naturally formed image of the Lord.

Swami Pushkarini is the sanctified tank, next to the Venkateshwara Temple, where the pilgrims take bath before entering the main temple.

Tours to Tirupati can also include visits to other sites like the Shri Veda Narayanaswamy Temple, Shri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple and Shri Kapileshwaraswami Temple.