She thought that such a pretty face should not have any flaw. A gandharva princess, Neela Devi, saw this and was saddened. According to a legend, a shepherd hit Balaji on the head and that part of his head became bald. Several devotees while they visit the temple shave their head, which is called ‘mokku’, as an offering to the deity. One of the rituals followed by the pilgrims is hair tonsuring. In April 2010, the temple deposited 3,000 kg of gold with SBI bank. In a single day, the temple receives about Rs 22.5 million as donation! People also donate gold. It is believed that the money donated by the devotees is a pay back of this loan. The loan was sought for his marriage with Padmavati. According to legends, Balaji took a loan of one crore and 11.4 million gold coins from Kubera. Legend: There is an interesting story behind the temple.
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The temple complex also has hair tonsure buildings, Venkamamba Annaprasadam complex where free meals are distributed and many lodging facilities. Two modern queue complex buildings have been added to the temple premises tp control the rush of pilgrim. The third entrance leads to the garbha griha and has two images of Dvarapalakas made of copper on either side of the door. The second entrance, which is called Vendivakili, has a three storied gopuram with seven kalasam. The first entrance has a five storied, 50 feet tall temple tower ( Gopuram) with seven kalasam. The temple has three entrances ( Dwarams). It also bears goddess Padmavathi on the left chest and goddess on the right. The main deity is placed in the Garbha Griha, which is called Ananda Nilayam, and is in standing posture facing east. Venkateshwara Swamy temple is among the eight Vishnu Swayambhu Kshetras. Built under the rule of Krishnadeva Raya, the temple has Dravidian style of architecture. The temple, which is dedicated to Venkateshwara, a manifestation of Vishnu, is also known as the ‘Temple of Seven Hills’ as it is situated on the seventh peak of the Tirumala hills. Around 40 million people visit this temple every year. Located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati Balaji temple or Venkateshwara Swamy temple is one of the richest and most visited temples in India. Here is a list of some of the best temples in South India. Tamil Nadu alone has around 33,000 temples. These temples have different tales and hold religious significance.
South India is home to some of the most beautiful temples and the richest temples in India.
These magnificent architectural marvels are a must-see. From stone carvings of Krishnadevaraya to Chalukya style of architecture to the Vijayanagara architecture, these monuments are unique and breathtakingly beautiful. South India is known for ancient temples and monuments built by different dynasties. The hill stations, temples, beaches and historical monuments make this region very special and interesting. The diverse beauty of south India has not been explored as much as the north India. The southern part of India has a unique charm.
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