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Lying at the bottom of the Tirumalai Hills in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati is one of the most ancient and sacred pilgrimage spots in India. The main attraction here is the world famous Sri Venkateswara temple, which is believed to receive more pilgrims than even Jerusalem and Mecca. All the great dynasties of the southern peninsula, including the Pallavas, the Cholas, the Pandyas, and the kings and chieftains of Vijayanagar, were believed to have been the devotees of this shrine. Winters are warm and pleasant and are the best time to visit here.
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October to March |
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Kapilatheertham
A sacred Tank a mile and a half distant from Tirupati, where Lord Shiva is said to have blessed Sage Kapila with a vision of himself and his concert.
Govindaraja Sway Temple
The temple is dedicated to Govindaraja Perumal in contradistinction of the Venkatachalapathi shrine at the top of the hill. There is also a tower called Galigopuram, which is very famous. There are shrines of Sri Andal, Sri Parthasarathy and Sri Venkateswara in the temple.
Sri Kondandarama Swamy Temple
This temple is dedicated to Sri Rama is situated with n a distance of about a kilometer from Tirupati railway station. This temple was built to commemorate the visit of Sri Rama, Laksmana and Sita to Tirupati, while returning from Lanka.
Srinivasa Mangapuram
It is a place where a temple dedicated to Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy, situated at a distance of 12 km on Tirupati Madanapalli Road. Puranas says that Lord Venkateswara Swamy after his Kalyanam with goddesses Padmavathi Devi at Narayana Vanam while proceeding to Tirumala Hills had stayed here for six months on the bank of the river Kalyani on the advice of Agastheeswara Maharshi. Hence this temple is named Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy.
Tiruchanur
In Tiruchanur which is five kilometers from Tirupati is the temple of Alamelumaga, the consort of the Lord on the top of the hill. A visit to Tirupati will not be completed unless a Darshan of this Goddess is also had.
Chandragiri Fort
Chandragiri came in to prominence during the last days of Vijaya Nagar Empire. The Fort is said to have been built in 1000 A.D. and was later improved by the Vijaya Nagar Kings. The Fort is built on a huge rock above 183 mts height. With in the wall of this fort lie the ruins of Palaces and Temples. Near the Fort there are two big Buildings, known as Mahals which are formerly used by the members of the Royal Families. They present good examples of Vijaya Nagar architecture.
Kailasanathakona
Kailasanathakona water falls are situated in the valley of Nagiri hills near Puttur. The water here is said to be rich in minerals and possess curative properties.
Nagalapuram
Nagalapuram Temple is said to have been built by Sri Krishnadeveraya in memory of his mother Nagamba. It contains a few rare stone images such as Vinachara, Dakshinamurthy, Hayagriva, Bhuvarbha and Trivikrama. The sun festival is March is very important here.
Talakona
Talakona is famous for the temple of Sri Siddheswara Swamy and the scenic and picturesque water falls in the midst of thick forest.
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Introduction |
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Lying at the bottom of the Tirumalai Hills in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati is one of the most ancient and sacred pilgrimage spots in India. The main attraction here is the world famous Sri Venkateswara temple, which is believed to receive more pilgrims than even Jerusalem and Mecca. All the great dynasties of the southern peninsula, including the Pallavas, the Cholas, the Pandyas, and the kings and chieftains of Vijayanagar, were believed to have been the devotees of this shrine. Winters are warm and pleasant and are the best time to visit here.
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October to March |
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How To Reach |
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Air
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The nearest airport is at Renigunta (15 kms). Tirupati is connected by air with Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore.
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Road
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It is linked with important cities like Hyderabad (617), Bangalore (248), Chennai (151 km), Vijay Wada (380 km) and Lepakshi (379 km) through good roadways.
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Rail
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Tirupati temple is well connected by roads and proper transport services to the nearest railway station situated at Tirupati.
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