India /Andhra Pradesh /Chittoor /Tirupati

Sri Kodandarama Swami Temple is situated in the middle of Tirupati Town, within a distance of about a kilometre from the Tirupati railway station. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple, which was built by a Chola king during the tenth century AD, is situated in the heart of the Tirupati town. The presiding deities are Sita, Rama and Lakshmana. The temple of Anjaneyaswami, which is directly opposite, is a subshrine of this temple. According to legend, this temple commemorates the visit of Sri Rama to Tirupati. The festivals of Ugadi and Sri Ramanavami are celebrated in this temple on a grand scale. Brahmotsavam is celebrated at this temple every year.

Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple

HistoryEdit

Sri Kodanadaramaswami temple is outstanding temple which was built by a Chola King in the 10th Century. This familiar temple is dedicated to Lord Ram and following it, the deities of Lord Lakshman and Goddess Sita are present here. Stories say that the almighty Lord Rama along with his Goddess Sita and Laskhman made their stay sometime in this temple while their comeback from Ceylon. The Garbhagriha of this temple has the statute of Lord Rama in the center having Goddess Sita to his right and Lord Lakshman to his left. Devotees visit the temple and make special prayers for good fortune.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

6.30 am to 1 pm
4.30 pm to 8.30 pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Evening, Night.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit

Dress Require: A woman devotee can wear saree or a chudidar with chunni, whereas a male devotee can wear dhoti or lungi with uttareeyam or kurta-pyjama. A simple shirt and trousers are also allowed, but it would be ideal if men wear dhoti and uttariyam. Other than these traditional dresses, no other outfits like bermudas, T-shirts, jeans, shorts and other Western-style dresses are permitted.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are also available here. Sri Kodandarama Swami temple is situated in the heart of the Tirupati town. You can reach this temple by the local transportation like auto or by government run buses. It’s a 20mins walk from the Tirupati railway station.

Bus : APSRTC buses connect all towns in Andhra Pradesh with Tirupati. Tamil Nadu public transport corporation buses connect many cities in the state with Tirupati. KSRTC buses connect many cities in Karnataka with this holy city. The city has a wide network of inter state and inter city buses. Bus stops can be found all over the city from where you can catch a bus to your desired location.

Train : Tirupati Main is a major railway station and has five platforms and presently undergoing modernization. Tirupati is well connected to major cities across India especially Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, Quilon, Trivandrum and Hyderabad. It is also connected by Chennai sub-urban railways in North-western line. Renigunta junction which lies on the busy Chennai – Mumbai rail corridor, is 15 km away from Tirupati city. Tirupati is starting point of many trains including, Tirupati-H. Nizammudin AP sampark kranti express, Hari priya express, Narayanadri express, Venkadadri express, Rayalaseema express. Recently, a double decker intercity express was introduced between Tirupati and Kacheguda.

Air : Tirupati Airport is located 15 km from the city center and has flights to Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, New Delhi. Additionally the airport offers flights to Coimbatore, Kolkata, Mumbai. The closest international airport is located in Chennai, (Chennai International Airport) which is 130 km (81 mi) from Tirupati. The Tirupati airport is not yet upgraded to an International airport.

Others : By Autorickshaw : Autos can easily be hailed from the streets. However the former is more expensive as compared to the latter.

By Foot : Tirupati is comparatively a small city, just 16 km, and some of its areas can be easily explored on foot. In fact the religious temples and some other holy places can only be explored on foot.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Extra locks for your vehicle as well as rooms.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Do not Wear inappropriate clothing.
• Do not Consume alcohol.
• Do not Eat Meat, Egg and Fish (non-vegetarian food) Considered as Meat in Hindu religion.
• Do not Wear flowers – all flowers are for the Lord only.
• Do not Spit or litter or create any kind of nuisance.
• Do not Carry mobile phone/camera/pager/video camera etc. while going for darshan. They are banned inside the temple (inner) sanctum.
• Smoking is also not allowed in Tirumala.
• Before purchasing any product confirm the price from local people.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Emergency response : 108
• Local police : 100
• Fire service : 101

Gallery

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Sri Venkateswara Temple

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Sri Govindarajaswami Temple

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Sri Venkateswara National Park

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India /Andhra Pradesh /Chittoor /Nagalapuram

Sri Veda Narayanaswami Temple is situated at Nagalapuram, is a small village located very close to Nagari and 70 kms away from Tirupati. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sri Veda Narayanaswami Temple, which is located at Nagalapuram, is known for the Matsya incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It has the idol of Lord Vishnu in Matsya incarnation. It is believed that Matsya incarnation recovered the Vedas after killing the demon Somakudu. The main idol also has Sridevi and Bhudevi on either side along with a Sudarshana Chakra in the hands of the main deity. The temple was contributed by the emperor of Vijayanagar kingdom, Krishnadevaraya. There are other sub shrines in the temple such as Sri Veeranjaneya Swami, Sri Sita Lakshmana Sameta Ramulavari, Sri Vedavalli Tayaru, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swami and Sri Bhakta Anjaneyaswami.

