Introduction to Tirupati Balaji Temple

The Balaji temple in Tirupati is one of the famous and popular temples in India. This temple is situated in the Sri Balaji District in the Southern part of India, specifically in Andhra Pradesh and is devoted to Venkateswara, an avatar of Vishnuus. Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is one of the most visited shrines in the world and fondly called as the richest temple in the world.

Sri Venkateshwara, Srinivas, Govinda or popularly called Balaji, is the supreme god who resides in the seven hills, in Telugu termed as ‘yedu kondala venkanna’. The name ‘Venkateshwara’ translates into ‘Lord of Venkata’. ‘Venkata’ is a hill in Andhrapradesh and ‘ishvara’ stands for ‘Lord ‘in Samskrit. The name ‘Venkata’ is from the sacred texts and means the destroyer of sins which is from ‘vem’ (sins) and ‘kata’ (power of immunity). For many it is seen as a very spiritual and pious journey to come to this temple.

History and Origin of Tirumala Tirupati Temple

The history of Tirumala Tirupati Temple also called Tirupati Balaji or Venkateswara Temple is based on the Hindu mythology. It is said that Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of the Hindu God Vishnu came to the mortal realm to guide all his followers through the tough exterior of the world.

Cab fare in Tirupati

Vehicle Type	Airport	Rental with in City		Outstation
Vehicle Type	Pick/Drop	8Hr 80KM*	12Hr 120KM*	Round Trip	One way
Indica	₹700	₹1,500	₹1,800	₹8.50	₹14
Indigo	₹750	₹1,600	₹1,900	₹9	₹14.75
Swift Dzire	₹800	₹1,700	₹2,000	₹9.50	₹16.25
Honda Amaze/	₹850	₹1,800	₹2,200	₹10	₹17
Mobilio / Ertiga	₹900	₹2,400	₹2,750	₹14	₹20.75
Toyota Innova	₹1,100	₹2,650	₹2,900	₹16	₹21.5
Toyota Crysta	₹1,200	₹2,850	₹3,180	₹17	₹23
Honda City	₹1,500	₹2,800	₹3,600	₹18	₹26
Tempo Traveller	₹2,000	₹3,400	₹4,400	₹22	₹42
Driver Charges (After 10PM): Rs.250, (Base Fare)			Outstation (Roundtrip): Min. 250KM / Day

The story is more or less about Prince Venkatachala known for his intelligence and a capable prince. They all know that once Sage Bhrigu came to a prince with an intention of ascertaining whether he had manners of a good host or not. One day the sage walked over to where the prince was sitting and thinkingly booted him in the chest. It angered his wife that the prince is highest of all, so she could not help but respond in a negative manner. The given instruction was able to influence Venkatachala, who then apologized to the sage for his actions.

The kick given by sage Bhrigu made the incarnation of Lord Vishnu residing in Venkatachala’s heart to come out of his physical body. Thus, disheartened by all this, Venkateswara quit the realm of the humans. Sometime later, his devotees found a picture of him on a tiny scale and the Tirupati Balaji Temple’s foundation was built there.

While this piece forms part of detachment from religious and committed iconography in Hindu art, it remains one of the principal pilgrimage sites indicative of devotion and the ever shinning halo of faith in Hindu ritualism.

Stories and Legends of Tirupati Balaji

Tirupati Balaji, also known as Lord Venkateswara, has a fascinating story of Tirupati Balaji. The legend has it that, the supreme God, Lord Maha Vishnu incarnated as Lord Venkateswara 17 crore years ago. He decided to live in Venkatadri which is one of the seven situated divine hills. The deity of creation /construction Viswakarma constructed a temple with thousand pillars for him and the temple was constructed under the blessings of sun and moon.

Nevertheless, in the natural disasters later, the temple was restored twice. The second construction took place at the end of Dwaparayuga by the Emperor Thondaman Where he has established two gopurams and three prakarams more. It was in this period that direction in the classification of the Vedas occurred by Saint Veda Vyasa.

The third reconstruction took place some 1900 years back. The story of Venkateswara Swamy was the Lord Venkateswara came into the dreams of a Brahmin named Gopinath Deekshitulu and a Yadav to show them the statue of himself buried under a Tamarind tree. The form of the temple today is thus owed to Saint Bharadwaja’s assistance in discovering as well as reinstating the statue.

The Tirupati Balaji story is a symbol of faith and divine worship; billions of people who come in search of a divine way from Lord Venkateswara.

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FAQs

1. What is the significance of the name 'Venkateshwara'?

The name 'Venkateshwara' translates to 'Lord of Venkata', where 'Venkata' refers to a hill in Andhra Pradesh and 'ishvara' stands for 'Lord' in Sanskrit. It signifies the destroyer of sins, derived from 'vem' (sins) and 'kata' (power of immunity).

2. What is the story behind the founding of the Tirupati Balaji Temple?

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Vishnu, left the mortal realm after a confrontation with Sage Bhrigu. His devotees later found a picture of him, and the temple was established at that location.

3. How many times has the Tirupati Balaji Temple been reconstructed?

The Tirupati Balaji Temple has been reconstructed three times. The first by the deity Viswakarma, the second by Emperor Thondaman, and the third around 1900 years ago, guided by Saint Bharadwaja.

4. Who discovered the statue of Lord Venkateswara for the third reconstruction?

The statue of Lord Venkateswara was discovered by a Brahmin named Gopinath Deekshitulu and a Yadav, following the deity's guidance in their dreams.

5. How can I book a tour to the Tirupati Temple with ChikuCab?

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