Tirupati

Tirupati is an ancient holy city located in the south-eastern part of Andhra Pradesh. It is known as the abode of God Venkateswara and is located in the Chittoor district of the state. Situated at the foothills of the Eastern Ghats, there are many major cities like Bengaluru, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and Chennai near the city. Tirupati is known for Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, which is one of the most important pilgrim sites in India and draws millions of devotees every year. The temple is located at the Tirumala Hills, which are one of the oldest rock mountains. It is believed that the temple even had devotees who belonged to the great erstwhile dynasties like the Pallavas, the Pandyas, the Cholas and the kings of Vijayanagara.It experiences moderate winters and extreme summers. Telugu is its official language; however, Tamil is also widely spoken in the city due to its proximity to Tamil Nadu. Besides the Hindu festivals like Diwali, Rama Navami and Janamashtami, there are other festivals that are celebrated grandly in the city. Brahmotsavam is a grand festival celebrated during the month of September in Tirumala. A temple car festival 'Rathotsavam' is also celebrated here in which the idol of Lord Venkateswara is taken in a procession on temple chariots. Gangamma Jatara is another folk festival celebrated in the city. During this festival, the devotees wear different clothes and apply colours on their bodies. They shout filthy words that are a part of the tradition to drive away the evil.

Tirupati is one of the Major cultural and religious pilgrimage spots in India. The city is located at the southern part of Andhra Pradesh and is situated at the foothills of the Eastern Ghats in the Chittor district. Although the major language spoken here is Telugu, the word Tirupati is a Tamil word as saint Ramanujacharya who was a Tamil Vaishnava saint was responsible for founding this city. The town is famous for its temple dedicated to ‘Balaji’, a form of Lord Vishnu. The temples foundation history is unknown and it was expanded over the centuries by various kingdoms and dynasties including the Chola, Pallava and the Vijaynagar Empire. The temple is one of the major pilgrimage spots in India and especially in the southern India. Apart from the temples, there are various other attractions like parks and zoos.

A temple town, Tirupati is gods abode. The Sri Venkateshwara temple is a must visit in Tirupati and is most often what Tirupati is identified with. With Akasaganga Teertham, and Sri Veda Narayanaswami Temple as the other famous temples of Tirupati, the nearby areas are famous for their beauty and serenity. The area is an essential in the list of pilgrimages and is defined by the religious and spiritual significance it accounts for. The same has made Tirupati a popular tourist spot and perhaps