Tirumala

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Tirumala
Adivarahakshetram [1] [2]
Venkatadri [3]
Kaliyuga Vaikuntham
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A view of the Maha Dvaram and the Ananda Nilayam Garbha Griha of the Venkateshvara Temple
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Tirumala
Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N79°21′02″E / 13.680916°N 79.350600°E / 13.680916; 79.350600
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Andhra Pradesh
District Tirupati
Mandal Tirupati Urban
Government
 • TypeTirupati Municipal Corporation
Area
[4]
 • Total
32.21 km2 (12.44 sq mi)
Elevation
976 m (3,202 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
30,035
 • Density930/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Telugu
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
517 504
Telephone code +91–877
Vehicle registration AP-03, AP-39

Tirumala is a spiritual place in Tirupati district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the neighbourhoods of the Tirupati city. The town is a part of Tirupati Urban Development Authority and located in Tirupati (urban) mandal of Tirupati revenue division. [4] The town is strictly vegetarian. It is a hill town where Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is located, a popular shrine of Vishnu. Vishnu was considered to reside here with his full power, as in Vaikuntha, and thus the place was also called 'Bhuloka Vaikuntha'. [5]

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Etymology

The word Tirumala is of Dravidian origin, specifically from the Tamil language. The term “Tiru” means sacred or holy, and “Mala” means mountain or hill. [6] The prefix "Tiru" (or "Thiru") is a widely recognized Tamil word meaning "sacred" or "holy," and is used in many South Indian place names. [7] [8]

Geography

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Spotted deer in the park

Tirumala is located 980 metres (3,200 ft) above sea level and covers an area of approximately 26.8 square kilometres (10.33 sq mi). Surrounding the hills are seven peaks of Seshachalam range, Eastern Ghats namely Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrushabadri, Narayanadri, and Venkatadri. The temple of Venkateswara [9] is on the seventh peak (Venkatadri).

At the 12 km (7.5 mi) point on the Tirupati – Tirumala Ghat road, there is a major discontinuity of stratigraphic significance that represents a period of remarkable serenity in the geological history of the Earth. This is referred to as the Eparchaean Unconformity. This unconformity separates the Nagari Quartzite of the Proterozoic from the granite of the Archean, representing a time gap of 800 Mya. [10] In 2001, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) declared the Eparchaean Unconformity to be one of the 26 "Geological Monuments of India".

Silathoranam (natural arch) at Tirumala Hills, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh Natural stone arch in tirumala.JPG
Silathoranam (natural arch) at Tirumala Hills, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Silathoranam, a natural arch and a distinctive geological wonder is located in Tirumala Hills at a distance of 1 km (0.62 mi) from Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. The arch measures 8 m (26 ft) in width and 3 m (9.8 ft) metres in height and is eroded out of quartizite of Cuddapah Supergroup of Middle to Upper Proterozoic (1600 to 570 Mya) by weathering agents such as water and wind. [11]

Climate

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Deer park near Alipiri Mettu

Tirumala has a humid subtropical climate designated Cwa, with dry winters under the Köppen climate classification. As the hill shrine is situated amidst the hills, the temperature will go below 10 degrees in winter. Summers are not as hot here, especially compared to Tirupati. The southwest monsoon season starts from June, but rains are not heavy. Occasionally, thunderstorms form and downpours may persist for hours. Pertaining to orographic relief, the northeast monsoon remains active over the region for 2 months. It causes flooding. The highest 24-hour rainfall on record was 459 mm (18.1 in) on 23 November 2005, followed by 307 mm (12.1 in) on 9 November 2015.

Climate data for Tirumala (1987–2010)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)31.1
(88.0)		33.4
(92.1)		35.8
(96.4)		37.0
(98.6)		37.6
(99.7)		36.8
(98.2)		34.0
(93.2)		34.0
(93.2)		35.4
(95.7)		30.4
(86.7)		29.8
(85.6)		27.4
(81.3)		37.6
(99.7)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)22.9
(73.2)		26.0
(78.8)		30.3
(86.5)		32.2
(90.0)		33.0
(91.4)		30.6
(87.1)		28.9
(84.0)		27.9
(82.2)		28.2
(82.8)		26.4
(79.5)		23.2
(73.8)		21.7
(71.1)		27.6
(81.7)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)12.8
(55.0)		14.0
(57.2)		17.3
(63.1)		20.7
(69.3)		22.3
(72.1)		21.9
(71.4)		21.0
(69.8)		20.6
(69.1)		20.3
(68.5)		19.0
(66.2)		16.6
(61.9)		13.1
(55.6)		18.3
(64.9)
Record low °C (°F)7.3
(45.1)		8.0
(46.4)		8.6
(47.5)		15.0
(59.0)		15.8
(60.4)		13.6
(56.5)		15.2
(59.4)		13.0
(55.4)		17.2
(63.0)		12.4
(54.3)		11.6
(52.9)		7.5
(45.5)		7.3
(45.1)
Average rainfall mm (inches)7.2
(0.28)		2.4
(0.09)		8.1
(0.32)		14.8
(0.58)		82.0
(3.23)		93.4
(3.68)		120.0
(4.72)		170.4
(6.71)		140.6
(5.54)		240.4
(9.46)		295.1
(11.62)		162.5
(6.40)		1,336.9
(52.63)
Average rainy days0.50.20.81.23.55.48.37.77.810.410.85.562.1
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST)74635458586669707279848569
Source: India Meteorological Department [12]

