తిరుమల శ్రీ వేంకటేశ్వర స్వామి వారు ( Tirumala Sree Venkateswara Swamy Vaaru )
Lord Venkateshwara means supreme God who destroys the sins of the people in this meterial world..... ' ven+kata+eshwara = sins + destroyer + supreme god ' .
The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of the Tirupati Hill, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini.It is by the Lord’s presidency over Venkatachala, that He has received the appellation, Venkateswara (Lord of the Venkata Hill). He is also called the Lord of the Seven Hills.The temple of Sri Venkateswara has acquired unique sanctity in Indian religious lore. The Sastras, Puranas, Sthala Mahatyams and Alwar hymns unequivocally declare that, in the Kali Yuga, one can attain mukti, only by worshipping Venkata Nayaka or Sri Venkateswara.
History:
The exact period in which the temple was founded is not known, and tradition has it that the temple is Swayambhustala, meaning that it came into existence on its own without anyone constructing it. According to folk legends, there was a huge anthill at Tirupati. A farmer heard a voice from the heavens asking him to feed the ants. By chance the local king heard the voice and began supplying milk for the ants himself. His compassion resulted in the liquid uncovering a magnificent idol of Lord Venkateshwara hidden beneath the anthill.
According to some evidence the history of the temple dates back almost 2,000 years. In ancient times, a queen called Samavai, belonging to the Pallava dynasty (614 AD), is said to have consecrated the first silver image here. The temple is also mentioned in Sangam poetry (500 BC - 2000 AD).Numerous temple inscriptions from the 9th century record details of the temple and contributions made by both Pallavas and Chola Kings. It is believed that originally there was only one shrine at Tirumala. When the Vaishnavite saint, Ramanuja, visited Andhra in the 12th century, the temple at Tirupathi was built. The Chola period saw the temple complex prosper and expand further. In 1517, Krishnadevaraya, on one of his many visits to the temple, donated gold and jewels enabling the Vimana (inner shrine) roofing to be gilded.
According to some evidence the history of the temple dates back almost 2,000 years. In ancient times, a queen called Samavai, belonging to the Pallava dynasty (614 AD), is said to have consecrated the first silver image here. The temple is also mentioned in Sangam poetry (500 BC - 2000 AD).Numerous temple inscriptions from the 9th century record details of the temple and contributions made by both Pallavas and Chola Kings. It is believed that originally there was only one shrine at Tirumala. When the Vaishnavite saint, Ramanuja, visited Andhra in the 12th century, the temple at Tirupathi was built. The Chola period saw the temple complex prosper and expand further. In 1517, Krishnadevaraya, on one of his many visits to the temple, donated gold and jewels enabling the Vimana (inner shrine) roofing to be gilded.
Reach: Tirupati has third biggest bus-stand in Andhra Pradesh. It has nearly 50 platforms. Tirupati has another bus-stand near Alipiri. For every 5 minutes there is a bus facility from Tirupati to Tirumala. Tirupati has bus facities connecting to almost each and every important cities and towns. Tirupati has good infrastucture.
The By-pass laid by NTR is a six lane road covering most of the parts in the city. Tirupati is intersepted by National Highways. For every 3-4 km traffic signals are present to control the traffic. Many air-buses like volva, garudaetc., are being operated connecting Tirupati city to other cities directly.Air: Tirupati has an airport which is the third airport established in the state. The Airport is 15 km from the city center.
Rail: Tirupati city is conected to all the cities in the country with railways.
Bus: Tirupati has third biggest bus-stand in Andhra Pradesh. Tirupati has another bus-stand near Alipiri. For every 5 minutes there is a bus facility from Tirupati to Tirumala. Tirupati has bus facities connecting to almost each and every important cities and towns.
The By-pass laid by NTR is a six lane road covering most of the parts in the city. Tirupati is intersepted by National Highways. For every 3-4 km traffic signals are present to control the traffic. Many air-buses like volva, garudaetc., are being operated connecting Tirupati city to other cities directly.Air: Tirupati has an airport which is the third airport established in the state. The Airport is 15 km from the city center.
Rail: Tirupati city is conected to all the cities in the country with railways.
Bus: Tirupati has third biggest bus-stand in Andhra Pradesh. Tirupati has another bus-stand near Alipiri. For every 5 minutes there is a bus facility from Tirupati to Tirumala. Tirupati has bus facities connecting to almost each and every important cities and towns.
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