Visit to Andhra Pradesh Tours - Puttaparthi is located 400-km from Hyderabad by road. It is situated at a distance of about 18 miles from Penukonda, 2 miles from Penukond-Bukkapatnam road which has now become a centre of great attraction. It is residence of Puttaparthi Sri Satya Sai Baba. An important tourist attraction of Ananthapur district, Puttaparthi is surrounded by the arid and rocky hills bordering Karnataka.
There are several tourist attractions in Puttaparthi. The most often-visited place in the ashram of Satya Sai Baba is the museum, which is located on the nearby hillock. The museum contains models of various temple structures including the Golden Temple of Amritsar, the Mecca mosque, etc. The museum also depicts the story of Satya Sai Baba, right from his birth to the time he attained 'Nirvana'.
The other destinations that come under this circuit include Kolar, and Nellur. On the way between Bangalore and Puttaparthi, one can visit the Veerbhadra temple at Lepakshi. At the entrance of the town, there is a huge Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva. The temple is about 500 meters away.
The nearest airports to Puttaparthi are Bangalore and Tirupati at the distance of 250-km and 300-km respectively. The nearest railway station is at Dharmavaram, at a distance of 30-km on Secunderabad - Dharmavaram and Pakhal - Dharmavaram line. Puttaparthi is situated at 150-km from Anantapur and 30-km from Dharmavaram. Regular State buses ply from Hyderabad and major towns of Andhra Pradesh. Taxis are also available from Bangalore.
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Andhra Pradesh to Tirupati
Tirupati Tourist Spot - City of Tirupati it is located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati is noted for its gorgeous temples and majestic shrines. The mountains and valleys also provide spectacular sights. Get to know more about the place from our Tirupati tour.
TIRUPATI TOURIST PLACE ATTRACTIONS :
The most important temple to be seen here is the eminent temple of Sri Venkateswara. It is renowned for its glittering golden dome. This is situated on the Venkata Hill. According to the Hindu Shastra, ‘mukti' or salvation can be acquired only by worshipping Sri Venkateswara. The idol is kept in the Garbha Gruha, the main complex of the temple. The idol is decorated with gold and also with diamond on special occasions. The doors and walls, mandaps and shrines are all richly carved. Within the temple premises, you will get to see many other attractions like, the Padi Kavali Maha Dwara, Krishna Devaraya Mandapam, Ranga Mandapam, Aina Mahal, Sri Vara darajaswami Shrine, Sri Ramanuja Shrine and Tirumamani Mandapam.
Some other temples you can see around Tirupati are, Sri Govindarajaswami Temple, Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple, Sri Kapileswaraswami Temple, and the temples of Sri Prasanna Venkateswaraswami and Sri Chenna kesavaswami in Appalayagunta and Tallapaka respectively.
Check out a cascading waterfall – Akasa Ganga situated to the north of the main temple in Tirupati. Vaikuntha Tirtham and Tumburu Tirtham are other places of interests. The plush T.T.D Gardens and the Geological Arch are also not to be missed out.
TIRUPATI TOURIST PLACE ATTRACTIONS :
The most important temple to be seen here is the eminent temple of Sri Venkateswara. It is renowned for its glittering golden dome. This is situated on the Venkata Hill. According to the Hindu Shastra, ‘mukti' or salvation can be acquired only by worshipping Sri Venkateswara. The idol is kept in the Garbha Gruha, the main complex of the temple. The idol is decorated with gold and also with diamond on special occasions. The doors and walls, mandaps and shrines are all richly carved. Within the temple premises, you will get to see many other attractions like, the Padi Kavali Maha Dwara, Krishna Devaraya Mandapam, Ranga Mandapam, Aina Mahal, Sri Vara darajaswami Shrine, Sri Ramanuja Shrine and Tirumamani Mandapam.
Some other temples you can see around Tirupati are, Sri Govindarajaswami Temple, Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple, Sri Kapileswaraswami Temple, and the temples of Sri Prasanna Venkateswaraswami and Sri Chenna kesavaswami in Appalayagunta and Tallapaka respectively.
