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The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of the Tirupati Hill, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini. It is by the Lord's presidency over Venkatachala, that He has received the appellation, Venkateswara (Lord of the Venkata Hill). He is also called the Lord of the Seven Hills. |
The temple of Sri Venkateswara has acquired unique sanctity in Indian religious lore. The Sastras, Puranas, Sthala Mahatyams and Alwar hymns unequivocally declare that, in the Kali Yuga, one can attain mukti, only by worshipping Venkata Nayaka or Sri Venkateswara.
The temple has its origins in Vaishnavism, an ancient sect which advocates the principles of equality and love, and prohibits animal sacrifice.
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LINK TICKET/RETURN JOURNEY TICKET FACILITY TO TIRUMALA AND TIRUPATI |
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On reaching Tirupati (to avoid waiting in queue for purchase of tickets to proceed to Tirumala), the system of link tickets (Rs.20/- for ordinary and Rs.24/- for Express) to Tirumala has been introduced.
These tickets are available at all the advance reservation counters and with the service conductors of Tirupati bound services. Similarly, both up & down journey tickets ordinary Rs.36/-, Express Rs.44/- can be purchased for onward and return journey from Tirupati to Tirumala. (These tickets are sold at all our Bus stations and through conductors of Tirupati bound services).
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| TRAVELS AS YOU LIKE TICKETS - FOR UTILIZATION AT TIRUPATI |
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Travel As You Like and Return Journey Tickets are designed for the convenience of passengers visiting Tirupati. |
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| DIRECT TICKET TO TIRUMALA |
It is observed that most of the passengers intending to visit Tirumala are being forcibly taken away by the illicit vehicle owners for onward journey to Tirumala; thereby we are losing legitimate revenues. To enhance passengers' convenience and also arrest deflection of passengers to other modes, it has been decided to issue advance reservation ticket up to Tirumala at the computerized bus stations viz., MGBS-Hyderabad, JBS-Secunderabad, Vijayawada, Guntur, PSR Nellore, Cuddapah, Kurnool, Puttaparthi, Chennai and Bangalore. These tickets will be issued at the Computerized Bus Stations only.
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The validity of the ticket from Tirupati to Tirumala will be for 72 hours from the time of arrival of passengers to Tirupati (for example, a passenger who has been issued ticket from Hyderabad to Tirumala in 17.45 Hrs service of 1.6.2002 from MGBS which arrives at Tirupati at 5.30 Hrs on 2.6.2002, is allowed to travel from Tirupati to Tirumala up to 5.30 Hrs of 5.6.2002). |
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The Famous Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple is located at Srisailam in Kurnool District. Pilgrims visit this place throughout the year and huge congregation takes place on the event of "Maha Sivarathri Festival". This is one of the "Dwadasa Jyotirlingas" in India. |
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ACCOMMODATION LINKED TICKET TO SHIRDI SERVICES |
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In order to improve the occupancy in our Shirdi Buses, Accommodation Linked Ticket facility is provided by having tie up with hotels at Shirdi on routes HYD-Shirdi, VJA-Shirdi and Kurnool-Shirdi by extending 10% concession in fare for both up and down journeys. 10% concession is also available for those passengers who may purchase to and fro tickets separately(i.e., for single journey) and even without accommodation. This scheme will come into force w.e.f. 10.6.2002.
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| PUTTAPARTHI |
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Puttaparthi or Prasanthinilayam is famous worldwide. Prasanthinilayam means the abode of peace. Devotees from all over the world visit the shrine to attain peace.
Sri Satya Sai Baba, the God incarnate ( as many of his devotees believe) has taken recourse at this sacred place. "Service to Humanity is Service to Divinity" is the basic concept that guides and runs Sri Satya Sai Baba Trust. |
The trust under the guidance of Baba have taken up and carried out successfully, several acts of philanthropy. Notable amongst them is the Drinking Water Project in the entire Ananthapur district instituted by the Trust and managed successfully providing much relief to the dry-belt in the district.