Sri Veda Narayanaswami Temple

HistoryEdit

The legend says Lord Matsya killed the demon Somaka or Somakudu here to retrieve the Vedas from him. Lord Vishnu is consecrated in Veda Narayana swamy temple together with his divine consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi Matsya avatar of Lord Vishnu. The veda narayanaswamy temple (Nagalapuram Temple) was made by the legendary king of Vijayanagara Empire Sri Krishna Devaraya. It’s an exquisite typical South Indian model temple to show the architectural and cultural values throughout their times. The most important facet of Nagalapuram Vedanarayana swamy temple is – the idol of Matsya (Fish)holds the Sudarshana Chakra (the divine discum of Vishnu) in prayoga sthithi (stage of releasing)

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

6 am to 12 am
4 pm to 8 pm.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Evening, Night.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit

Dress Require: A woman devotee can wear saree or a chudidar with chunni, whereas a male devotee can wear dhoti or lungi with uttareeyam or kurta-pyjama. A simple shirt and trousers are also allowed, but it would be ideal if men wear dhoti and uttariyam. Other than these traditional dresses, no other outfits like bermudas, T-shirts, jeans, shorts and other Western-style dresses are permitted.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are also available here.

Bus : APSRTC buses connect all towns in Andhra Pradesh with Tirupati. Tamil Nadu public transport corporation buses connect many cities in the state with Tirupati. KSRTC buses connect many cities in Karnataka with this holy city. The city has a wide network of inter state and inter city buses. Bus stops can be found all over the city from where you can catch a bus to your desired location.

Train : Tirupati Main is a major railway station and has five platforms and presently undergoing modernization. Tirupati is well connected to major cities across India especially Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, Quilon, Trivandrum and Hyderabad. It is also connected by Chennai sub-urban railways in North-western line. Renigunta junction which lies on the busy Chennai – Mumbai rail corridor, is 15 km away from Tirupati city. Tirupati is starting point of many trains including, Tirupati-H. Nizammudin AP sampark kranti express, Hari priya express, Narayanadri express, Venkadadri express, Rayalaseema express. Recently, a double decker intercity express was introduced between Tirupati and Kacheguda.

Air : Tirupati Airport is located 15 km from the city center and has flights to Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, New Delhi. Additionally the airport offers flights to Coimbatore, Kolkata, Mumbai. The closest international airport is located in Chennai, (Chennai International Airport) which is 130 km (81 mi) from Tirupati. The Tirupati airport is not yet upgraded to an International airport.

Others : By Autorickshaw : Autos can easily be hailed from the streets. However the former is more expensive as compared to the latter.

By Foot : Tirupati is comparatively a small city, just 16 km, and some of its areas can be easily explored on foot. In fact the religious temples and some other holy places can only be explored on foot.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Extra locks for your vehicle as well as rooms.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Do not Wear inappropriate clothing.
• Do not Consume alcohol.
• Do not Eat Meat, Egg and Fish (non-vegetarian food) Considered as Meat in Hindu religion.
• Do not Wear flowers – all flowers are for the Lord only.
• Do not Spit or litter or create any kind of nuisance.
• Do not Carry mobile phone/camera/pager/video camera etc. while going for darshan. They are banned inside the temple (inner) sanctum.
• Smoking is also not allowed in Tirumala.
• Before purchasing any product confirm the price from local people.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Emergency response : 108
• Local police : 100
• Fire service : 101

Gallery

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Sri Venkateswara Temple

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Sri Govindarajaswami Temple

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Sri Venkateswara National Park

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India /Andhra Pradesh /Chittoor /Tirumala

Tirumala Hills, 3 Km from Tirupati, Chittoor, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sri Kapileswaraswami Temple, is situated about 3-km north at the foot of the Tirumala Hills. This is the only temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, in Tirupati. Annual ‘ Brahmotsavams’ and festivals like ‘ Vinayaka Chavithi’, ‘ Maha Shivaratri’, ‘ Skhanda Shasthi’ and ‘ Annabhishekam’ are performed in a grand manner. The sacred and beautiful waterfall, ‘Kapila Teertham’ or ‘Alwar Teertham’ is located here. In front of Kapila Lingam lies a very sacred ‘Sarovara’ (lake), which is the ‘Bilam’ (cavity) through which ‘Kapila Maharshi’ came to earth. A spring falls on the temple. Both the temple and the waterfall are considered to be highly pious. A holy dip here is believed to confer maximum benefit and rid the devout of sins.

