Hi hivers!
Today, I am going to tell you about Tirupati Balaji Temple. I went on this trip last month. Tirupati Balaji Temple is located in South India, specifically in Andhra Pradesh. The temple’s history dates back to the 9th century AD, with the Pallava dynasty playing a significant role in its establishment.
By the grace of God, I have been fortunate enough to visit Tirupati Balaji every year since 2017. Tirupati Balaji has blessed me so much that even in the years 2020 and 2021, during the Covid pandemic, I managed to visit the temple. Tirupati Balaji is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is built in accordance with South Indian architecture and is one of the richest temples in the world in terms of wealth. It is said that the hair on the idol of Tirupati Balaji is real and the idol also sweats.
This temple is famous for fulfilling the wishes of all those who come here for darshan of Tirupati Balaji, relieving them of their sorrows and bestowing blessings upon them. It is renowned for its daily rituals and practices, which have been meticulously followed for centuries. The daily rituals, including the Suprabhatam (morning prayers), Abhishekam (ritualistic bathing of the deity), and the grand Ekanta Seva (night time rituals), create an atmosphere of divine energy and spiritual transcendence.
People offer their hair and wealth as a sign of gratitude once their wishes are fulfilled. I also offer my hair to Lord Balaji every year whenever I visit. It takes 45 minutes to reach Tirumala Hill from Tirupati City. The bus fare is 90 INR. Every time I visit Tirupati Balaji Temple, I book the VIP Darshan in advance. It costs 300 INR. If you want to have a free darshan, that facility is also available, but it can take a lot of time, sometimes even more than 24 hours. You can have a darshan of Tirupati Balaji in 3-4 hours with the VIP Darshan ticket priced at 300 INR.
You can book online by visiting this link - http://www.tirumala.org/
My trip to Andhra Pradesh was truly an adventurous experience. It allowed me to gain a deep understanding about the century old temples and enduring my faith and devotion to the divine gods.
Device used for photography- Iphone XS Max.
These pictures are clicked by me and this blog is AI Content free. Thankyou!