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Considered as the most sacred and the richest temple in the world, Tirupati temple is situated in the town of Tirupati. It is located 67-km away from Chittoor in Chittoor district of southern Andhra Pradesh. Also known as Tirupati Balaji Temple, it is a major pilgrimage center of south India. Besides, Tirupati also focous on other attraction of this place, the ancient and famous shrine of Sri Venkateswara, the Lord of Seven Hills are worth a viist.
The temple is located on a hill at Tirumala. It is a conglomeration of seven hills known as Seshachalam or Venkatachalam having a height of 853m (2,800ft.) above the sea level. The temple boasts of a vibrant and colorful culture also speaking volumes about its grand past. It is an important pilgrimage center, where devotees stand for long hours waiting to get a glance of the presiding deity.
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| Highlight of the Temple |
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The temple is the most popular and most visited temples in India. Being situated on a hill of Tirumala, it is climbed up by pilgrims, which is not an easy task.
Sri Venkataswara temple or the Tirupati temple is the richest temple in India. It is said that people drop bags of diamonds at the feet of Sri Venkataswara. Devotees flock this temple in huge numbers. In fact there are two lines to enter the temple, one is a free line, where you don't pay anything to get a view of the deity. But, for the second line, which takes less time to get a glance of the deity, you have to pay a minimum amount of Rs. 50.
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| Temple Architecture |
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The ancient Tirupati temple follows the Dravidian style of architecture. The gopuram of this temple is its highlight. The 'Vimana' or Cupola, named the "the Ananda Nilayam" is placed over the sanctum sanctorum. It completely veiled with gold plate.
There are three 'Prakarams' or enclosures in the temple, among them the outermost enclosure boasts of the 'Dhvajastambha' or the banner post. Apart form these, other highlights of the temple are the statues of Vijayanagara king, Krishnadevaraya and his spouse. There is also an idol of Todarmal, the minister of Akbar.
The image of the temple deity represents both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Lord Vishnu is considered as the preserver whereas the Lord Shiva is considered as the destroyer in Hindu religion.
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| A Day At Tirupati Tirumala |
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A day at Tirupati Tirumala temple begins with 'Suprabhatam' (awakening the Lord) as early as three in the morning. The day ends with the 'Ekanta Seva' ( putting the Lord to sleep) at around 1 O'clock in the night.
Prayers are offered daily, weekly and periodically in the form of 'Sevas' and 'Utsavams' to the Lord. Devotees who want to pay homage to the Lord can do it by giving a small amount in return of the Sevas or Utsavams done on their name. The gifts and donations offered to the deity, is known as the 'Hundi'. It is the main source of income of the Temple.
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| Package Details: |
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| Itinerary: |
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| Day-1: |
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- 1830 hrs Departure from Chennai
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- 2130 hrs Dinner at Puttur
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- 2300 hrs Arrival at Tirupati
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- 2300 hrs to 0300 hrs Overnight stay / Rest at Tirupati
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| Day-2: |
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- 0330 hrs Departure to Tirumala
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- 0430 hrs Arrival at Tirumala
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- 0500 hrs to 0600 hrs Darshan of Lord Venkateshwara at Balaji Temple
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- 0600 hrs to 0700 hrs Shopping at Tirumala
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- 0700 hrs Departure to Tirupati
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- 0800 hrs Arrival at Tirupati
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- 0800 hrs to 0900 hrs Breakfast at Tirupati
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- 0900 hrs 1000 hrs Darshan at Padmavathi Temple
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- 1000 hrs Departure to Sri Kalahasthi Temple
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- 1100 hrs Arrival at Sri Kalahasthi Temple
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- 1100 hrs to 1230 hrs Darshan at Sri Kalahasthi Temple
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- 1300 hrs to 1400 hrs Lunch at Sri Kalahasthi
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- 1400 hrs Departure to Chennai
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- 1700 hrs Arrival at Chennai. Tour Ends.
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The Package Cost |
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Rs. 1500/- per person (Adult) |
Rs. 1260/- Per Child (3 10 years) |
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| The package cost includes: |
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- Transportation by AC Volvo Coach
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- Departure from Chennai 1830 hrs on day-1
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- Overnight stay accommodation at Tirupati (On twin sharing basis) at Srinivasa Complex, Tirupati.
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- Early morning darshan at 0500 hrs on day-2 (approximate time taken is one hour)
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- Visit to Padmavathi temple & Sri Kalahasti Temples on day-2
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- Expected return to Chennai at around 1700 hrs on day-2
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| Package cost does not include: |
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- Anything not mentioned in the 'cost includes' list
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| Note: |
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- The Darshan package is being organized through Andhra Pradesh Tourism and is subject to last minute change / delay / cancellation without prior notice & the organizer in not responsible for any such eventualities.
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- Confirmation of booking is only on full payment and is subject to availability at the time of booking with full payment.
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- Boarding / Alighting points are at Andhra Pradesh Tourism Office, 31 / 14 Burkit Road, Near Canara Bank, T Nagar, Chennai-17.
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