Sri Kapileswaraswami Temple

HistoryEdit

According to Puranas ‘Kapilamuni’ of ‘Paataala’ (under-world) originally worshipped the Linga at Kapila Theertham. Lord Shiva is said to have blessed Sage Kapila with a vision of himself and his consort etc. But for some cause the Kapila Lingam pierced up through the earth to its surface, ‘Suras’ (Devatas) started worshipping it. It is also said that even before the Linga forced itself up, the Kamadhenu (celestial cow) made her way through a hole to the earth and took form here. The Shiva Lingam is made of brass in one of the shrines of Kapila Teertham.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit

Dress Require: A woman devotee can wear saree or a chudidar with chunni, whereas a male devotee can wear dhoti or lungi with uttareeyam or kurta-pyjama. A simple shirt and trousers are also allowed, but it would be ideal if men wear dhoti and uttariyam. Other than these traditional dresses, no other outfits like bermudas, T-shirts, jeans, shorts and other Western-style dresses are permitted.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Mayura Bakery & Restaurant ;  R S Road, Tirupati, Chittoor 517501, India. ; Ph/M –  0877-2220422 ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are also available here.

Bus : APSRTC buses connect all towns in Andhra Pradesh with Tirupati. Tamil Nadu public transport corporation buses connect many cities in the state with Tirupati. KSRTC buses connect many cities in Karnataka with this holy city. The city has a wide network of inter state and inter city buses. Bus stops can be found all over the city from where you can catch a bus to your desired location.

Train : Tirupati Main is a major railway station and has five platforms and presently undergoing modernization. Tirupati is well connected to major cities across India especially Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, Quilon, Trivandrum and Hyderabad. It is also connected by Chennai sub-urban railways in North-western line. Renigunta junction which lies on the busy Chennai – Mumbai rail corridor, is 15 km away from Tirupati city. Tirupati is starting point of many trains including, Tirupati-H. Nizammudin AP sampark kranti express, Hari priya express, Narayanadri express, Venkadadri express, Rayalaseema express. Recently, a double decker intercity express was introduced between Tirupati and Kacheguda.

Air : Tirupati Airport is located 15 km from the city center and has flights to Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, New Delhi. Additionally the airport offers flights to Coimbatore, Kolkata, Mumbai. The closest international airport is located in Chennai, (Chennai International Airport) which is 130 km (81 mi) from Tirupati. The Tirupati airport is not yet upgraded to an International airport.

Others : By Autorickshaw : Autos can easily be hailed from the streets. However the former is more expensive as compared to the latter.

By Foot : Tirupati is comparatively a small city, just 16 km, and some of its areas can be easily explored on foot. In fact the religious temples and some other holy places can only be explored on foot.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Extra locks for your vehicle as well as rooms.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Do not Wear inappropriate clothing.
• Do not Consume alcohol.
• Do not Eat Meat, Egg and Fish (non-vegetarian food) Considered as Meat in Hindu religion.
• Do not Wear flowers – all flowers are for the Lord only.
• Do not Spit or litter or create any kind of nuisance.
• Do not Carry mobile phone/camera/pager/video camera etc. while going for darshan. They are banned inside the temple (inner) sanctum.
•  Smoking is also not allowed in Tirumala.
• Before purchasing any product confirm the price from local people.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Emergency response : 108
• Local police : 100
• Fire service : 101

Gallery

View All Sight of Tirupati … Click Here

Sri Venkateswara Temple

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Sri Govindarajaswami Temple

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Sri Venkateswara National Park

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India /Andhra Pradesh /Chittoor /Tirupati