All religious faiths visit this Shrine and all are treated alike and all the festivals are celebrated. On Baba's birthday, pilgrims from all over the world numbering in millions gather at this place to have his blessings. |
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| SIMHACHALAM |
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The Historic Temple at Simhachalam, built in the 11th Century, where the Lord Varaha Narasimha Swami's temple is located, resembles the rich cultural heritage Visakhapatnam holds. Located on the hill top, at a height of 244 meters, popularly called the Hill of the Lion Lord, is the temple of Lord Vishnu in the avatara of Sri Narasimha Swami varu. This great temple built in the 11th century by the King Sri Krishna Deva raya, is one of its kind in the country. Millions of devotees from around the world visit this temple every year especially during the Chandanotsavam Festival Season. On the Chandanotsavam day, swami varu is covered with a new fresh layer of Sandal-wood. |
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| History says that Prahlada - a devotee of Lord Vishnu was being tortured by his father. Lord Vishnu in the avatara of Lord Nrusimha kills Prahlada's father and saves the child. Dharmapuri Seshachari wrote the Narasimha Satakam - a collection of poems on the Swami. |
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| SRI KANAKA DURGA |
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The Kanaka Durga temple is located atop the Indrakeela hills in Vijayawada in Andhra. Overlooking the Krishna River, this temple worships goddess Kanaka Durga. It is believed that Adi Shankara himself installed the Sri Chakra here. During the 10-day festival of the Vijayadashami the goddess is decorated and carried on a swan-shaped boat in the Krishna waters. This event is known as the Nauka Viharam and thousands of devotees gather on the banks of the Krishna to watch this annual ritual.
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| BHADRACHALAM |
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Bhadrachalam is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Sri Ramachandra and situated on the banks of the sacred river Godavari.
One can reach Bhadrachalam, from Burgampad, from the northern side of the river Godavari. From Burgampad, boats ply over the river to Bhadrachalam. One can also reach the place from Rajahmundry which is an important railway station by traveling about 40 miles or so by steamer over the river Godavari.
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| ANNAVARAM |
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Once in Visakhapatnam, Annavaram should be on your itinerary. This sacred pilgrim centre, located about 124 kms. from the city on the banks of the river Pampa, is situated on a hill known as Ratnagiri. The presiding deity is Veeravenkata Satyanarayana Swamy. Some of the important festivals celebrated here are Bhishma Ekadasi, which comes in the month of January / February, |
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| How to reach ? : From Rajahmundry there is a Bus every half an hour |
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| KALESWARAM |
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This picturesque spot Kaleswaram lies in the interior of thick forest at the confluence of the river Godavari and its tributary Pranahita. This place can be reached by bus from Karimnagar via Manthani or from Warangal via Parkal. This ancient place is near the meeting point of three states namely Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
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| VEMULAWADA |
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Vemulawada, located 150 KMs. from Hyderabad . It is one of the very few temples devoted to Lord Siva. Popularly known as Dakshana Kashi (Benaras of South India). The presiding deity is Sri Raja Rajeswara Swamy, also called Rajanna. To the right of the presiding deity is the idol of Sri Raja Rajeswari Devi and to the left is the idol of Sri Laxmi Sahitha Sidhi Vinayaka.
In the temple premises there is a holy tank called the Dharma Gundam. |
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Three mandapas were constructed on it and the statue of Lord Eshwara resides in the middle. The Lord is seen in a meditation posture with five lingas surrounding the holy tank. |
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| DRAKSHARAMAM |
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The Bhimeswara temple at Draksharama has two prakarams. The outer prakaram is pierced with four entrances each with a gopuram. The gopuram on the west is a five tiered one. The sculptural work in the mukha mandapam depicts clear Chalukyan features. |
There are shrines to Lakshmi Narayana, Sankaranarayana, Ganapati and the Navagrahas.The Two flights of stairs lead to the upper level of the sanctum. Bhimeswara is enshrined in the form of a ten feet high Shivalingam in the sanctum. Shiva's consort here is Manikyamba.
This temple was built by the Eastern Chalukyan King of Vengi - Bhima, during very troubled times (9th -10th centuries), when his kingdom was under attack by the Rashtrakootas.
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| MANTRALAYAM |
Manthralayam, located in Kurnool district is a famous centre of pilgrimage for Hindus in South India. Conveniently linked by buses to all major cities in Andhra Pradesh, this pilgrim centre in draws devotees from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in large numbers.The mutt, called the Raghavendra brindavanam, houses the jeeva samadhi of Swamy Raghavendra, a great saint of the sixteenth century who was an exponent of the Dwaita School. He entered alive into the samadhi on Bidagi day on shravana bahula in Vasodhikritanama sanvatsara. |
On the day jeeva samadhi, the saint completed all the morning rituals and granted final benediction to the assembled devotees and said,"Though I cast off my mortal frame, I shall always be here and protect the sanatana dharma according to the command of Shri Hari. I will abide here in my subtle body and protect all my devotees". So saying the saint directed his tearful devotees to raise a structure of holy stone sand seal it with 1200 Laxminarayana Saligrams.
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