Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati
EasternHindutempleSouth Asia300 CE - present
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Location
Modern Name
Tirupati (Tirumala)
Country
India
Region
South Asia
Coordinates
13.6288, 79.4192
Era
300 CE - present
Site Type
Temple
About
Hilltop Vaishnava temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara (Vishnu), the world's most visited religious site with 60,000–100,000 pilgrims daily. Its annual revenue exceeds that of the Vatican.
Significance
Venkateswara is believed to have taken a loan from Kubera to fund his wedding, and devotees offer wealth — including donated hair — to repay this cosmic debt.
History & Historical Arc
Inscriptions from the Pallava period (4th century CE) confirm early worship; Vijayanagara kings were major donors in the…
Archaeological Notes
The main sanctum (garbhagriha) is pre-medieval; archaeological surveys confirm temple activity from at least the 4th cen…
Key Features & Structures
- Venkateswara main sanctum
- Golden vimana tower
Visitor Information
Online darshan booking strongly recommended; the hill is accessible by road or foot (9 km path). Hair tonsure is a popul…
Related Figures
Venkateswara (Vishnu)LakshmiPadmavathi