Sri Venkateswara National Park is located in Chittoor and Cuddapah district and located at a distance of 10 km. from Tirupati. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sri Venkateshwara National Park extends over two districts of Chittoor and Cuddapah of Andhra Pradesh in an area of 353.62 sq.km. The hilly terrain bounded by Seshachalam and Tirumala hills is rugged and beautiful with gorges, steep slopes, plateaus and valleys. The park is also famous for its beautiful waterfalls like Talakona, Gundalakona and Gunjana.
Flora: It’s dry deciduous mixed type of forest with patches of moist deciduous forest. It is famous for plant species like Sandalwood, Redsanders, Shorea, Thumbergiana, Shorea talura,Terminalia pallida, Cycas beddomei, Syzygium alternifolium etc. It has about 1500 plant species belonging to 176 families. Mammals The sanctuary is famous for very rare slender Lorises and the rare and endangered golden Gecko, Indian Giant Squirrel, Tree Shrew and Flying Lizards. There are other mammal species like the Nilgai, Wildboar, occasional leopard, hyena etc to be seen here as well.
Birds: There are more than 100 species of birds in Sri Venkateswaram including Crested Serpant Eagle, Ashy Crowned Finch Lark, Indian Roller, Kingfishers, White bellied Woodpecker etc. So bird watchers can look forward to a busy and happy time.
Total Coverage Area: 506 sq kms.

Sri Venkateswara National Park

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

November to January.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Andhra Spice ;  Near Central Bus Stand, Tirupati, Tirupati, India. ; Ph/M –  0877-6660666 ; Food Serve –  Indian.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are also available here.

Bus : APSRTC buses connect all towns in Andhra Pradesh with Tirupati. Tamil Nadu public transport corporation buses connect many cities in the state with Tirupati. KSRTC buses connect many cities in Karnataka with this holy city. The city has a wide network of inter state and inter city buses. Bus stops can be found all over the city from where you can catch a bus to your desired location.

Train : Tirupati Main is a major railway station and has five platforms and presently undergoing modernization. Tirupati is well connected to major cities across India especially Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, Quilon, Trivandrum and Hyderabad. It is also connected by Chennai sub-urban railways in North-western line. Renigunta junction which lies on the busy Chennai – Mumbai rail corridor, is 15 km away from Tirupati city. Tirupati is starting point of many trains including, Tirupati-H. Nizammudin AP sampark kranti express, Hari priya express, Narayanadri express, Venkadadri express, Rayalaseema express. Recently, a double decker intercity express was introduced between Tirupati and Kacheguda.

Air : Tirupati Airport is located 15 km from the city center and has flights to Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, New Delhi. Additionally the airport offers flights to Coimbatore, Kolkata, Mumbai. The closest international airport is located in Chennai, (Chennai International Airport) which is 130 km (81 mi) from Tirupati. The Tirupati airport is not yet upgraded to an International airport.

Others : By Autorickshaw : Autos can easily be hailed from the streets. However the former is more expensive as compared to the latter.

By Foot : Tirupati is comparatively a small city, just 16 km, and some of its areas can be easily explored on foot. In fact the religious temples and some other holy places can only be explored on foot.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Extra locks for your vehicle as well as rooms.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Do not disturb the animals. It is their place and you are just a guest.
• Make the place clean. Do not leave any papers, plastic, any material.
• This is natural place and it is like a temple.
• Always remember, the place giving us immense pleasure to us and we need to keep it in the same way to our generation to come.

HelplineEdit

• Conservator of Forests, Wildlife Management, Tirupati, Phone:- 0877-2231887,
• Divisional Forest Officer, Wildlife Management, Sri.Venkateshwara National Park, Tirupati 0877-2280980
• Ambulance : 102
• Emergency response : 108
• Local police : 100
• Fire service : 101

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Sri Venkateswara Temple

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Sri Govindarajaswami Temple

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Sri Venkateswara National Park

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India /Andhra Pradesh /Chittoor /Tirupati

Sri Govindarajaswami Temple is situated on Main Road, Near Bhima Hotel, 2 Km from Tirupati Bus Stand, Tirupati, India Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sri Govindarajaswami Temple, Sri Govindaraja Swami is considered to be the elder brother of Lord Balaji and His temple is one among the most important temples in Tirupati. Which has traditional architectural style of Vaishnava sect. It is believed that the foundation stone of this temple was laid by Ramanuja in 1235. In addition to the Gopuram, there are two shrines inside this temple that are encircled with two outer walls. The southernmost shrine houses the idol of Lord Parthasarathy, while the northern one has the idol of Lord Govindaraja. Devotees can also offer prayers at other sub shrines in the temple including Sri Ramanuja, Sri Kurath Alwar, Sri Kalyana Venkateswaraswami, Sri Andal and Sri Mudal Alwar. The temple complex also houses small shrines of Sri Salai Nachiyar Ammavari, Sri Manavala Mamuni, Sri Chakrathalwar, and Sri Vyasaraja Anjaneya Swamy. This temple is also known for shrines of Sri Madhurakavi Alwar, Sri Vedantha Desikar and Sri Thirumangai Alwar.

