Venkata (hill)

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Venkata
Venkatadri, Venkatachalam
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Venkatadri
Location of Venkata hill in Andhra Pradesh
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Venkatadri
Venkatadri (India)
Highest point
Elevation 853 m (2,799 ft) [1]
Coordinates 13°40′59.7″N79°20′49.9″E / 13.683250°N 79.347194°E / 13.683250; 79.347194
Geography
Location Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, India
Parent range Seshachalam Hills, Eastern Ghats

The Venkata hill (853 m) is part of the Seshachalam Hills, located in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Also known as Venkatadri, Venkatagiri or Venkatachalam, it is one of the seven peaks of the Tirumala Hill located in the temple town of Tirumala. The popular Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is located on this hill. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu, also known as Tirupati or Balaji.

References

  1. Tourist Guide to Andhra Pradesh. Sura Books. p. 21. ISBN   978-81-7478-176-5.