Tirupati in the southeastern part of Andhra Pradesh, is known as the most sought-after pilgrimage of the Hindus in the country. It has Venkateshwara temple inhabited by Lord Vishnu or Venkateswara on Tirumala hills.
Legends have numerous references to this temple, which is believed to have its concept embedded in Vaishnavism. The idol of Venkateswara is situated on a lotus which is surrounded by his partners Bhudevi and Sridevi. The devotees visit the temple displaying Dravidian Architecture to have a look at the crown made of diamond. While the sanctorum -Ananda Nilayam- has a gold cover, even the gates are made of gold.
Thousands of devotees visit Venkateshwara temple, the richest temple in the world, daily to cleanse themselves of their sins. Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh is famous for varieties of festivals. These fairs and festivals in Andhra Pradesh that make Tirupati, a hot-bed of religious tourism, are Brahmotsavam, Garudotsavam and the temple car festival -Rathotsavam.
Features:
Brahmotsavam is held for nine days in the month of Bhadrapada that coincides with September.
During Brahmotsavam, also known as Navarathri Brahmotsavam, the lord is taken out on processions, worshipped and rituals are performed. .
'Rathotsavam' is particularly popular of Brahmotsavam rituals in which the lord is taken out on a chariot.
Rayalaseema Food and Dance Festival is held to display the cultural richness of Rasyalaseema area of Tirupati
When to Visit
Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh is annually held in September or October.
How to Reach
You can fly down to Tirupati
You can reach Tirupati railway station or Renigunta or Gudur, from whwre you can further proceed to Tirupati by train, bus, or taxi.
You can avail of public buses from any part of Andhra Pradish to Tirupati
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