Sri Govindarajaswami Temple

HistoryEdit

Sri Govindarajaswami Temple is the biggest temple in Tirupati Town and attracts lakhs of pilgrims. A large number of inscriptions found in this temple and in the Sri Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala help us to trace its history. The earliest of the records belong to the year 1235 A.D when the Chola King, Raja Raja III was ruling the place. In the year 1239 A.D the queen of Viranarasinga of Yadavaraya made a gift for decoration of the chariot and carrying necessary repairs. The temple came in for greater importance in 1506 A.D. during the rule of Saluva dynasty of Vijayanagar and from then onwards different rulers in a different way developed the temple. It is built by the Nayakas, the successors to the Vijayanagar empire. Govindaraja Swami Temple has a remarkable outer gopuram and an inner gopuram. The temple has an impressive outer gopuram. The inner most gopuram is the earliest one, dating from the 14th-15th centuries and has carvings that depict scenes from Ramayana and Lord Krishn’s life.

Must SeeEdit

Must See

Visiting TimeEdit

Darshan timings  9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.; 1.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. ; 7.00 p.m. to 8.45 p.m.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. :  Rs. 5/- For Special Darshan Ticket to avoid the long queue.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 5/- For Special Darshan Ticket to avoid the long queue.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit

Dress Require: A woman devotee can wear saree or a chudidar with chunni, whereas a male devotee can wear dhoti or lungi with uttareeyam or kurta-pyjama. A simple shirt and trousers are also allowed, but it would be ideal if men wear dhoti and uttariyam. Other than these traditional dresses, no other outfits like bermudas, T-shirts, jeans, shorts and other Western-style dresses are permitted.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Kaveri Fast Foods ;  195,196 Prakasham Road, Sree Rama Theatre Complex, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh 517507. ; Ph/M –  0877 645 1712 ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are also available here.

Bus : APSRTC buses connect all towns in Andhra Pradesh with Tirupati. Tamil Nadu public transport corporation buses connect many cities in the state with Tirupati. KSRTC buses connect many cities in Karnataka with this holy city. The city has a wide network of inter state and inter city buses. Bus stops can be found all over the city from where you can catch a bus to your desired location.

Train : Tirupati Main is a major railway station and has five platforms and presently undergoing modernization. Tirupati is well connected to major cities across India especially Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, Quilon, Trivandrum and Hyderabad. It is also connected by Chennai sub-urban railways in North-western line. Renigunta junction which lies on the busy Chennai – Mumbai rail corridor, is 15 km away from Tirupati city. Tirupati is starting point of many trains including, Tirupati-H. Nizammudin AP sampark kranti express, Hari priya express, Narayanadri express, Venkadadri express, Rayalaseema express. Recently, a double decker intercity express was introduced between Tirupati and Kacheguda.

Air : Tirupati Airport is located 15 km from the city center and has flights to Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, New Delhi. Additionally the airport offers flights to Coimbatore, Kolkata, Mumbai. The closest international airport is located in Chennai, (Chennai International Airport) which is 130 km (81 mi) from Tirupati. The Tirupati airport is not yet upgraded to an International airport.

Others : By Autorickshaw : Autos can easily be hailed from the streets. However the former is more expensive as compared to the latter.

By Foot : Tirupati is comparatively a small city, just 16 km, and some of its areas can be easily explored on foot. In fact the religious temples and some other holy places can only be explored on foot.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Extra locks for your vehicle as well as rooms.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Do not Wear inappropriate clothing.
• Do not Consume alcohol.
• Do not Eat Meat, Egg and Fish (non-vegetarian food) Considered as Meat in Hindu religion.
• Do not Wear flowers – all flowers are for the Lord only.
• Do not Spit or litter or create any kind of nuisance.
• Do not Carry mobile phone/camera/pager/video camera etc. while going for darshan. They are banned inside the temple (inner) sanctum.
• Smoking is also not allowed in Tirumala.
• Before purchasing any product confirm the price from local people.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Emergency response : 108
• Local police : 100
• Fire service : 101

