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Chilkur Balaji Temple Rd, Chandanagar, Chilkur, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 501504 Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Chilkur Balaji Temple popularly known as Visa Balaji Temple or Visa God is an ancient Hindu temple of Lord Balaji on the banks of Osman Sagar Lake near Hyderabad, India. It is one of the oldest temples in Hyderabad built during the time of Madanna and Akkanna, the uncles of Bhakta Ramadas. The shrine is instrumental for the temple’s popularity as Visa God. This temple does not accept any money, does not have a hundi, from the devotees, no green channel or privileges for VVIPs. The other such temple is the Jalaram temple in Virpur (Rajkot), Gujarat. This temple fought and won the right to stay out of government control. The only other such temple is “Ramanuj Kot”, a temple in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Chilkur Balaji Temple, Hyderabad
HistoryEdit
Chilkur Balaji Temple is one of the most ancient Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Balaji. The architecture of the temple suggests that it was built almost 500 years ago. Located in idyllic surroundings, the temple acts as a sequestered retreat and attracts a lot of devotees who come to find peace and quietude. The temple sees more devotees especially during the auspicious days of Annakota, Poolangi and Brahmothsavams. Legend says that on a certain devotee’s inability to fulfil his annual visit to Tirupati, Lord Venkateshwara himself appeared in his dreams and hinted at a nearby jungle where the devotee could find him. On reaching the designated spot the devotee found a molehill and started digging. Accidentally the axe struck the idol twice, and copious amounts of blood started flowing on the ground. A voice instructed the horrified devotee to flood the place with cow’s milk, accomplishing which led to the emergence of a rare Swayambhu idol of the Lord with Bhoodevi and Shridevi. This idol was installed with all the rites and rituals and the Chilkur Balaji Temple was built around it. Interestingly the deity is also referred to as the ‘Visa’ God since most of the prayers inside the temple are Visa-related. The unique features of this temple is that it does not accept any money from the devotees, there are no special access given to VIPs and is not under the government control. Though there are not many scriptures present about this temple.
Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2 to 3 hours
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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Cafe Coffee Day – Chilakuru ; 6-13, OPP Balaji Temple Bus Stop, Chilkur, Hyderabad. ; Ph/M – 093466 47533 ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Typically they charge @ Rs.15/- per kilometer with a min. of Rs.60/4kms. Dott Cabs: 91-40-2424 2424 Easy Cabs: 91-40-4343 4343 Cell Cabs: 91-40-2324 2526 Meru : 91-40-4422 4423
Bus : Telangana state owned buses connect Hyderabad city with all cities in the state and the neighboring states. Hyderabad is a hub of deluxe, super deluxe, A/C and Volvo tourist buses. Hyderabad is connected by these superb buses to many cities, including Bangalore, Chennai, Vishakapatnam and Vijayawada.
Train : Secunderabad, one of the twin cities with Hyderabad, is a major station with the head quarters of Southern Railway. Nampally railway station is well connected to all major railway stations in India. Railway Enquiry : 139, 191
Air : Hyderabad International Airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Terminal, is well connected to many important cities abroad. Domestic terminal, N T Rama Rao domestic Terminal, connects to all major cities in India. All private air travel providers operate services from Hyderabad. The both airport are located side by side and are located at Begumpet, about 20 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi services cost about Rs 350 from Airport to Hyderabad city.
Others : Auto rickshaws and air-conditioned cabs are available on hire.3 wheelers or .Autos. are fairly popular in Hyderabad. Slightly larger shared-ride 7-seaters will charge by distances, usually Rs.3/- per km. They travel on fixed routes. The smaller .3-seaters. are metered and charge Rs.8/- per km (min. Rs.10/-)
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- Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets.
- Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
- Avoid false saller, they may sale you fake items.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Fire : 101
- Ambulance : 102
