Tirupati Balaji Darshan Tour Packages From Chennai
Tirupati Bajaji Darshan Tour package from Chennai Airport
A spiritual two day trip to Tirmula - Tirupati
Working in stress at the office and fulfilling the targets, our office colleagues planned a Chennai to Tirupati tour package chennai to tirupati tour packageto de-stress ourselves. The road trip of Tirupati package from Chennai was amazing as we started early morning. It was about a four-hour journey in the month of November viewing the beautiful landscapes, pleasant breeze and natural. Tirumala is one of the most visited towns of India. For the Tirupati tour package from Chennai, we were five together highly excited to visit the most famous spiritual town of India. The road trip was extremely comfortable with small breaks at highways for tea and refreshments.
Day 1
As we reached near Tirumala bus station, at 1 kilometer, we stopped to check a hotel. After a small rest, we visited the most renowned Lord Venkateswara Temple, dedicated to Sri Balaji, the most important place in our Chennai to Tirupati 2 days tour package. It is one of the richest and the most sacred temples of the world. Situated on the Tirumala Hills, the temple attracts millions of devotees around the year. The entry is allowed with a token (Kankanam) having a specific entry time allotted. A huge crowd was present that day and therefore we had to wait for hours to get the darshan. But the wait was not at all tiring. The world famous Tirupati Laddu as prasadam was mesmerizing and unforgettable. Nearby at about 2 kilometers, we visited the Sila Thoranam, a natural rock formation just like an arch.
Our stomach was absolutely empty. Hotel Maurya had great reviews on the internet; hence we went to have the best South Indian food. Nearby amazing tourist spots that attracted us were Chakra Theertham, a sacred water body and Akasa Ganga, a sacred waterfall of 5kms from Tirupati Balaji. The next spot was Srivari Paadalu, the holy feet of the Lord. The place is situated very near to Sila Thoranam. The day 1 of Chennai to Tirupati one day tour package came to an end and we moved to the hotel to take rest. We had dinner at night in the hotel room as we were completely exhausted.
Day 2
The 2nd day of Chennai to Tirupati 2 days tour package started with a refreshing morning. At 7 am we reached the Govindaraja Swami Temple. The next amazing place was the Kapila Theertham, a unique waterfall from a height of 100 feet. The best place to take pictures in the Chennai to Tirupati package.There was a lot to discover in the Chennai to Tirupati one day tour package. The next temple visit was to Tiruchanur, the Alimelu Manga Temple, dedicated to goddess Padmavati, wife of Lord Venkateswara. The last visit to our Chennai to Tirupati package was the ancient town of Chandragiri. It was ruled by Yadavaraya Dynasty for about three centuries. It is famous for its fort built on a huge rock famous for its architecture. With a minimal entry fee, it is a great place to experience ancient India. In the evening, we also enjoyed the sound and light show. With this, our Chennai to Tirupati tour package finally came to an end with a fabulous dinner in Chandragiri. We had an overnight journey to Chennai as we had to join our office the next morning.
Tirupati is known to be a pilgrimage city because of the presence of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple and a number of travel agents offer tour packages for Tirupati. Devotees from all across the country plan their Tirupati darshan and these travel companies take care of all the planning and bookings for the same. In addition to religious trips, travellers wanting to explore the city and soak in the art and culture that it represents, can also get in touch with these travel agencies. Their special Tirupati packages are designed in a way that all the major tourist spots of the city are covered. In addition to standard plans, these agencies also cater to the specific requirements of their customers in the form of custom-made plans. Their experience and knowledge lead to hassle-free bookings and reservations. The varying requirements of customers in terms of different budget, number of days, time of the year and other factors are all taken care of efficiently. Please scroll up to view all the travel agencies offering tour packages for Tirupati in Chennai.
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TIRUPATI TOUR PACKAGESTHE DIVINE STRUCTURE OF THE TIRUMALA MAIN TEMPLE
Lord Sri Venkateswara, also known as Srinivasa, Balaji, and Veṅkaṭachalapati, made Tirumala his abode five thousand years ago. Even before him, it was Lord Varahaswami who had made Tirumala his abode. Since then, many devotees have continued to construct grand entrances on the ramparts of the temple over generations. The temple complex is spread over 16.2 acres of land.
SRI BHU VARAHA SWAMI TEMPLE
In Tirumala, the East facing Sri Varahaswami temple is located in the North West corner of the temple tank - Swami Pushkarini. As per the temple legend, Lord Srinivasa sought a gift of land from Sri Varahaswami, which he readily granted.In return, Srinivasa provided him with an agreement deed assuring that he would be paid the first darshan, worship and offerings by all the devotees visiting the temple. This tradition is in practise to this day at Tirumala and Lord Varahaswami continues to receive the age old traditional worship. Even today, all offerings are first made to Lord Varahaswami and then to Lord Sri Venkateswara.