Gallery

View All Sight of Tirupati … Click Here

Sri Venkateswara Temple

Details

Sri Govindarajaswami Temple

Details

Sri Venkateswara National Park

Details

India /Andhra Pradesh /Chittoor /Tirupati

Hare Krishna Land, Hare Krishan Road | Vinayaka Nagar, Tirupati, Tirupati 517507, India. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Iskcon Tirupati was constructed with modern design and looks very beautiful. It is a rich temple. It is a big temple and has a beautiful garden in front of it. ISKCON temple in Tirupati is very popular among the pilgrims of Lord Venkateswara. Tirupati Iskcon attracts the majority of Tirumala tourists. Iskon temple is the second most visited place after Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple in Tirupati. Third most visited place in Tirupati is Kapila theertham, which is a holy waterfall and an ancient temple of Lord Shiva.
ISKCON is the short form of The International Society of Krishna Consciousness, a world famous spiritual organization which is working to develop the Lord Krishna’s devotion throughout the world. Isckon was formed in 1968 by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

Beautiful ISKCON Temple at Tirupati

HistoryEdit

Tirupati , Iskon temple’s construction was started in 1984. It was named as Sri Radha Govinda Mandir. Local people have been calling this temple as Hare Krishna temple.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit

Dress Require: A woman devotee can wear saree or a chudidar with chunni, whereas a male devotee can wear dhoti or lungi with uttareeyam or kurta-pyjama. A simple shirt and trousers are also allowed, but it would be ideal if men wear dhoti and uttariyam. Other than these traditional dresses, no other outfits like bermudas, T-shirts, jeans, shorts and other Western-style dresses are permitted.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Andhra Spice ;  Near Central Bus Stand, Tirupati, Tirupati, India. ; Ph/M –  0877-6660666 ; Food Serve –  Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are also available here.

Bus : APSRTC buses connect all towns in Andhra Pradesh with Tirupati. Tamil Nadu public transport corporation buses connect many cities in the state with Tirupati. KSRTC buses connect many cities in Karnataka with this holy city. The city has a wide network of inter state and inter city buses. Bus stops can be found all over the city from where you can catch a bus to your desired location.

Train : Tirupati Main is a major railway station and has five platforms and presently undergoing modernization. Tirupati is well connected to major cities across India especially Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, Quilon, Trivandrum and Hyderabad. It is also connected by Chennai sub-urban railways in North-western line. Renigunta junction which lies on the busy Chennai – Mumbai rail corridor, is 15 km away from Tirupati city. Tirupati is starting point of many trains including, Tirupati-H. Nizammudin AP sampark kranti express, Hari priya express, Narayanadri express, Venkadadri express, Rayalaseema express. Recently, a double decker intercity express was introduced between Tirupati and Kacheguda.

Air : Tirupati Airport is located 15 km from the city center and has flights to Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, New Delhi. Additionally the airport offers flights to Coimbatore, Kolkata, Mumbai. The closest international airport is located in Chennai, (Chennai International Airport) which is 130 km (81 mi) from Tirupati. The Tirupati airport is not yet upgraded to an International airport.

Others : By Autorickshaw : Autos can easily be hailed from the streets. However the former is more expensive as compared to the latter.

By Foot : Tirupati is comparatively a small city, just 16 km, and some of its areas can be easily explored on foot. In fact the religious temples and some other holy places can only be explored on foot.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Extra locks for your vehicle as well as rooms.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Do not Wear inappropriate clothing.
• Do not Consume alcohol.
• Do not Eat Meat, Egg and Fish (non-vegetarian food) Considered as Meat in Hindu religion.
• Do not Wear flowers – all flowers are for the Lord only.
• Do not Spit or litter or create any kind of nuisance.
• Do not Carry mobile phone/camera/pager/video camera etc. while going for darshan. They are banned inside the temple (inner) sanctum.
• Smoking is also not allowed in Tirumala.
• Before purchasing any product confirm the price from local people.

HelplineEdit

• ISKCON Tirupati Ph: 0877-2230114, 2230009, 2231760
• Ambulance : 102
• Emergency response : 108
• Local police : 100
• Fire service : 101

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India /Andhra Pradesh /Chittoor /Tirumala

S Mada St, Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517504 Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sri Venkateswara Temple, the ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of the Tirupati Hill, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini. It is by the Lord’s presidency over Venkatachala, that He has received the appellation, Venkateswara (Lord of the Venkata Hill). He is also called the Lord of the Seven Hills. The temple of Sri Venkateswara has acquired unique sanctity in Indian religious lore. The Sastras, Puranas, Sthala Mahatyams and Alwar hymns unequivocally declare that, in the Kali Yuga, one can attain mukti, only by worshipping Venkata Nayaka or Sri Venkateswara.