Check out a cascading waterfall – Akasa Ganga situated to the north of the main temple in Tirupati. Vaikuntha Tirtham and Tumburu Tirtham are other places of interests. The plush T.T.D Gardens and the Geological Arch are also not to be missed out.
History Andhra Pradesh
History
Andhra Pradesh is said to have been the home of the Pre- Dravidian dark coloured inhabitants. Andhra region witnessed the rule of Chandragupta Maurya during which it established itself as an independent kingdom. After Ashoka, the Mauryan empire declined giving opportunity to establish smaller kingdoms. In about the third century BC the Satavahanas ruled for about five centuries. The Satavahanas established a strong rule with their territories extending upto Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The Satavahanas were overpowered by the Ikshvakus by the third century AD. During this period Brahmanism is said to have been revived. This reduced the influence of the Buddhist which was fostered by the Satavahanas.
By the end of the third century AD the Pallavas of Kanchi put an end to the rule of the Ikshavakus. Art and Architecture advanced during their rule. By 4th century AD the Anandas established their rule which lasted till 6th century. During the 7th century the Eastern Chalukyas exercised their power for about four centuries. Literature was advanced during this period with promotion of the Telegu script. The Kakatiyas who were the feudatories of the Eastern Chalukyas became independent in about the 12th century. During the rule of Delhi Sultanate, Muslims repeatedly attempted intrution into Andhra. In 1332 AD Ulugh Khan established themselves. The Reddi Kingdom of Kondavidu; the Velama kingdom, the Vijayanagar Kingdom also ruled independently . The rule of Muhammad Tughlag witnessed the rise of the independent Muslim Power at Bijapur. This was under the Bahamani Sultanate. In 1518 the Sultan Qili Qutub Shah declared himself independent and founded the Qutub Shah dynasty which existed till 1687. During this period literature, art and architect are advanced. The city of Hyderabad was laid in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah. The Mughals put an end to the Qutub Shahi rule in 1687. After this the Asafjahis called Nizams emerged. They influenced Andhra Pradesh till the 18th century till Andhra Pradesh was ceded to the East India Company. Gradually the whole of Andhra Pradesh except Hyderabad was under the British till 1947. In 1956 Andhra Pradesh was declared as a state.
Andhra Pradesh is said to have been the home of the Pre- Dravidian dark coloured inhabitants. Andhra region witnessed the rule of Chandragupta Maurya during which it established itself as an independent kingdom. After Ashoka, the Mauryan empire declined giving opportunity to establish smaller kingdoms. In about the third century BC the Satavahanas ruled for about five centuries. The Satavahanas established a strong rule with their territories extending upto Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The Satavahanas were overpowered by the Ikshvakus by the third century AD. During this period Brahmanism is said to have been revived. This reduced the influence of the Buddhist which was fostered by the Satavahanas.
By the end of the third century AD the Pallavas of Kanchi put an end to the rule of the Ikshavakus. Art and Architecture advanced during their rule. By 4th century AD the Anandas established their rule which lasted till 6th century. During the 7th century the Eastern Chalukyas exercised their power for about four centuries. Literature was advanced during this period with promotion of the Telegu script. The Kakatiyas who were the feudatories of the Eastern Chalukyas became independent in about the 12th century. During the rule of Delhi Sultanate, Muslims repeatedly attempted intrution into Andhra. In 1332 AD Ulugh Khan established themselves. The Reddi Kingdom of Kondavidu; the Velama kingdom, the Vijayanagar Kingdom also ruled independently . The rule of Muhammad Tughlag witnessed the rise of the independent Muslim Power at Bijapur. This was under the Bahamani Sultanate. In 1518 the Sultan Qili Qutub Shah declared himself independent and founded the Qutub Shah dynasty which existed till 1687. During this period literature, art and architect are advanced. The city of Hyderabad was laid in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah. The Mughals put an end to the Qutub Shahi rule in 1687. After this the Asafjahis called Nizams emerged. They influenced Andhra Pradesh till the 18th century till Andhra Pradesh was ceded to the East India Company. Gradually the whole of Andhra Pradesh except Hyderabad was under the British till 1947. In 1956 Andhra Pradesh was declared as a state.
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