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Tirupati is a name that everyone knows. Known as Andhras Temple Town, Tirupati is the abode of god in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Resembling the painting of nature on the canvas, this beauteous temple town is the place that should be visited once in the lifetime. There are different attractions that lure visitors, primarily the ardent followers of the Vaishnav sect from all over the country to Tirupati.
This town houses the intricately carved shrines that are dedicated to Mahavishnu and Sri Venkateswara. Such temples are visited extensively. But our expedition to Tirupati isnt just limited to shrines, we have a lot more to witness. So lets begin with the journey.
Standing on the mammoth-sized hill of Tirumala, Sri Venkateswara Temple is a renowned shrine located in Tirupati. This pious shrine covers a gross area of 2.2 acres and is devoted to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Lord Vishnu. This temple is also regarded as the richest temple in India followed by Shirdi and Vaishno Devi. It is an intricately carved temple and is visited by devotees on a large scale.
Located in the premises of the main shrine, Swami Pushkarini Lake is a holy lake that lies in Tirupati. The tale behind the formation of this lake dates back to the time when Lord Vishnu descended from the heaven on garuda. When garuda felt thirsty, Lord Vishnu created this lake to quench the thirst of his vehicle. Since then, this lake is regarded as sacred and is worship as the Ganga of South.
Akasaganga Teertham is an intriguing small waterfall that is located near the shrine of Sri Venkateswara Temple. It is said that this waterfall was created naturally and has a religious significance. Due to the significance, priests of Sri Venkateswara Temple carried water from this pious waterfall. Also, taking a dip in the waters of Akasaganga Teertham is said to wash sins and opens the gateway to heavens.
When you visit Tirupati, do not miss visiting TTD Gardens. Spanning an entire area of 460 acres, these gardens are fondly known as the home of colorful flowers in Tirupati. Youll be delighted to see the beautiful flowers that will welcome you with a smile. Throughout the year, TTD Gardens emit beautiful fragrances as they house various flowers. Dont you think it is worth to pay a visit there?
Were sure that you will be tranquilized upon witnessing the intricately carved Sri Venugopalaswami Temple. Sri Venugopalaswami Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna aka Venugopalan. In the bygone times, this temple used to be a massive and astounding architectural masterpiece. Due to the natural calamities, a major portion of the shrine was destroyed and rebuilt later. At present, hundreds of devotees flock to the temple, especially on Janamashtami.
Vedadri Narasimha Swamy Temple is another beguiling shrine. This enchanting temple was built during the reign of King Krishna Deva Raya and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is said that Vedadri Temple is constructed exactly at the place where Lord Vishnu fought and killed a demon named Somakadu. The sanctum of the shrine houses an idol of Lord Vishnu made up of black stone.
Calling Chittoor a temple town with beautiful natural surroundings wont be wrong. As per its name, Chittoor is a temple town surrounded by breathtaking waterfall and hillocks. Then what about it being a temple town? Were coming to that point. The town enshrines temples like Varasiddi Vinayaka Swamy Temple, Subramanya Swamy Temple, Durgamma Gudi, and Sai Baba Temple that lure people from nearby areas extensively.
Sri Varahaswami Temple is a mesmerizing Hindu shrine located in Tirupati. Standing at a great height and boasting alluring sculptures, Sri Varahaswami Temple is a must-visit destination for devotees. You should consider this humble advice of ours because your yatra would remain incomplete without visiting Sri Varahaswami Temple. The tale behind it says that, Nah, were not going to reveal it here. You have to visit the shrine to know about it.
So, we visited enough of shrines and now, its turn for some fun and relaxation. To spend a relaxing day, we will move towards Talakona Waterfall. This waterfall serves as an ideal destination for spending a one-day itinerary away from noises of the city. Talakona Waterfall is like a painting of nature as it is surrounded by lush green surroundings and the white waters spill down from a great height of 270 feet.
What if we tell you that you will get to know about 2 million years old rocks? Youre drunk. You might say this, but, we arent. The Rock Garden of Tirupati is an amazing destination that holds some inexplicable facts. Legends claim that these rock formations came into existence when Lord Vishnu put his foot at this place. After the research done by geologists, it was confirmed that these rocks belong to an ancient period. Strange!
Japali Teertham is a sacred temple that is located in the dense woods of Tirupati. It is built with white marble and sandstone. Wondering whats special about it? Here it is. According to a legend, after returning from Lanka, Sri Ram, Devi Sita, and Laxman stayed at this place with Hanuman. Moreover, the pond situated close to the shrine is said to be formed when Lord Hanuman kept his mace on the ground.
Reflecting the Tamil style of architecture, Chandragiri Palace and Fort is a remarkable attraction located in Tirupati. Standing on the hill of Chandragiri, they were built during the reign of Yadava Naidu clan in the 11th century. During the consistent reign for 3 centuries, numerous palaces and forts were erected and Chandragiri Palaces and Fort are eminent names in the history.
If you think that you have committed sins and want to redeem for the same then lets move towards Papavinasanam Dam. Papavinasanam is a Sanskrit word that means redeeming the sin. The water of this lake is regarded as sacred and thus, people take a dip and wash away their sins. Close to the lake stands an enormous dam with the same name. It serves as the place where you can spend a day away from the pollution of the city.
And you just scrolled past through the beauteous places in Tirupati! We told you that theres a lot to be witnessed and we kept our promise. Throughout the journey, we saw the pious temples, enchanting gardens, serene waterfall, an ancient fort, and an enormous dam. Well, the names mentioned above are just highlights and there are more places that await your arrival.