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Tirumala

HistoryEdit

There is ample literary and epigraphic testimony to the antiquity of the temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara. Sri Venkatachala Mahatyam is the most accepted legend with respect to Tirumala and provides the history of the temple across the various Yugas. The temple has its origin from various yugas which we discuss in our coming post “Origin of Tirumala Temple”. Thondaiman, a Pallava king (capital: Mahabalipuram, just south of modern day Chennai), is believed to have first built the temple after visualizing Lord Vishnu in his dream. He built the Gopuram and the Prakhara, and arranged for regular prayers to be conducted in the temple. The Sangam Literature of Tamil such as that of Silapadikaram and Satanar Manimekali dated between 500BC and 300AD, mentions Thiruvengadam (now named Tirupati) as the northernmost frontier of the Tamil kingdoms. The site was actually established during the 5th century A.D., and the Alvars (Vaishnava saints) belonging to the Bhakti movement in Tamilnadu sung in praise of Venkateswara. Its significance in Southern Vaishnavite tradition was at the time next only to that of Srirangam.

Must SeeEdit

Must See

Visiting TimeEdit

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Closed OnEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

More than 1 hour.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : Yes Edit

Dress Require: A woman devotee can wear saree or a chudidar with chunni, whereas a male devotee can wear dhoti or lungi with uttareeyam or kurta-pyjama.  A simple shirt and trousers are also allowed, but it would be ideal if men wear dhoti and uttariyam. Other than these traditional dresses, no other outfits like bermudas, T-shirts, jeans, shorts and other Western-style dresses are permitted.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Hyderabad House ;  Yalamuri Complex,Tuda Road, Besides Vasan Eye Care, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, 517501, India ; Ph/M –  91-93967-14758; +91-877-2223324 ; Food Serve –  Mughlai ; Indian.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are also available here.

Bus : APSRTC buses connect all towns in Andhra Pradesh with Tirupati. Tamil Nadu public transport corporation buses connect many cities in the state with Tirupati. KSRTC buses connect many cities in Karnataka with this holy city. The city has a wide network of inter state and inter city buses. Bus stops can be found all over the city from where you can catch a bus to your desired location.

Train : Tirupati Main is a major railway station and has five platforms and presently undergoing modernization. Tirupati is well connected to major cities across India especially Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, Quilon, Trivandrum and Hyderabad. It is also connected by Chennai sub-urban railways in North-western line. Renigunta junction which lies on the busy Chennai – Mumbai rail corridor, is 15 km away from Tirupati city. Tirupati is starting point of many trains including, Tirupati-H. Nizammudin AP sampark kranti express, Hari priya express, Narayanadri express, Venkadadri express, Rayalaseema express. Recently, a double decker intercity express was introduced between Tirupati and Kacheguda.

Air : Tirupati Airport is located 15 km from the city center and has flights to Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, New Delhi. Additionally the airport offers flights to Coimbatore, Kolkata, Mumbai. The closest international airport is located in Chennai, (Chennai International Airport) which is 130 km (81 mi) from Tirupati. The Tirupati airport is not yet upgraded to an International airport.

Others : By Autorickshaw : Autos can easily be hailed from the streets. However the former is more expensive as compared to the latter.

By Foot : Tirupati is comparatively a small city, just 16 km, and some of its areas can be easily explored on foot. In fact the religious temples and some other holy places can only be explored on foot.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Extra locks for your vehicle as well as rooms.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Do not Wear inappropriate clothing.
• Do not Consume alcohol.
• Do not Eat Meat, Egg and Fish (non-vegetarian food) Considered as Meat in Hindu religion.
• Do not Wear flowers – all flowers are for the Lord only.
• Do not Spit or litter or create any kind of nuisance.
• Do not Carry mobile phone/camera/pager/video camera etc. while going for darshan. They are banned inside the temple (inner) sanctum.
• Smoking is also not allowed in Tirumala.
• Before purchasing any product confirm the price from local people.

