Venkateshwara literally means, "Lord of Venkata". The word is a combination of the words Venkata (the name of a … See more

Every year, hundreds of thousands of devotees donate a large amount of wealth at the Venkateshwara Temple at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. A legend provides the reason for the same.
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The idol of Venkateswara has the attributes of both Vishnu and Shiva- the preserving and destroying aspect of the Hindu Trinity. The deity wears multiple ornaments such as Naga ornament same as Lord Shiva's ornament a… See more

Venkateswara finds his mention in the Puranas, mainly in Padma Purana and Skanda Purana (as a form of Vishnu). Other Puranas also describe him as an avatar of Vishnu. Additionally, the text, Shri Venkatach… See more

Venkateshwara, an aspect of Vishnu, is the presiding deity of the Tirupati temple. It is believed that the deity is Swayambhu (self manifested). Ten Puranas state that Tirupati is a form of Lord Vishnu. Even deity appears si… See more

The Venkateswara Suprabhatam is the first and pre-dawn prayer performed to Venkateshwara at Sayana Mandapam, within the inner sanctum of the Tirumala Temple. 'Suprabhatam' is a Sanskrit term, which litera… See more