IN & AROUND TIRUMALA
Main Attractions: Swami Pushkarani, Akasa Ganga Waterfalls, Silathoranam
Best Time To Visit: Throughout The Year
Other Temple Shrines:
There
are many places of religious and tourist interest in Tirumala. The
Varahaswami Temple, Sri Bedi Anjaneyaswami Temple,
Sri
Anjaneyaswami Temple , Sri Garuda Temple, Sri Yoga Narasimha Swami
Temple etc. are the other important shrines in Tirumala. There are also
several Teerathams, which are worth a visit.
Swami Pushkarani:
Swami Pushkarani, a tank considered highly sacred by the pilgrims is
adjacent to the temple. Pilgrims take a bath here before entering the
temple.
Waterfalls:
Akasa
Ganga waterfalls are about 3-km to the north of the temple.
Papavinasanam waterfalls are about 5-km to the north of the temple.
Silathoranam:
Silathoranam, a rare geological formation is situated at 1-km north of
the temple.
Lepakshi Emporium:
Lepakshi Emporium, an ideal place for purchasing attractive handicrafts
at moderate prices, it is situated near Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
Central Reception Office.
T.T.D
Gardens , the beautiful ornamental gardens with rare species of
plants and trees are situated nearby.
Asthana Mandapam:
Asthana Mandapam (Sadas Hall) is the venue for the devotional programs
like discourses, music concerts, 'Harikathas' and Bhajans conducted under
the auspices of "Dharma Prachara Parishat".
