9 Best Temples in Tirupati | Styles At Life
Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh houses many beautiful structures in the form of temples. Let’s check out 9 of them.
1. Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple At Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh:
This is the richest temple in the world in terms of donations received and is also the most visited temple. Sri VenkateswaraSwamy temple is situated in a hill town called Tirumala at Tirupati. It is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Vishnu. The temple is also known as “the temple of seven hills” which was constructed in Dravidian style architecture. During the annual festival of Brahmotsavam, the temple is visited by 500,000 pilgrims.
2. Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple:
Sri PadmavathiAmmavari temple is dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi, the consort of Sri VenkateswaraSwamy and thus it is believed that TirupatiDarshan remains incomplete if one does not seek the blessings of Goddess Padmavathi by visiting this temple. The temple also houses a shrine of love between Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Mahavishu. The temple conducts festivals like Navaratri and Theppotsavam or the boat festival.
3. Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple:
Sri KalyanaVenkateswaraSwamy temple is located in the west of Tirupati and is regarded as the lord-prescribed alternative for TirumalaDevastana. The temple holds a great significance and importance for newly married couples who are forbidden by tradition to visit the Tirupati temple located at the mountain top. The temple celebrates KalyanaUtsavam every day and Brahmotsavam in the month of February and March.
4. Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple:
Sri GovindarajaSwamy temple is an ancient temple located in Tirupati was constructed in 1130 A.D by Saint Ramanujacharya, a renowned Sri Vaishnavite. The temple is currently dedicated to Lord Sri GovindrajaSwamy but earlier the presiding deity of the temple is Sri ParthasarathiSwamy. The temple resembles the architecture of South Indian style.
5. ISKCON Temple:
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness or ISKCON temple is also located in Noida. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna and has beautiful deity of RadhaMadhav. The temple performs various rituals, prayers and kirtanas. On Sundays, the temple serves prasadam to one and all present there. The temple is very prominently visited during festivals like Sri Krishna Jamashtami, RadhaAshtami, Gaur Purnima or Holi and Ekadashi.
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6. Sri Varaha Swamy Temple:
Sri VarahaSwamy temple is situated in the banks of River Pushkarini and is dedicated to Varaha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to popular belief, it is rumored that Lord Venkateswara had to ask for permission from Sri AdiVarahaSwamy to stay in Tirupati. Thus, devotees have to visit this temple and offer ‘naivedyam’ before visiting the VenkateswaraSwamy temple.
7. Japali Teertham:
JapaliTeertham lies amidst of dense forest in Tirumala and to reach the temple, one has to walk a good one km through roads with beautiful surroundings. The temple houses a temple dedicated to Lord Hanumana and behind it, there’s a holy well named Sita Mata Kund. Pilgrims looking for peaceful atmosphere with serenity and purity must visit this temple.
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8. Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple:
Sri PrasannaVenkateswaraSwamy temple is located at a distance of 14 km away from the main town and is dedicated to VenkateswaraSwamy in the posture of ‘Abhaya Hasta’ which is considered to be the ultimate blessing posture. There’s also an idol of VayuBhagavan who is said to be a powerful source to liberate chronic illness of kalyuga. Annual Brahmotsavam is celebrated here widely.
9. Sri Bedi Anjaneya Swamy Temple:
Sri BediAnjaneyaSwamy temple is located opposite to the temple of Sri VenkateswaraSwamy. All neivedyam offered to Lord Sri Venkateswara and Sri AadhiVarahaSwamy is brought to this temple. Pilgrims must visit this temple if they want to complete their TirupatiYatra. Brahmotsavam is the major festival celebrated here.
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