Kapilatheertham
A sacred Tank situated a mile and a half distant from Tirupati, where Lord Shiva is said to have blessed Sage Kapila with a vision of himself and his concert. | |
Govindaraja Sway Temple
The temple is dedicated to Govindaraja Perumal in contradistinction of the Venkatachalapathi shrine at the top of the hill.
There is also a tower called Galigopuram, which is very famous. There are shrines of Sri Andal, Sri Parthasarathy and Sri Venkateswara in the temple.
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Srikalahasti
This picturesque religious centre is famous for the temple dedicated to Vayu, the wind God.
It is said that the Linga was worshipped by a spider, by spinning a web over it, a snake by placing gem upon the Linga and an Elephant by washing the Linga with water from its trunk and attain Mukti. Hence this place is called Srikalahasthi.
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Sri Kondandarama Swamy Temple
Sri Kondandarama Swamy Temple This temple is dedicated to Sri Rama, is situated within a distance of about a kilometer from Tirupati railway station.
This temple was built to commemorate the visit of Sri Rama, Laksmana and Sita to Tirupati, while returning from Lanka.
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Kanipakam
Kanipakam is located on the northern banks of the river Bahuda at a distance of 13 km from Chittoor. The famous shrine of Varasiddhi Vinayaka, the deity of which is believed to be self manifest (swayambhu) and the annual celebrations of Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy Brahmostavam on the eve of Vinayaka Chaturthi (Aug - Sep) of the special attractions of this place attracted by about 15,000 devotees from all over the district on this special occasion. | |
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Overview : Tirupati
Festivals : Brahmotsavam
Heritage : Chandragiri Fort
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