Thursday, June 4, 2009

Tourist Spot Tirupathi










In South India Tirupathi temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara is very famous. Large number of people visits this temple again and again. This temple is well maintained by Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthnam.

In 9th Century AD the Pallavas of Kanchipuram, 10th Century the Cholas of Thanjavur, The Pandias of Madurai and in 14th -15th Century the Kings of Vijayanagar were the devotees of Lord Sri Venkateswaran and they endowing the temple with rich offerings. Raghoji Bhonsle, the Maratha General set up a permanent endowment in the temple for the conduct of worship. He offered valuable jewels including a large emerald to Lord.

Everyday, lot of devotees visiting temple. Vaikuntam Queue Complex is the entrance for Dharshan. In this complex, Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthnam provides wide range of facilities such as medical aid, sale of photos, food packets at subsidized rates, fresh milk, closed circuit T.V., Cloak room to preserve our things, etc.

Here Sarvadarsanam(free) about 18 hours on normal days and 20 hours on peak days; Special Dharshan with the purchase of tickets you have wait in the Queue in short time- you can Dharshan of he Lord’s Icon-the grace, the beauty and the majesty of the Deity are superb. You cannot express it in words.

Here you can get free accommodation or paid accommodation. Rooms are clean and well maintained. So if you visit South India don’t forget to Visit Tirupathi.

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