FELL THE NATURE OF TIRUPATHI

  It is situated next to Sri Venkateshwara temple. In this museum you can see pictures, artifacts and sculptures that depict the history of the temple. Vahanams gallery presents an array of Srivari Vahanams used during Brahmotsavams. The stone gallery contains more than 80 stone sculptures retrieved from across the region dating from 8th century AD to 19th century CE. Most of these stone sculptures depict history of Vaishnavism in the region. The gallery of musical instruments displays a wide range of instruments of bygone ages. The picture gallery displays rare images of temple history, ornaments of the lord and some contemporary art depicting Srinivasa and Tirumala. Armory section displays variety of ancient weapons like swords, shields, battle axes, guns etc used or possessed by the rulers in the medieval and colonial periods. The bronze section contains idols, nutcrackers, utensils etc made centuries ago. Big iron bells, gigantic pulley used to lift stones in temple building, cauld

 

  It is one of seven holy theerthams in Seshagiri hills. According to legend, Akasha Ganga theertham originates from Lord Venkateswara’s lotus feet. All rituals of the Tirumala temple are performed with its waters, which indicates the great importance of this waterfall. It is said that in ancient times priests crossed the woods and traversed rugged landscapes to reach the waterfall and bring water to the Lord’s abhishekam early in the morning. However, when Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) began taking care of the temples of Tirupati, it created direct pipelines from the waterfall to the temple, simplifying the work to a great extent.

  This notified National Geo-heritage Monument is a distinctive geological feature. The arch is also called Silathoranam in the local language (Telugu language: sila means ‘rock’ and thoranam means a garland strung over a threshold, connecting two vertical columns or an ‘arch’ as in this case). The arch is naturally formed in the quartzites of Cuddapah Supergroup of Middle to Upper Proterozoic (1600 to 570 Ma) due to natural erosive forces. In the 1980s, during excavations for a geological fault in the Tirumala hills, geologists found this rare geological formation of the rock arch which has two dissimilar sets of rocks with a connecting thin link. The assessed geological age of the rock arch is 2.5 million years. Formation of the arch is attributed to intensified weathering and erosion of stream action that has withstood the torque of nature. This is a rare geological fault which is technically called in the geological idiom as ‘Eparchaean Unconformity.

  There is something or the other to do for everyone in Tirupati. Chandragiri Palace & Fort is one of the famous  tourist places in Tirupati  that attracts architecture aficionados. Exuding charm and opulence from various nooks, this Palace was constructed in the 11th century during the Vijayanagar Kingdom by Yadav Naidu Kings. In the present day, this is taken as the finest example of architecture from that kingdom. Many tourists are attracted to the Fort by virtue of its rich heritage.

      There are some of the most incredible places to visit in tirupathi  with the Regional Science Centre being one of them. This Science Centre is actually a planetarium that acts as a magnet for not only the adults but their little ones as well. The state-of-the-art technology, the magnificent sky observation deck, and the massive parks combine to offer an experience that touches the heart of many. There are several hundreds demonstrations and exhibitions hosted by the centre with an aim to promote the most significant aspect of this earth.