Tirupati

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Known for embracing the world's richest temple, Tirupati is the name which requires no introduction. Tirupathi is a valued and prized temple town, situated in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. The city earns a significant fraction of tourism scenario of only not the state, but the whole of India. Being the highly revered pilgrimage site of the Hindus, Tirupati Temple gets major attention of devotees all over the world. It's a holy destination where all wishes and requests of devotees come true.

The two words-'Tiru' means 'Sri' and 'Pati' means 'Husband' is origin factor behind the term 'Tirupati' is made of. Thus, 'Tirupati' suggests 'Maha Vishnu' or 'Lord of Maha Lakshmi'. Dotted with numerous temples and immersed in the divine characteristic in conjunction with picturesque beauty, Tirupathi appears truly charming. Besides the Sri Venkateswara Temple, there are many renowned shrines here, like those of Govindaraja, Rama, Mallikarjuna, etc.

In the prior times, the city was ruled by the rulers of various dynasties of South India. Nonetheless Tirupati Temple is very aged, massive contributions were made by many Kings for its expansion. The temple town symbolizes the rich cultural inheritance of the past. The Tirumala Hills with its disdainful peaks, further add to the gleaming charm of the town. It is very fact that if you will travel to Tirupathi, you will see the spiritual splendor of the city yourself.