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.

  Another one of the most famous  places to visit in Tirupati  is Sri Venkateswara National Park. If you are passionate about getting to know about the flora and fauna of Tirupati then you must stop by this national park. Red Sanders, Shorea thumburggaia, and Sandalwood are some of the endemic plant species that can be found in this national park. You can also carry your binoculars on your vacations as you can spot around 178 species of birds here. As far as the fauna is considered this national park is famous for animals like leopard, ancient elephants, Sloth bear, spotted deer and more.

            Talakona is around an hour away from bustling Tirupati and is a calm, smooth trek to       waterfall. The falls themselves are not that big, but the area is very beautiful. The trek is easy, mostly stairs or concrete paths. One can get into the shallow regions under the falls easily. There are, however, no changing rooms for men in case you need to change. The changing room for women is a dilapidated cabin-like structure that is quite scary to go into. Apart frthat, Talakona is a great place to escape to from Tirupati.

                            The temple is an architectural wonder and one can easily spend 2-3 hrs here admiring the beautiful sculptures and architecture. The main prayer hall has beautiful marble sculptures and is quite serene and peaceful. In the shops within the campus you can buy books, calendar and other religious paraphernalia too.

 

A Shaivite temple, Kapila Teertham is a famous pilgrimage in the city. The temple is located at the entrance of a mountain cave at the foothills of Tirumala Hills and is   a marvellous example of Dravidian architecture. The presiding deity is Lord Shiva who is  locally known as Lord Kapileshwara. The idol of the deity was installed by Kapila Muni.

  Tirumala, the abode of Lord Venkateswara also called as Lord Balaji, can be trekked from two paths. One is the long route from Alipiri, where there are more than 3400 steps and about 2 kms of walking. The second and the short route is "Srivari Mettu", Srivari Mettu, literally meaning Lord's step, is situated at a distance of about 19 Kms from Tirupathi Railway station and about 5 Kms from Srinivasa Mangapuram. Though this route is considered to be oldest, this was defunct and not used by devotees due to the fear of wild animals and robbery. Now that TTD has renovated and provided full security, many devotees are using this path to reach Tirumala. There are 2388 steps from Srivari Mettu and distance wise, it is about 2.1 Kms. to reach tirumala. Its a much faster route to reach Tirumala than from Alipiri. This route is well maintained throughout with sheds to avoid heat and rain.

                        Tirumala tirupathi temple is one of the greatest  temple in the world.and the asia's famous temple,visiting tirumala tirupathi with you loved one will be always a great experiencnce   if planed well in advance ,suprabjatha seva is a must in life-time.it would be a great moment for u