Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati

Name: Venkateswara Temple
Address: S Mada St, Tirupati, 517504, India
Telephone: +91 877 227 7777

#2 among attractions in Tirupati

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Sri Venkateswara Swami Vaari Temple is a Hindu temple situated in the hill town of Tirumala at Tirupati in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The Temple is dedicated to Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu, who is believed to have appeared here to save mankind from trials and troubles of Kali Yuga. Hence the place has also got the name Kaliyuga Vaikuntha and the Lord here is referred to as Kaliyuga Prathyaksha Daivam. The temple is also known by other names like Tirumala Temple, Tirupati Temple, Tirupati Balaji Temple. Venkateswara is known by many other names: Balaji, Govinda, and Srinivasa. The temple is run by body Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams which is under control of Andhra Pradesh Government. The head of TTD is appointed by Andhra Pradesh Government. The revenue from this shrine is used by Andhra Pradesh government. ()

Local name: तिरुपति वेंकटेश्वर मन्दिर Coordinates: 13°40'60"N, 79°20'50"E

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S Mada StTirupati 517504 India

Contact

+91 877 227 7777

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Venkateswara Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Varahaswamy Temple, Kapila Theertham, Eparchaean Unconformity, Sapthagiri.

~640 ftN
Temple
Varahaswamy Temple, Tirumala
4 min walk • Sri Varahaswamy Temple, also called Bhu Varahaswamy Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Varaha, situated at hill town of Tirumala in Tirupati, Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh state, India. The temple is situated on the northern premises of Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala, on north west corner of Swami Pushkarini.
~40 ftN
Temple
Kapila Theertham, Tirumala
1 min walk • Kapila Theertham is a famous Saivite Temple and Theertham, located at Tirupati in the Tirupati District of Andhra Pradesh, India. The idol is believed to be installed by Kapila Muni and hence Lord Siva here is referred to as Kapileswara.
~990 ftE
Memorial
Eparchaean Unconformity, Tirumala
5 min walk • Tirupati Eparchaean Unconformity, a notified National Geo-heritage Monument is a major discontinuity of stratigraphic significance that represents a period of remarkable serenity in the geological history of the earth i.e. sudden changes and discontinuity in the rock layers in earth's crust.
~110 ftW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Sapthagiri, Tirumala
1 min walk • Sapthagiri which is also called Tirumala Hill is situated in hill town of Tirumala, near Tirupati in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. This hill is 853 m above sea level and is about 10.33 square miles in area. It comprises seven peaks, representing the seven heads of Adisesha, thus earning the name Seshachalam.
~40 ftN
Temple
Padmavathi Temple, Tirumala
1 min walk • Padmavathi Temple is the temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi or Alamelumanga, the consort of Lord Venkateswara. The temple is situated in Tiruchanur, at a distance of 5 km from Tirupati in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is under the administration of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
~40 ftN
Temple
Govindaraja Temple, Tirumala
1 min walk • Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple is an ancient Hindu-Vaishnavite temple situated at the heart of the Tirupati city in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh state in India.
~40 ftN
Temple
Kodandarama Temple, Tirumala
1 min walk • Sri Kodandaramaswamy Temple is one of the famous temples, after Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, in the holy city of Tirupati in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
~40 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Venkata Hill, Tirumala
1 min walk • The Venkata hill is part of the Seshachalam Hills, located in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Also known as Venkatadri or Venkatachalam, it is one of the seven peaks of the Tirumala Hill located in the temple town of Tirumala.
~1380 ftW
13°41'2"N • 79°20'36"E
Sri Venkateshwara Museum, Tirumala
7 min walk • History museum, Museum
~540 ftNE
13°41'3"N • 79°20'54"E
Srivari Temple, Tirupati
3 min walk • Temple
~40 ftE
13°40'60"N • 79°20'50"E
Sri Vekateswara Swamy Temple, Tirumala
1 min walk • Temple

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Venkateswara Temple?

Nearby attractions include Sri Vekateswara Swamy Temple, Tirumala (1 min walk), Venkata Hill, Tirumala (1 min walk), Padmavathi Temple, Tirumala (1 min walk), Kodandarama Temple, Tirumala (1 min walk).

How to get to Venkateswara Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Venkateswara Temple:

Bus

Tirumala Bus Station (12 min walk)