MAHA DWARAM
The height of the main entrance has been increased periodically since 13th century. Its present height is fifty feet. This entrance has other names such as ‘Padivaakili’ and ‘Simhadwaram’.In Tamil it is called ‘Periya Thiruvasal’. On either side of this main entrance there are two feet high statues made of alloy metal (Pancha loha). They are Sankanidhi and Padmanidhi who are the guardians of ‘Navanidhi’, the treasure of Lord Sri Venkateswara.The Maha Dwaram comprises three consecutive entrances – the first is a brass one, while the second is a silver one. The third entrance is a golden one.
SHANKHANIDHI – PADMANIDHI
These are the two angels guarding the wealth and treasure of Lord Sri Venkateswara. As per the tradition these are installed at the third entrance of the temple. One enters the holy shrine after saluting the first protection threshold - Sankha Nidhi and Padma Nidhi. According to history, these statues were consecrated by Vijayanagara emperor Achyutha Rayalu, the younger brother of Sri Krishna Deva Rayalu.
KRISHNADEVARAYALA MANDAPAM
Abutting the Mahadwara and to its right, there is a high-rise mandapam (Porch). This is called Krishnadevarayalu Mandapam or Pratima Mandapam. This mandapam has been constructed in Vijayanagara architectural style. To the right side of this porch, one can find tall copper statues of the emperor of Vijayanagara kingdom, Sri Krishnadevarayalu and his two consorts, Tirumala Devi and Chinnadevi.These three statues placed in front of Lord Sri Venkateswara express their devotion to him. It is said that Sri Krishnadevarayalu himself installed these statues on 2nd January 1517 A.D. and then onwards this mandapam has become famous as the Krishnadevarayalu mandapam. Their names are inscribed on the shoulder badges of these statues.
VENKATAPATI RAYALU
By the left side of the main entrance or Mahadwaram there is a tall copper statue with folded hands. This is the statue of Venkatapatirayalu, the king of Chandragiri. He was a generous king who ruled Chandragiri during 1570s and donated many valuable gifts to the deity.
ADDALA MANDAPAM
Twelve feet to the north of Sri Krishnadevarayalu Mandapam, there is a glass porch. Every day at 2 p.m., a service called”Dolotsavam” is performed for the Lord in this glass porch. Historical evidence proves that this seva programme began to be performed in 1831.
RANGANAYAKA MANDAPAM
Just opposite to the glass porch, there is another high rise mandapam called Ranganayakula Mandapam. Due to the Muslim invasions between 1320 and 1369 A.D., the idols of Lord Ranganadha of Srirangapatnam were shifted to Tirumala for safe keeping. Daily prayers and poojas were offered to him in this Mandapam. After the cessation of the Muslim invasions, these statues were once again shifted back to Srirangam. Yet this place has retained the name of Ranganayakula Mandapam to this day.This mandapam is said to have been built by the king of Tirupathi, named Ranganadha Yadava Rayalu. It is in this mandapam that Kalyanothsavams were performed for the Lord. However, due to the increase in pilgrim rush, currently daily Kalyanothsavams are performed in Sampangi Pradakshinam.
TIRUMALARAYA MANDAPAM
Ten feet to the south of the flagstaff, there is another stone pillared pavilion called Tirumalaraya Mandapam. This was built by Saluvanarasimharayalu, the emperor of Vijayanagara, to express his gratitude to the Lord for the help extended towards his victories.
TULABHARAM
All couples begetting children with the blessings of the Lord, offer money in the form of coins, silver, candy and camphor equivalent to the weight of their children, as avowed by them. Even the patients, who are cured of their diseases, express their gratitude similarly. This Tulabharam is arranged in front of the Ranganayakalu Mandapam.
RAJA THODARAMALLU
At about hundred feet from the flagstaff, there are three copper statues of devotees, facing the Lord and saluting him with folded hands. One is that of Lala khemaramu, the other is that of his mother Mata Mohana Devi and the third one is that of his wife Pita Bibi. Lala Khemarumu is a kshatriya known as Raja Todaramallu. He courageously protected Tirumala both from the invasions of Muslims and the British during the seventeenth century. The Lord blessed this family and bestowed them with a place in His temple.
DWAJASTHAMBHA MANDAPAM
Dwajasthambham, -the golden flagstaff is located in the middle of a twenty-pillared square pavilion. To the east of the flagstaff there is an altar and to the northeast, there is granite stone called ‘Kshetrapalakasila’. This pavilion is said to have been constructed in the fifteenth century.During Brahmotsavams, a flag with Garuda’s imprint is hoisted on this flagstaff for extending an invitation to gods and goddesses (Yaksha, Kinnera and Gandharva), to attend this festival. Those wishing to take pooja material or other things into the sanctum, have to perform circumambulation along dwajasthamba including the Lord whenever he is taken outside or returned to the main temple.
BALI PEETAM (ALTAR)
Adjoining the flagstaff is the Bali Peetam or altar. After offering Naivedyam to the Lord and other deities and after exiting through the silver gate, the Prasadam is kept on this altar. It is believed that this food offering is accepted by deities, the angles and the elemental forces.
