
Tirupati is a renowned pilgrimage city located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Just 22 km uphill lies Tirumala, the sacred hill town that houses the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, one of the richest and most visited temples in the world.
Tirumala is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Balaji), an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
The temple is famous for its “Laddu Prasadam” and the tradition of tonsuring (head shaving) as a mark of devotion.
One of the 108 Divya Desams (sacred shrines of Vishnu)
Built in Dravidian architectural style, the temple is adorned with a gold-plated Vimana (tower).
The idol of Lord Venkateswara is believed to be self-manifested (Swayambhu).
Rituals and prayers are conducted with deep traditions, including Suprabhatam, Archana, and Sevas.