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About Tirupathi
 Tirupati City the city well-known for its sacred temples is situated at the most southeastern part of Andhra Pradesh. Tirupati which is considered as the abode of Hindu god 'Venkatesvara' is located nearly 152 km northwest from Chennai. Tirumala which is nearly 10 km northwest from Tirupati is considered another holy place for the devotees.
| History of Tirupati: | Sangam literature, which is considered as the earliest Tamil literature mentions the Tirupati as the Thrivengadam the northernmost frontier of the great Tamil Kingdoms. The existence of holy shrine is also mentioned in the great Sangam literature like Satanar's Manimeghalai and Ilango Vadigal's Silapadikaram. The description of Aadhi Varaha Kshetra also known as Tirupati can be easily seen in the great Puranic literature which was written around the post-Mauryan and early-Gupta era. There is also a description of Lord Varaha who is considered as one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu in the site of Sangam literature. From that time, there is great importance of Varaha shrine in Tirupati which is considered to be older as compared to the main sanctum of Venkateswara. Being endowed by the emperors of different dynasties as well as kings, Tirupati is considered as one of the most opulent temples throughout the world. For constructing the beautiful temples, gold as well as different types of ornaments were donated by the great Vijayanagara emperors, Hoysalas and the imperial Cholas. During the invasions, the deity of Srirangam who is considered as the idol of Sriranganatha was brought to the great place named as Tirupati for safekeeping. Thats why a hall in Tirupati is well-known as the Ranganatha mandapa. Under the safe authorities of Vijayanagara emperors, the great and holy temple attains their actual beauty.
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| Accessibility: | Air: Connected to Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore.
Rail: Connected by rail with all the cities in India
Bus: Tirupati is linked by regular bus services with important places - Hyderabad (572 kms), Chennai (130 kms), Bangalore (240 kms), Chittoor (61 kms), and Vijayawada (380 kms).
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Swami Pushkarini
This sacred tank is adjacent to the Venkateswara temple where pilgrims bathe before entering the main temple. The wooden-float festival of Lord Venkateswara and Avabhrudhasnanam or Chakrasnanam during the Brahmotsavam takes place here.
It is believed to be a pleasure tank of Lord Vishnu in Vaikuntham. It was brought and set on Earth by Garuda, for the sport of Sri Venkateswara.
A bath in the Swami Pushkarini is believed to cleanse pilgrims of their sins and bestow temporal prosperity.. TOP
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