Legend

In ancient literature, Tirupati is mentioned as Adi Varaha Kshetra. The Puranas associate the site with Varaha, one of the Dashavatara of Vishnu. In the Varaha Purana, Venkatadri is believed to be a part of Mount Meru, which was brought on to the earth from Vishnu's abode Vaikuntham by his mount Garuda. The seven peaks represent the seven heads of Adishesha or Seven doors of Vaikuntha. [13]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [14] Tirumala had a population of 7,741. Males constitute 52 percent of the population and females 48 percent. Tirumala had an average literacy rate of 72.8 percent, higher than the national average of 59.5 percent. The male literacy rate was 57.1 percent and the female rate was 42.9 percent. In Tirumala, 11 percent of the population was under six years of age. Telugu is the major language. Hinduism is the only religion in Tirumala. [15]

Culture

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Ganga temple, Papavinasanam
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Museum in Tirumala

The town of Tirumala is strictly vegetarian. Consumption of non-vegetarian food, alcohol, and tobacco products is strictly prohibited in Tirumala, and smuggling any of these is considered a serious offence. [16] Dhotis and Sarees are the traditional popular attire. The practices of tonsure and using tilaka are popular among devotees of Venkateswara.

Festivals
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Venkateswara on Gaja Vahanam

Srivari Brahmotsavams is the most important festival in Tirumala that is celebrated every year during September/October and receives lakhs of devotees over a short span of a nine days. [17] [18] The city celebrates all major Hindu festivals including Sankranti, [19] Ugadi [20] and so forth. Vaikuntha Ekadashi, the day on which it is believed that Vaikuntha Dvarams will be opened, is celebrated in Tirumala. [21] Rathasapthami is another festival, celebrated during February, when Venkateswara processional deity, (Malayappa) is taken in a procession around the temple on seven different vahanas from early morning to late night. [22] [23]

Cuisine

Tirupati is known for the Tirupati laddu. It is the prasadam at the Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala. Only the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams manufactures and sells this product. [24] [25]

Arts, crafts and architecture

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams established Sri Venkateswara Museum, one at Tirumala and the other at Tirupati. It has a wonderful collection of Tirupati temple architecture and historical artefacts, such as ancient weaponry, pooja items and idols. It has a comprehensive photo gallery that gives a unique insight into the Tirupati region's culture and traditions. It also boasts a meditation centre. [26]

Landmarks

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Arjuna's chariot in Geethopadesam park

Venkateswara Temple is an abode of Venkateswara situated in Tirumala. It is also known as Tirumala Temple. [27] Natural Arch is located north of the temple, which measures 8 m (26 ft) wide and 3 m (9.8 ft) high and was naturally formed from the quartz. Srivari Padamulu (the footprints of Lord) are believed to be the footprints of Venkateswara formed when he first stood on Tirumala Hills. [28] Papavinasanam is a waterfall flowing from a tributary of the Swarnamukhi River. It also has a temple where seven lion-headed channels open from a height for deities to bathe below them. A temple dedicated to goddess Ganga is located near the enclosure. Akaasa Ganga is another natural waterfall in Tirumala. [29]

Transport

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Srivari Padalu steps
Foot Steps

There are two paths to travel on foot from Tirupati to Tirumala. These paths are called Sopanamargas. Devotees ritually take this path to reach Tirumala on foot from Tirupati. Both the paths are completely roofed and passes through seven hills which are part of Seshachalam Hills. [30]

Road

Tirumala can be accessed by road from Alipiri. The distance is 23 kilometres (14 mi). There are two roads from Alipiri to Tirumala, one each dedicated to up and down traffic. The state government-owned Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) operates frequent Saptagiri and Saptagiri Express buses from Tirupati and Alipiri and also from nearby places. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) runs free buses for transit within Tirumala.

Rail

The nearest railway station is at Tirupati, about 26 kilometres (16 mi) from Tirumala. Tirupati Main railway station is one of the major railway station in the South Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways, providing rail connectivity to major parts of India. It is under the jurisdiction of Guntakal railway division. [32] Renigunta Junction is another important railway station which lies on the Chennai – Mumbai rail corridor is 38 kilometres (24 mi) away from Tirumala.

Airport

The nearest airport is Tirupati Airport, about 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Tirumala. It is a domestic and International airport with direct flights to Visakhapatnam and New Delhi. The nearest major airport is the Chennai International Airport, located about 162 kilometres (101 mi) from Tirumala.

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