|
|
|
|
The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata hill) of the Tirupati hill, of Chittoor district. 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. Govindarajaswamy temple, Kapila Tirtham and
Rama temple are the other sacred places at Tirupati. Some other places
worth visiting around Tirupati are the temple of the Goddess Padmavati
Devi - the divine consort of Lord Venkateshwara at Tiruchanur, the Fort
at Chandragiri built in 1000 AD and improved upon by the Vijayanagara
kings. |
|
