Jan 21, 2023
Tirupati Balaji temple, also known as Sri Venkateswara temple, is located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is considered one of the most ancient and sacred temples of Lord Vishnu in the country.
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Tirupati Balaji Ttmple is believed to be over 2000 years old. As per legend, Lord Vishnu manifested himself as Lord Sri Venkateswara to save mankind from trials and troubles of Kali Yuga.
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The Tirupati Balaji temple is believed to be constructed over a period of time starting from 300 CE with many emperors and kings making regular contributions towards its development from time to time.
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The temple is known for its unique Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) trust, which manages the temple and is one of the richest temple trusts in the world.
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The Tirupati Balaji temple is famous for its "laddu prasadam", a sweet offered to Lord Venkateswara, and its distribution is considered a great honor.
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The Tirupati Balaji temple is also known for its various festivals, including - Brahmotsavams, Kalyanotsavam, Dolotsavam, Vasanthotsavam, Padmavati parinyotsavams, Pushpapallaki, etc.
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The Tirupati Balaji temple is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world, with millions of devotees visiting every year.
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The Tirupati Balaji temple has been a major center for the Vaishnavism tradition and has been a source of inspiration for many poets, saints, and scholars.
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The Tirupati Balaji temple is known for its ancient architectural and engineering marvels, including its seven-storey gopuram (tower) and its intricate carvings.
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The Tirupati Balaji temple is also famous for its magnificent collection of gold ornaments, which are donated by devotees and are used to decorate the deity during festivals.
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