KSHETRA PALAKA SILA (BIG ROUND STONE)
To the north east corner of the altar, under the flagstaff porch, there is a one and half feet high stone slab. This is called ‘Kshetrapalaka Sila’. It is said that this stone slab marched around the temple for providing security to the Shrine at night.Priests used to keep the keys of the temple on this stone slab every night after closing the temple and collect them to open the temple in the morning, after saluting it.
SAMPANGI PRADAKSHINAM
On entering the precincts of the temple, one first encounters the circumambulation passage called ‘Sampangi Pradakshinam’. The grand circumambulation passage outside the temple is not considered for this purpose. Therefore ‘Sampangi Pradakshinam’ is considered to be the primary one. Earlier Sampangi flower plants (gold flowers, Michelia Champaka) were grown in this pathway for decorating the Lord and hence, the name.
FOUR PILLAR MANDAPAM
Four pavilions in the four corners of ‘Sampangi Pradakshinam’ were built by Saluva Narasimha Raya in 1470 A.D. in the names of himself, his wife and his two sons.
KALYANOTSAVA MANDAPAM
Earlier all wedding festivities of the Lord were celebrated at the pavilion in the ‘Vimana Pradakshinam’. With the increase in the number of the devotees attending the events, these festivities started being held for some time in Ranganayaka Mandapam. Now, the celestial wedding is performed in this Kalyanotsava Mandapam.
UGRANAM (STORE HOUSE)
‘Ugranam’ means Godown. All the pavilions on western side are now being used as store houses. The material used for the Lord’s ‘Puja’ and other rituals is now stored in the North-West corner of the ‘Sampangi Pradakshina’.
VIRAJA RIVER (PROHIBITED AREA)
As per the legend, Viraja, a sacred river of Vaikuntam flows below the lotus feet of the Lord. The well of water in the temple complex is believed to be a part of that holy river. This well is located in front of the Ugranam or store house. Idols are sculpted on the stones used for the inner walls of this well. Hence this well is called ‘toy well’ or ‘Bommala Baavi’.
PADI POTU
The temple kitchen is located in the route of Sampangi Pradakshinam. This kitchen is referred to as ‘Padi potu’. Sweets and savouries like laddoo, vada, appam, dosa, poli, sukhiya, jilebi, and so on, which are offered to the Lord are prepared here in large quantities. To the East of this kitchen is the ‘Flower Chamber’.
FLOWER CHAMBER
The flower chamber was earlier located in the ‘Sampangi Pradakshinam’. All the flowers used for the service of the Lord and other deities are supplied from this flower chamber, which is called ‘Yamunottarai’. This ‘flower chamber’ now stands shifted to ‘Vimana Pradakshinam’. Every morning and evening the Jiyyangars collect the flower garlands prepared in the flower chamber and carry them over their heads to the Lord, after circumambulating the flagstaff amidst blowing trumpets and umbrellas for shading. These flower garlands are presented to the Sanctum for performing the various rituals and poojas to the Lord.
PULA BAVI (WELL OF FLOWERS)
Just opposite and to the north of the flowers chamber is the ‘Pula Bavi-flower well’. All the flowers used for the worship of the Lord are deposited in this well.
VAGAPADI CHAMBER
The long porch on the eastern side and adjacent to the ‘flower chamber’ is Vagapadi chamber. Offerings to the deity are prepared here thrice a day.
VENDI VAKILI-SILVER ENTRANCE
The threshold opposite to the flagstaff is called the ‘silver entrance’. This is also known as ‘Nadimipadi Kavali’. This is the second entrance leading to the Sanctum Sanctorum. Inscriptions say that the construction of the fortifications of this second entrance was started in the 12th century and completed in the 13th century. The doors of this entrance were silver plated on October 1st 1929 A.D. by Sriram Dwarakadas Pharabhani, belonging to Nizam estate. Inscriptions in Hindi and English are found on this entrance.
VIMANA PRADAKSHINAM
Beyond the silver door, the path which circumambulates the main gopura of Ananda Nilaya is known as ‘Vimana Pradakshina’. Early, at the pre-dawn hour, while Suprabhata seva is performed to the Lord, devotees make Anga Pradakshina (rolling one’s body in humility all round the temple as a religious vow). Hence, it is also called Angapradakshina marg. In this pathway one can witness Sri Ranganadha just opposite to the silver entrance, Sri Varadaraja Swami temple, main kitchen, golden well, Ankurarpana Mandapam, Yagasala, Nanala (coins) Parakamani, Notla (Paper notes) Parkamani, Almyrah of Sandal Sreeranganathudu Vendi Vakili paste (Chandanapu ara) darshan of Vimana Venkateswara, cell of records, Sannidhi Bhashyakarulu - the seat of Sri Ramanuja, the temple of Yoganarasimhaswami, Lords’s hundi and the seat of Vishvaksena. All the small temples in this path way are called ‘Chutttu Gullu’(Sub-shrines encircling the main shrine).
