Weekend Trip to Tirupathi From Chennai
Tirupati is considered one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites because of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple and other temples in and around the city. But among these, Sri Tiruchanoor Alamelu Mangapuram temple needs to be compulsorily visited and paid homage, as Tirupati Darshan gains total fruition only through the blessings from Goddess Padmavathi. Srikalahasti Temple is one of the important ancient Shiva Temples of Southern India. It is one of the Panchabhoota Sthalams and a place for Rahu Ketu / Sarpa doshas nivarana sthalams.
Package Includes
Accommodation
Food
Cab
Sthalapuranam
Itinerary Temples
- Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple
- Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple
- Sri Kalahasteeswarar Temple
- Govindaraja Swamy Temple
- Sri Kodandaramaswamy Temple
- Iskcon Sri Radha Govinda Temple
- Kapila Theertham
- Sri Varahaswamy Temple
- Tirupathi Balaji Temple.
Full Itinerary
Morning
Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple
- Alamelu mangapuram(tiruchanoor) is the Home of Goddess Sri Padmavati Devi.
- Goddess Lakshmi is the main deity of the Alamelu manga Temple,consort of Lord Venkateshwara.
- It is believed that the Goddess Lakshmi was born as Alamelu to Akasha Raja, the ruler of this region, and wed Venkateshwara of Tirupati.
- Goddess Lakshmi gave darshan to Lord Venkateswara on a red Lotus flower (Padma in Sanskrit) at Alamelu mangapuram after his deep penance for twelve years.
- The festivals are Navarathri Festival(Dasara),Kartheeka Brahmotsavam,Float festaival,Vasanthotsavam,Rathasapthami.
Morning
Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple
- Sri Kalyana Venkateswara swamy Temple is an ancient Hindu Vaishnavite temple located at Srinivasamangapuram.
- As the name indicates it carries great significance for newly married couples, who are forbidden by tradition to visit the mountain-top Tirupati temple.
- The kalyana ‘kaappu’ which marriage seeking devotees tie on their hand, is believed to lead to the ideal life-partner.
- Among the premier focus of the Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple is the "Kalyana Utsavam" every day. The location of the temple is blessed with the presence of Lord Venkateswara and his wife for six months after their marriage. Being present at this blissful location during the Kalyana Utsav time, can alleviate any hindrance that stops a devotee from finding a great life partner. The act of participating "Kalyana Utsavam” is also proven to remove any existing problems in a married life.
Evening
Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple
- Srikalahasti Temple is one of the most famous Shiva temples in South India.
- It is famous for its Vayu linga, one of the Panchabhoota Sthalams, representing wind.
- The temple is also regarded as Rahu-Ketu kshetra and Dakshina Kasi.
- It is said to be the site where Kannappa was ready to offer both his eyes to cover blood flowing from the Siva linga before the Lord Siva stopped him and granted him mukti.
- Lord Shiva in his aspect as Vayu is worshiped as Kalahasteeswara.
- Maha Shivaratri is the most important festival when lakhs of devotees offer prayers to seek the blessings of the Lord.
Morning
Govindaraja Swamy Temple
- Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple is one of the substantial sub temples associated with Sri Venkateswara Swamy Tirupati.
- Govindaraja swamy occupies a resting position, after counting the volume of money he has received from Sri Kubera.
- Sri Govindaraja Swamy is the elder brother of Swamy Venkateswara, who accomplished the ever-magnificent marriage between Venkateswara Swamy and Padmavathi Ammavaru. The Govindaraja Swamy was the caretaker of massive wealth being obtained from king Kubera for conducting the marriage. He efficiently utilized this wealth to conduct one of the most glorious marriages in the history. Hence Govindaraja Swamy is considered to be the god who helps you elevate your wealth and efficiently manage the wealth acquired.
- Sri Govindaraja Swamy is bestowed with the ability to remove of obstacles for the accumulation of wealth.
- On every Saturday festival there is an onrush of visitors seeking blessings to gain health and immediate wealth.
Morning
Sri Kodandaramaswamy Temple
- Sri Kodandaramaswamy Temple is one of the famous temples, after Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, in the holy city of Tirupati.
- The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama an incarnation of Vishnu.
- The temple also has a sub-shrine for Anjaneya the mount of Lord Sri Rama.
- According to Varaha Purana, during Treta Yugam, Lord Sri Rama resided here along with Sita Devi and Lakshmana on his return from Lankapuri.
- Rama Navami will be celebrated with major grandeur at this temple which includes Hanumantha Vahana Seva in connection with Sri Rama Navami day, followed by Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam on dasami, Sri Rama Pattabhisheka Mahotsavam on ekadasi.
Morning
ISKCON Sri Radha Govinda Temple
- ISKCON Tirupati is situated at the foot hills of Tirumala, the abode of lord Balaji.
- Srila Prabhupada made a visit to Tirupati-Tirumala as a special guest of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- He then suggested the idea of reviving and spreading the ideals of the Bhagavad-Gita through an ISKCON temple in Tirupati.
