Thirumala
Sunday, March 1st, 2009This famous pilgrimage city and the sacred temple of Lord Venkateswara are situated in south Andhra Pradesh. Tirupati is the temple town at the foothills of Thirumalai hills, which is the world’s second oldest rock mountains. The Hills consist of seven peaks, representing the seven hoods of Adishesha.That is why it is called Seven Hills or Seshachalam.Tirumala is the abode of Lord Venkateswara one of the avatars of Lord Vishnu and this place is also known as Kalayuga Vaikuntha or Heaven on Earth. It is the wealthiest and most visited temple (of any faith) in the world followed next by the Vatican.