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Tirupathi

              Reputed to be one of the oldest and most venerated holy shrines of the Hindus. Tirupati is a divine abode of spirituality and purity incarnate - the temple of the mighty Lord Venkateswara.

              The main temple is ensconced in the seven hills - Tirumala (13 Km/8 mile) and the town at the foothill is known as Tirupati.This is the one of the richest pilgrimage centres in the world.

              The Sri Venkateshwara temple atop the verdant green Tirumala Hills is one of the biggest pilgrim centers of the country. Situated at an altitude of 2800 ft. among 7 hills in the Eastern Ghats, this temple is estimated to be over 2000 years old.. The main temple facing the east, is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture and is fully gold plated.

 
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