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Destination Guide
Tirupati
4.5
1-2 Days
September-March
15 Attractions
About Tirupati
Situated in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati is known for Lord Venkateshwara Temple — one of the most visited pilgrimage centres in India. Tirumala, one of seven hills, is where the main temple is located. The temple is believed to be where Lord Venkateshwara took idol form. Tirupati is one of India's oldest cities, mentioned in ancient Vedas and Puranas. The non-stop chanting of 'Om Namo Venkatesaya,' the pilgrim rush, and the 8-feet idol — everything is majestic. Spread over 26 km and visited by nearly 50,000 pilgrims daily, it is commonly called the Temple of Seven Hills. Other temples include Sri Kalahasti, Sri Govindarajaswami, Kondandarama, and ISKCON. Tirupati is home to the Silathoranam
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·1 km from city centerSri Venkateswara Temple
Sri Venkateshwara Temple is the most revered and celebrated temple of the temple town of Tirupati having tourists and pilgrims flooding in all year long.
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·12 km from city centerAkasaganga Teertham
Akasaganga Teertham is a waterfall in Tirupati, located at a distance of 3 km from the main temple. The waterfall has water flowing all throughout the year and holds immense religious significance.
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·11 km from city centerSilathoranam
One of the natural marvels that history left behind, the Silathoranam, now, finds itself being an important landmark in archaeology and heritage. This is a natural rock formation, one of the only three of this kind in the world.
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·0 km from city centerSwami Pushkarini Lake
Almost neighboring the Sri Venkateshwara Temple, is Swami Pushkarini Lake. According to the legends, the lake belonged to Lord Vishnu and was located in Vaikuntham.
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·1 km from city centerCity Shopping
While in Tirupati one can shop for religious items such as idols, pendants, paintings and images. Another popular item here are wooden replicas of Lord Tirumala, found in varied sizes.
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·362 km from city centerVedadri Narasimha Swamy Temple
This temple lies at a distance of 70 km from Tirupati and was constructed by Sir Krishna Deva Raya. It holds great mythological importance and is believed to be the site where Lord Vishnu battled with Rasksash Somakadu, won and took over the vedas from him.
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·1 km from city centerSri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple
At a little distance from the main city area, one finds the Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi. One of the many sacred structures of Tirupati, this one is home to many legends and stories about the Goddess.
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·4 km from city centerTTD gardens
Spreading over an area of 460 acres, the TTD gardens in Tirupati are known for their ornately decorated and manicured flower gardens. Alongside its lush green beauty, the garden also includes Alwar Tank, Mangalabhavi and Ananthapalligunta.
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·57 km from city centerChittoor
At around 72 km away from Tirupati, Chittoor or Chittur is a temple town and enshrines many deities. Some of the famous temples include Varasiddi Vinayaka Swamy Temple, Subramanya Swamy Temple, Durgamma Gudi and Sai baba Temple.
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·56 km from city centerSri Venkateswara Dhyana Vignan Mandiram
Established in the year 1980, the Sri Venkateswara Dhyana Vignan Mandiram in Tirupati is a museum that houses some of the most traditional articles that are used to perform Puja.
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·0 km from city centerSri Govindarajaswami Temple
Sri Govindarajaswami Temple is a 12th century Hindu Vaishnavite shrine built by Saint Ramanujacharya and is one of the biggest temple complexes in the district. The presiding deity is Lord Vishnu, also called Govindarajaswami. The beautiful traditional Dravidian architecture and its rich culture attract tourists in quite a large number every year.
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·10 km from city centerSri Varahaswami Temple
Standing to the north of Sri Venkateswara Temple is the Sri Varahaswami Temple which according to a lot, is said to belong to Sri Adi varahaswami. Various legends surround this temple.
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·24 km from city centerSri Venugopalaswami Temple
A little away from the city of Tirupati, this temple is devoted to Lord Venugopalan. With the highlights being an idol of Sri Sita Ramula Pattabhishekam, it's a must visit area, when in Tirupati.
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·12 km from city centerNellore
Located 130km southwest of Tirupati is the fascinating city of Nellore. Nellore is known for its pristine and clean beaches, the most notable ones being Kodur(You can boat here and catch a fish if lucky! Velangani Maatha Church lies next to the sea shore.
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·2 km from city centerISKCON Tirupati
Located at the foothills of Tirumala Hills, ISKCON Tirupati is one of the most famous pilgrimages in the city. Srila Prabhupada, during his visit in 1974, suggested the teachings from Bhagwad Geeta be propagated by establishing a centre of Vedic Culture. ISKCON Tirupati was thus established in 1982 to revive the messages of Lord Krishna. It is beli
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Rating
4.5/ 5.0
Best TimeSeptember-March
Duration1-2 Days
Attractions15
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