Tirupati Tirumala is a very sacred Hindu pilgrimage site and one of the richest temples in India. The temple of
Bhagwan Sri Venkateswara Swamy in the Tirumala hills, is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is visited by lakhs of devotees every month of the year. The fame of this temple is widespread and of great importance, people make pilgrimage to the temple of Bhagwan Balaji at least once in a lifetime.
What is the right time to visit Tirupati Tirumala?
Tirupati is crowded throughout the year; However, the best time to visit Tirupati is from September to February, when the climate is relatively humid with intermittent rains. Tirupati Tirumala Temple is easily accessible by road, air and rail from all the major cities of India. And the last journey has to be done on foot.
❀ Direct buses from Chennai, Vellore, Hyderabad and Bangalore also ply to Tirupati. Which will cost you around 300 to 400 at least.
❀ Tirumala does not have any railway station of its own. Rather, tourists have to get down at Tirupati, located 26 km or more away from Tirumala. Which will cost you at least between 200 to 400 from Chennai, Vellore, Hyderabad and Bangalore depending on the chair car, sleeper seat.
❀ The nearest airport to Tirumala is near Renigunta, which is 16 km from Tirupati and 39 km from Prabhu Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala.
Important things to know about Tirumala temple visit:
❀ Tirumala temple will be open for darshan of the deity every day between 6.30 am to 7.30 pm.
❀ People cannot go to Tirumala without darshan tickets TTD will stop people by all means from entering Tirumala. Tickets cost Rs 300 per person, while children below 12 years of age do not need a ticket. If you are booking tickets online, you will need to carry your ID card.
❀ No electronics items, mobile phones are allowed in Tirumala temple. Photography is strictly prohibited.
❀ TTD provides Annaprasadam free of cost to the devotees. You can book rooms or dormitories in Tirumala with very little charge.
❀ According to the dress code, a female devotee can wear a sari or churidar with chunni, while male devotees can wear a dhoti or lungi with Uttaryam or kurta-pyjama. A simple shirt and trousers are also allowed.
So at a cost of 5000 from Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad you can easily visit Tirupati Tirumala and seek the blessings of Prabhu Srinivasan.
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