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Now only a few days are left for the beginning of the new year. In such a situation, some people plan to visit a hill station or anywhere out-of-station with their friends. Apart from this, some people go to visit spiritual places and temples. This New Year, people of North can visit Tirupati Balaji Temple located in Andhra Pradesh. Where thousands of devotees come every day for darshan. If you also want to start your New Year with God’s blessings and peace, then it would be right for you to go here.
The construction of Tirupati Balaji temple started around the 3rd century. After which many changes were made here from time to time. You can also plan to go here with your friends or family members. Let us know where the temple is and how one can reach here from Delhi.
Where is Tirupati Balaji Temple located?
Tirupati Balaji Temple is situated on the hills of Tirumala in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. Devotees come from far and wide to have darshan here. Lord Venkateswara is worshiped in the temple, who is considered a form of Lord Vishnu. Devotees from all over the country come here to have darshan of the Lord. This temple is also known as Tirumala Temple, Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Temple, Tirupati Temple and Tirupati Balaji Temple. You can also plan to go here this New Year.
Tirupati Balaji Temple, Andhra Pradesh (Credit: Getty Images)
It is said that the hair of the Lord here is real, which never gets tangled. The sound of sea waves is heard behind the main idol of the temple, the mystery of which cannot be solved nowadays. The structure of the temple is very beautiful and attractive. This temple is made of Dravidian architectural style. The part called Anand Nilayam above the sanctum sanctorum has been coated with gold.
How to reach Tirupati Balaji Temple?
If you live in Delhi, then train or flight will be the best option to reach here. It may take 2 to 3 hours to reach here by flight. Apart from this, it may take 32 to 40 hours by train. You can select it as per your choice and convenience. Kerala Express train runs daily from New Delhi. The Millennium SF Express runs on Tuesdays. Andhra Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express train runs three days a week on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. Apart from this, many trains go from Delhi to here, whose tickets you can book as per your convenience. Apart from this, you can also go here by flight. You can book flights to Tirupati Airport from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. The distance of Venkateswara Temple from Tirupati Airport is about 40 to 50 kilometers. From the airport you can take a taxi to reach the temple.
Here you can find many hotels and dharamshalas for stay around the temple. Which you can select according to your budget. Online booking in advance will be the best option to visit the temple. Apart from this, you can take token for darshan from the nearby counter but here you may see a lot of crowd. For token or ticket you will need to show identity proof like Aadhar card.
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go for a walk near the temple
After visiting the temple, you can also go for a walk. Mahabalipuram is at a distance of about 212 km from here. You can go to visit Mahabalipuram beach. Horsley Hills is about 150 kilometers from here. Here you can get a chance to do trekking. Talakona Waterfall is at a distance of about 20 km from the temple. You can go here for a walk. You can also explore Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park. Apart from this, you will get to eat local and famous food here and apart from this you can also visit many places around the temple.
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