TIRUPATI

Tirupati 

 Indian old country in the world filled with lots of historical / worship in state offices and tourist resorts in north and south. Among the South Indian famous places worth seeing are arranged here.

Tirumala Tirupathi: The Tirumala hills are the world's second oldest rock mountains situated 2820 m above MSL, about 100 square meters in area. The Tamil literature such as Silapadikaram and Satanar's Manimekalai, in 500 BC to 300 AD, mentions Thiruvenkagam (now known as Thirupathi) as the northernmost frontier of the Tamil kingdoms. The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala of Thirupathi Hills, located on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarani, also known as the Lord of Seven Hills. The temple of Sri Venkateswara has acquired unique sanctity in Indian religious tradition. Sastras, Purana and alware hymns unequivocally declare that in the Kali Yuga, one can attain mukti, only by worship Lord Venkateswara. The benefits acquired by a pilgrimage here is mentioned in Rig Veda and ethics, where the Lord is described as the great bestower of Boons. The temple has its origins in Vaishnavism, an ancient sect advocates the principles of equality and love, and prohibits animal sacrifice. The inner sanctum, which houses the awe-inspiring idol of Lord of Seven Hills is located in the main temple complex of Tirumala.

Features: Being a pilgrimage center, the floating population seems to be the main source of economy, but it is not (Population: 4801800-Census 2001). Too late, Tirupathi has become the education hub for the surrounding areas due to the presence of educational institutions and universities offering almost all fields of studies at all levels. Trade and industry is underway and the business flourishes. Revenues from the travel industry is also high. Area 8700 sq. km with a rainfall of 82.5 mm. Air-max 32 ° C min 26 ° c.The holy mountain Thirumala imminent town of Tirupathi is said to be more popular pilgrimage site in the world, drawing devotes more than Rome, Jerusalem or Mecca! 

Swami Pushkarini (Temple tank): It is very normal and very likely to find a water tank either right beside or near every Hindu temple built in ancient and medieval times. The waters of the tank was strictly to the temple only - similar to God's "bad", there is a ritual / worship, cleaning and washing of the temples inside and outside the sides, for indoor use in a bath in Swami Pushkarini believed to clean the pilgrims of their sins and bestow temporal prosperity. Pilgrims bath here before entering the main temple and prayed in the holy tank purifies your body and soul.

Offering to God: Pilgrimage come here to see the Lord venkateswara, an avatar of Vishnu, said to meet the prayer said before him. Much of the pilgrims offer their hair to God, a symbolic act of self-abandonment.

Sarvadarsanam 'Darshan for all "means Sarvadarsanam and its hours are different on different days of the week. On normal days around 18 hours and on busy days it is in 20 hours. Around 50,000 pilgrims visit the main temple every day.

Landmarks in Tirupathi

 Akasa Ganga; About 3 km north of the main temple is the perennial power, is said to flow from the feet of the deity, and is considered sacred Vedas describe it, and the water here used to daily rituals in the temple.

Alermelu Mangapuram: Padmavathy Thayar temple is located in Alermelu Mangapuram also known as Thiruchanoor which is 5 km away from Tirupathi. Padmavathy Thayar deity here is the president and a darshan in person during Bramhotsavam will bring prosperity, it is believed.

  

Chandragiri Fort: The fort a top of a huge rock which stands 56 meters high, is only 12 km from Tirupathi, which was built in 1000 AD in the form of fortifications. Inside the fortifications seen eight ruined temples saivite and Vaishnavite Pantheon, Raja Mahal, Rani Mahal and other damaged structures.

Kanipakam: This is a 11th Century Vinayaka temple and the peculiarity is that the idol seems to be growing in size. A 'Kawacham' (breast plate) made the idol half a century ago, has become too small for it now. It is 70 km from Tirupathi and 12 km from Chitoor. 

ISKON Lord Krishna Temple: The temple has its own style of architecture with towers colored in gold and white. Temple inside the sanctum has Lord Krishna with beautifully dressed Gopikas. There is beautiful park surrounded by lots of fans, ponds, fountains and Krishna Leela idols. The temple is on the way to Tirumala Hills. Glass painting works on the windows shows Lord Krishna's playful acts and ceilings decorated like Tanjore art reveals the colorful masterpiece in art work. Each pillar is decorated with ten avatars of Lord Vishnu.

Sri Venkateswara Dhyana Vignan Mandiram: The Sri Venkateswara Museum was established in 1980. Stone and wood carvings, items used for Pooja and traditional arts and architecture are shown here. Now, a new building called the Sri Venkateswara Dhyana Vignana Maniram been built for this purpose.

  

SV Zoological Park and Science Center: Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park is the second of its kind in Andhra Pradesh. It may have species of animals and plants are preserved. A Science Center is also present in the vicinity, which is very famous in Andhra Pradesh, it also has a planetarium, which does huge crowd, and it takes one day to see it. Nearly 10 to 15 tigers are present in the zoo. There is a proposal to start the University of Pharmacy and Medical College in Renigunta in an area of 165 hectares. An IT SEZ is also coming in Renigunta in 1417 hectares.

Talakona (Falls); this water fall is considered the threshold for the hills of Tirumala on the shrine of Lord Venkateswara is located. The 60-meter fall is a perennial one and sub-cascade is said to purify body and mind.