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.

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