HelplineEdit

• Sri Venkateswara Temple : 0877 227 7777
• Ambulance : 102
• Emergency response : 108
• Local police : 100
• Fire service : 101

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Sri Venkateswara Temple

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Sri Govindarajaswami Temple

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Sri Venkateswara National Park

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India /Tamil Nadu /Ramanathapuram /Rameshwaram

Rameswaram is situated on Pamban Island. The distance of the Rameswaram from the Mannar Island in Sri Lanka is approximately 50 km. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

There are Theertham, Inside Rameshwaram Temple in and around the island of Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. According to Skānda Purāṇa, twenty-four of them are important. Bathing in these Tīrthas is a major aspect of the pilgrimage to Rameswaram and is considered equivalent to penance. Twenty-two of the Tīrthas are within the Rāmanāthasvāmī Temple. The number 22 indicates the 22 arrows in Rama’s quiver. The first and major one is called Agni Theertham, the sea (Bay of Bengal). The Theerthams of the Temple inside the Corridor and their significance,
1. Mahalakshmi Theertham : South of the Hanuman Temple.
Importance : Dharmarajan bathed here and became rich.
2. Savithri Theertham : West of the Hanuman Temple.
Importance : King Kasibar got rid of his curse.
3. Gayathri Theertham : West of the Hanuman Temple.
Importance : King Kasibar got rid of his curse.
4. Saraswathi Theertham : West of the Hanuman Temple.
Importance : King Kasibar got rid of his curse.
5. Sethu Madhava Theertham : The Tank at the third corridor.
Importance : One will get lakshmi’s blessings and purification of heart.
6. Gandhamadana Theertham : In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple.
Importance : One will get riches and their sins will be absolved after getting rid of their penury.
7. kavatcha Theertham : In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple.
Importance : One will not go to hell.
8. Gavaya Theertham : In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple.
Importance : Shelter under karpaga Virutchaga Tree.
9. Nala Theertham : In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple.
Importance : One will get Soorya Thejas and reach Heaven.
10. Neela Theertham : In the area of the Sethumadhava Temple.
Importance : One will get the benefit of Samastha(entire) yaga and receive Agni Yoga.
11. Sanku Theertham : In the inner corridor of the Temple.
Importance : Vathsanaba, the Sage, got rid of his sin of ingratitude.
12. Sakkara Theertham : In the inner corridor of the Temple.
Importance : The Sun got His hand turned golden.
13. Brahmahathi Vimochana Theertham : In the inner corridor of the Temple.
Importance : Brahamahathi was absolved of his sins.
14. Sooriya Theertham : In the inner corridor of the Temple.
Importance : One will get the knowledge of the past present and the future and reach the worlds they want.
15. Chandra Theertham : In the inner corridor of the Temple.
Importance : One will get the knowledge of the past present and the future and reach the worlds they want.
16. Ganga Theertham : In the inner corridor of the Temple.
Importance : Gananasuruthi Rajah attained wisdom.
17. Yamuna Theertham : In the inner corridor of the Temple.
Importance : Gananasuruthi Rajah attained wisdom.
18. Gaya Theertham : In the inner corridor of the Temple.
Importance : Gananasuruthi Rajah attained wishdom.
19. Siva Theertham : South of nandi Deva in the Temple.
Importance : Completion of Bhaira Brahmahathi.
20. Sadyamirtha Theertham : In the Amman Sannathi.
Importance : Emperor Bururoonu got rid of his curse.
21. Sarva Theertham : In front of Lord Ramanatha’s sannathi.
Importance : Sutharishna got rid of his blindness (from birth), illness and old age and then he prospered.
22. Kodi Theertham : In the first corridor of the Temple.
Importance : Sri Krishna got rid of his Sin of killing his Uncle, Kansa.

HistoryEdit

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Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to April.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs.25/-

Kids Rs. : Rs.25/-

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.25/-

Kids Rs. : Rs.25/-

Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs.25/-

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Tourist taxi are also available.The taxi charges for a small car (Indica) is around Rupees 5 per Km.

Bus : Tamil Nadu Road Transport Corporation buses connect Rameshwaram with all cities in Tamil Nadu, including Kanyakumari, Madurai, Trichy and Thanajvur. Overnight deluxe super fast buses connect Chennai and Bangalore with Rameshwarm, both cities are nearly 600 km away.

Train : Traveling to Rameshwaram by train is one of the easiest ways of reaching the city. The city is well connected to many other prominent places of the state of Tamil Nadu. Therefore, the tourists often prefer rail to the other means of communication in order to travel to Rameshwaram.

Air : The Holy land of Rameshwaram is well connected to other major cities of India. The nearest airport is at Madurai, about 163 kilometers away. This connects you to all the major cities of India. After you get down, you can have both public and private transport to take you to Rameshwaram.

Others : While traveling within the township, you may hire jeeps, auto rickshaws, horse carts and even cycle rickshaw.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry towel and cloths.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Keep your mobile in safe place.
• Before puchasing any product confirm the price from local people.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Emergency response : 108
• Local police : 100
• Fire service : 101

Gallery