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Tirupati Balaji The main Deity famously known as Tirupati Balaji is also termed mula virat (Moola Virat), Dhruva Murthy, Dhruva Beram, and Mula beram. (moola beram). This idol of Salagrama stone self-manifestation of the Lord wearing a disc and conch in the sanctum sanctorum of Ananda Nilaya. It is about 8 feet high. The Dhruvabera Read More
Category: Tirupati
Tirupati is a city in Chittoor district of the Indian state of AP. It is a municipal corporation and the headquarters of Tirupati mandal, and of the Tirupati revenue division.
Spiritual Capital of AP
Tirupati is considered one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites because of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, besides other historical temples, and is referred to as the “Spiritual Capital of Andhra Pradesh”.
Population
As of 2011 census, it had a population of 374,260, making it the ninth most populous city in Andhra Pradesh.
Utlotsavam: Explore the Vibrant Hindu Festival
Sikyotsavam or Utlotsavam Sikyotsavam, Utlotsavam, or Uriyadi festival is celebrated with full gaiety and religious fervour in Tirumala and Tirupati every year. This Historical festival is celebrated, and many devotees participate to observe the event. Lord Venkateswara’s Temple is known for many festivals throughout the year and it is called ‘Nitya Kalyanam Pacchatoranam’. Lord Venkateswara Read More
Sri Kodandarama Swamy, Tirupati
Sri Kodandarama Swamy – ISTAARTHA RAMUDU There are many famous temples in and around Tirupati. Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple is one of the famous and ancient historical temples, 1.5 km from Tirupati Railway station. By Worshipping Sri Kodanda Ramachandra Murthi of this temple, the desires of the devotees will be fulfilled. The god of this Read More
Sri Tataiahgunta Gangamma – Sister of Lord Srinivasa
Tataiahgunta Gangamma Gangamma the deity of Tatayyagunta is the sister of the God of Tirumala. ‘Saare’ i.e., traditional gifts are sent by Her Brother of Tirumala to the local festival called ‘Ganga Jatara’ every year. These traditional gifts halt first at the temple of Govindaraja Swami in Tirupati and then are taken to the temple Read More
Alipiri – Path way to Tirumala
Alipiri /Adipadi – Steps at the bottom The pathway leading to the hill shrine of Tirumala starts from ‘Alipiri’, Tirupati. It is called ‘Adipadi’ meaning the steps at the bottom. The word is in vogue in both Telugu and Tamil. After the advent of the motor facility in the twentieth century, a motor road was opened in Read More
