Tirupati is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its Sri Venkateswara Temple sits atop one of the the 7 peaks of Tirumala Hills, attracting scores of Hindu pilgrims. Sri Venkateswara National Park, home to the temple, also contains the Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park with lions and primates. Nearby, next to a waterfall and cave believed to be sacred, Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Why is Tirupati so famous?
The Tirupati Balaji temple is rightly called the Bhuloka Vaikuntam – the abode of Vishnu on earth. Thus, it is believed that Lord Vishnu has manifested Himself in this temple during this Kali age to guide and direct His devotees towards salvation.
Spiritual Capital of Andhra Pradesh
Tirupati is 2nd biggest and 7th urban agglomerated city in Andhra Pradesh with wide roads, access to technology based services like food delivery, online booking of travel, highly connected Bus stations. Tirupati hosts many medical specialty hospitals, Science center, best English medium schools and degree colleges which offer different disciplines affiliated to Sri Venkateswara University. An electronic manufacturing cluster is established with IT/ITES industries near the airport. With tourist based industries like hotels, travels and event management industries provide major employment opportunities to local people.
