Tirupati Top 10 visiting places

Tirupati Top 10 visiting places

Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple

As per the Legend, Sage Kapila Maharshi did penance here for Lord Siva and Installed Siva Linga. Temple is 3 km from Tirupati Bus station and can be reached by Bus and Auto Rickshaw.

Temple Tank Kapila Theertham is located right at the entrance. It is believed that a holy dip in this Theertham will relieve the devotees from all sins.

Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple

Temple is close to Tirupati Railway station, which is a walkable distance. As per the folklore, the main deity of Govindaraja Swamy in leaning posture was shifted from Chidambaram (Tamil Nadu) when the local Chola emperor announced dismantling of the statue. On learning about its shifting to Tirupati, Vaishnavite Saint Ramanuja arrived here in 1130 A.D and consecrated the same as per ‘Vaikhanasa Agama’ doctrine at the place where it exists today.It is said that the temple had Sri Parthasarathy (Lord Krishna as the charioteer of Arjuna) on the main altar but Sri Ramanujacharya added the deity of Sri Govindaraja Swami.

Thirukarugavur Temple History

Thirukarugavur Temple History

Thirukarugavur Temple History, Timings, Pooja details

As per the Legend, Nithiruvar and Vedigai were childless for many years and went on a pilgrimage. After reaching Thirukarugavur Vedhikai realised that she was carrying. The couple stayed back with the feeling that it is because of divine blessings. One day, while Vedhigai was relaxing, she went unnoticed the Sage Oorthuvapadhar presence. Angered Sage cursed the couple that the pregnancy will be terminated. The couple prayed for the Goddess. Pleased goddess came to the rescue of the foetus. Goddess safeguard the foetus and blessed the couple with a healthy child. Hence the Goddess called by Garbarakshambigai, which means "One who protects the foetus from all odds".

This temple is dedicated to Lord Siva and Goddess Parvati. Lord Siva was called by Mullaivananathar and Goddess by Garbarakshambigai Amman. 

Kaleswaram Temple History

Kaleswaram Temple History

As mentioned in the Skanda Purana, River Godavari and River Ganga had an argument on the holiest river. River Ganga did penance for Lord Siva, who self-manifested on the river bank as Mukteeswara Swamy. There was an imbalance as living creatures attaining salvation by taking a holy dip in the river Godavari followed by the main deity Darshan. Yama. the God of death did penance for Lord Siva to retain the life cycle. Pleased Lord Siva asked him to Install Siva Linga (Kaleswara Linga) next to Mukteeswara Linga. It is believed that whoever offer prayers at this temple will be relieved from the birth cycle and attains salvation. Hence the temple called by Kaleshwara and Mukteeswara. This is the only temple where one can find two Lingas in Garbha Griha.

From the inscriptions, it is known that this temple was built during the reign of Kakatiya Rudra Deva. It is said that Vemulawada Kakatiya rulers worshipped this deity and contributed for temple development.

Dharmasthala Rajathadri booking

Dharmasthala Rajathadri booking

1. Online booking is available only for Rajathadri Guesthouse. For all other cottages, it is on arrival allotment.
2. Booking can't be transferred or cancelled from person to person. 
3. The room will be held for 2 hours max from the time of check-in. One must select arrival time while booking Rajathadri. 
4. One can book 1 room for one day using 1 login id. Next booking is available after 30 days.
5. A devotee can book 3 rooms (Include Ac and Non-Ac rooms) using 1 login id.
6. One must carry Photo ID proof and E-ticket at the time of room allotment. 
7. One day caution deposit to be paid at the time of room allotment. 
8. Only 3 devotees can stay in one room. More than that, it is additional room.
9. Devotees are allowed to Dharmasthala accommodation in advance ie. 2 days - 20 days. 

vitthal pandharpur Temple

vitthal pandharpur Temple

As per the Legend, The Pundarik was in early years a self-centered man given to the pursuit of pleasure. He neglected his duties towards parents, both of whom were old and ailing and bestowed all his attention on his attractive wife. One day his parents asked Pundarik to take them Kashi for a pilgrimage but rejected their request who later went by foot. Sometime later Pundarik decided to go to Yatra himself. In hurry, he missed the route and reached Kukkut Ashram. Sage offered space for Pundarik and his wife to stay at Ashram for the night. In the midnight, Pundarik heard female voices. He came out to investigate and saw three ladies sprinkling water in the courtyard of the Ashram. They looked ghastly and pale. But he noticed that a change was overcoming them and when they had finally finished clearing the courtyard they were looking like some divine beings, fresh and beautiful. The three ladies revealed to Pundarik that they are called by Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati who used to come to Kukkut's Ashram every morning to repurify themselves. And although Pundarik was a sinful soul, he now stood absolved of his sins because of his having met them about the secret of Kukkut's power. He had served and nursed his parents most faithfully and devoted all his life to that one aim. He had thus accumulated vast Punya. Pundarik saw the light and hastened back to his parents. He put them on horseback took them to Kashi show them round the Tirth and brought them back most respectable.

The god was pleased to the see the great change and come about in Pundarik and decided to meet him. Once while Pundarik was massaging his father's feet, the great Sri Krishna appeared in the door of the Ashram. His arms were resting on the hips as when he as standing in front of Rukmini.His presence went unnoticed at first as Pundarik was deeply involved in his task. However, he could not long ignore the bright rays of light that emanated from the god's body. He turned back to see what was happening and found to his great delight that at last god had come to meet him. But god has to wait till Pandarik's duty was over and hence Pandarik threw a brick that was lying nearby as an Asana to the divine guest. The brick still forms the Asana of the god. When his father was asleep Pandarik got up to welcome the god who offered any boon the might care to ask for. Pandarik asked for nothing more and nothing less than the eternal presence of the god at the spot where he was standing. And thus there he is, the Vittal or Vishnu or Krishna still standing on the brick Pandarik had offered him