Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
తిరుమల వేంకటేశ్వర స్వామి ఆలయం
Lord Venkateswara Swamy · Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
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About the temple
One of the 108 Divya Desams; Richest temple in the world Salvation (Moksha), fulfillment of vows, removal of sins
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 03:00 – 01:30
- Established
- 300
- Best time to visit
- Weekdays, non-festival months (Feb-March)
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Lord Venkateswara Swamy · వేంకటేశ్వర స్వామిSri PadmavathiSri VarahaswamiSri Yoga Narasimha
- Deity form
- Swayambhu
- Religious tradition
- Sri Sampradaya
- Sanskrit name
- श्री वेंकटेश्वर स्वामी मंदिर
- Also known as
- Tirupati Balaji Temple, Seshachalam, Seven Hills Temple
Darshan hours
- Daily
- Open 24 hours (with ritual breaks)
- Break timings
- Brief intervals for Naivedyam and Shuddhi
- Special days
- Extended hours during Brahmotsavam
- Festival timings
- Open continuously during Vaikuntha Ekadashi
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 03:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 18:00
- Night aarti
- 01:00
- Special aarti days
- Fridays (Abhishekam)
- Ritual schedule
- Suprabhatam, Tomala Seva, Archana, Kalyanotsavam
- Pooja timings
- See TTD Official Calendar
- Abhishek timings
- Friday 4:30 AM
- Special poojas
- Kalyanotsavam, Sahasra Deepalankara Seva
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas, Vijayanagara Emperors
- Architect / builder
- Various historical expansions
- Construction materials
- Granite Stone, Gold plating (Ananda Nilayam)
- Historical events
- Visit of Ramanujacharya (11th Century); Vijayanagara patronage
- Renovations
- 1950s (Major modern restoration), Gold gilding of Vimana
- Archaeological importance
- Protected by TTD Trust in coordination with Govt
- Legends
- Lord Venkateswara took a loan from Kubera for his wedding
- Inscriptions
- Over 1000 inscriptions in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Chola and Vijayanagara Influence
- Structure
- Complex with multiple Prakarams
- Floors
- 3
- Gopuram
- Padi Kavali Maha Dwara (Outer Tower), Vendi Vakili
- Mandapa
- Ranga Mandapam, Tirumala Raya Mandapam
- Sculptural features
- Intricate carvings of avatars and celestial beings
- Artistic elements
- Gold-plated Ananda Nilayam Vimanam
- Construction technique
- Interlocking stone masonry
- Unique features
- The deity's hair is said to be real; the idol maintains 54°F
Festivals & events
Srivari BrahmotsavamVaikuntha Ekadashi
- Special celebration days
- Rathasapthami, Ugadi, Rama Navami
- Cultural events
- Nada Neerajanam (Daily musical performances)
- Annual events
- Pavitrotsavam, Teppotsavam (Float Festival)
- Peak crowd season
- Summer (May-June), December-January
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Annadanam
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Weekdays, non-festival months (Feb-March)
- Parking capacity
- 5000+ Vehicles
- Parking fees
- Nominal charges
- Donation counters
- Yes, Hundi and Digital Counters
- Donation methods
- Cash, Card, UPI, Net Banking, Gold, Hundi
- Prasadam
- Laddu, Vada, Pulihora, Pongal