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Located in the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati is the holy abode of Lord Venkateswara. Devotees from all over the world flock to this town to have a glimpse of the deity. The shrine is located atop a hill in a place called Tirumala; a group of seven hills, and is situated at a height of about 3,000 feet from the sea. The visitor's guide to Tirupati will brief you about the facts of the world famous temple and also how and when to reach this town. Tirupati is one of the sacred and most ancient pilgrimage spots in India.
The Tirupati Temple is said to be the richest temple in the whole world! Now how's that? Everyday thousands of pilgrims and devotees throng this place to just have a glimpse of the deity! It is believed that every day, the offerings made to the temple are in the tune of millions! Pilgrims standing in never ending queues is a common sight at Tirupati. The visitor's guide to Tirupati will tell you the best time to reach this place. Though the temple is open throughout the year, the months from June to March is the best time to visit the temple.
Other major tourist attractions at Tirupati include the Asthana Mandapam where devotional programs and cultural activities take place and also the Chandragiri Fort. Besides the Tirupati Temple, there are temples for other deities too. Tirupati is also famous for its laddu'. It is a delicious sweet in round shape given as prasadam' by the temple. The visitor's guide to Tirupati will tell you how to reach this place. The nearest airport is at Renigunta which is about 20 km away from Tirupati and the railway station is at Tirupati itself. Buses ply regularly to and from this place.
The whole town of Tirupati wears a festive look during the festival of Lord Venkateswara. The visitor's guide to Tirupati will also tell you about the accommodation at this place. Free accommodation is available for the devotees at various Dharmasalas. Apart from that, there are several good hotels catering to the foreign tourists too! All the hotels are well built to meet the requirements of international standards. The people are quite warm and gentle over here. So it's quite natural that the hotel staffs are well mannered and polite. Tirupati will be a delightful visit if you plan for a vacation here!