- The initial temple complex was developed as the beautiful ‘Archa Vigraha' for Sri Sri Radha Govinda.
- Another important aspect of the Tirupati ISKCON temple is its Goshala, which is home to the retired cows and oxen.
Morning
Kapila Theertham
- Kapila Theertham is a famous Saivite Temple and Theertham.
- The idol is believed to be installed by Kapila Muni and hence Lord Siva here is referred to as Kapileswara.
- According to Temple Legend Kapila Muni had performed penance to Lord Siva at this place and blissed with the Muni's devotion, Lord Siva and Parvathi presented themselves. The Lingam is believed to be self-manifested.
- Kapila muni is believed to emerged from the Bilam(Cavity) in the Pushkarini(Theertham) on to the earth.
- During 'Kartika' month on the occasion of its "mukkoti" on the 'Purnima' (full moon) day, all the teerthas situated in the three world's merge into this Kapila Teertham at noon for ten 'Ghatikas'(one ghatika is equivalent to 24 minutes).
- It is believed that persons bathing in it at that auspicious time will attain salvation from the cycle of birth and death ('Brahmaloka). Moreover, those who have never offered Pindam (thidhi or thadhhina) to their departed ancestor souls can do it here and wash off your sins for non performance of it in past.
Morning
Sri Varahaswamy Temple
- Sri Varahaswami Temple is located on the banks of Pushkarini River,Dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Varaha incarnation.
- According to legend, Lord Venkateswara had to take permission from Sri Adi Varaha Swami to stay in Tirumala, which was originally Adi Varaha Kshetra (the home of Sri Adi Varaha Swami). Hence, it is imperative to visit this temple and offer 'naivedyam' here before you make your visit to the famous Venkateswara Temple.
Evening
Tirupathi Balaji Temple
- This temple is considered one of the eight Sywayambu Kshetras of Vishnu where presiding deity is believed to have manifested on its own.
- The temple is classified as one of the “108 Divyadesam”.
- According to the Brahmanda and Bhavishyottara Puranas, the word "Venkata" means "destroyer of sins".
- The main stone deity of Lord Venkateswara is called Dhruva Beram.
- The deity is about 8 feet (2.4 m) from the toes to the top of the crown and is considered the main source of energy for the temple.
- More than 50,000 to 100,000 pilgrims will have Darshan of presiding deity, Lord Venkateswara, while on special occasions and festivals,the number of pilgrims visiting the temple shoots up to 500,000, making it the most-visited holy place in the world.
- Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple is a paradise of Festivals where over 433 festivals are being observed in 365 days of a year suiting the title "Nitya Kalyanamza Paccha Toranam" where every day is a festival.
- The world famous "Tirupati Laddu" is given at Tirumala Temple as prasadam.
- Many devotees have their head tonsured as "Mokku", an offering to God. The daily amount of hair collected is over a ton.
- It is believed that Srinivasa had to make arrangements for his wedding. Lord Kubera credited money to Lord Venkateswara for his marriage with Padmavathi.
- Devotees go to Tirupati to donate money in Venkateswara's hundi (donation pot) so that he can pay it back to Kubera. The hundi collections go as high as 22.5 million INR a day.
- In the Thulabaram ritual, a devotee sits on a pan of a weighing balance and the other pan is filled with materials greater than the weight of the devotee.
- Breakfast for 2 persons.
- Transportation in AC Etios/Dzire cabs.
- Hotel accommodation based on type of package (standard/deluxe/premium) chosen. The price mentioned in this package is for family of two members sharing a single room. For extra person, please place a separate request with us.
- Room type is Standard A/C Room in 2 star hotel.
- Toll charges and driver's allowance.
- Upon booking confirmation, the sthalapuranam of temples mentioned in the itinerary will be sent through email.
- No extra charges for one child below the age of five.
- Package does not include lunch and dinner.
- The pickup and drop point information will be provided to the customer before booking. It is customer's responsibility to reach the pickup point of the trip at specified time. On request basis, GoSthala will arrange pickup from customers place of choice at any applicable nominal charges.
- All other expenses (temple entry ticket charges, parking charges, etc.) that are not specified in the package inclusions.
- Any loss/expenses incurred by unforeseen circumstances e.g. flight delays/cancellations, road blockages, vehicle breakdown, strikes, etc.
- Expense of personal nature such as laundry, etc.
- Any applicable service tax charges.
- Transportation provided will be as per itinerary only (not at disposal).
- The package price is indicative and based on seasonal demands the price is subject to change and will be informed prior booking.
- The package does not include guide services where not mentioned. Guide services can be availed from us at an additional cost.
- Payment method as follows: 25% payment on confirmation; 50% payment before starting the trip; Balance payment before end of the trip.
- 15% of package cost will be charged as penalty on canceling, 31 or more days before departure.
- 35% of package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation between 22 to 30 days before departure.
- 50% of package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation between 15 to 21 days before departure.
- 100% of package cost will be charged as penalty on cancelling, 15 days before departure.
