Location: Chilkur, Hyderabad
Built by: In the reign of Akkanna and Madanna, the
uncles of Bhakta Ramdas
Also known as: Visa Balaji
Temple
Primary deity: Lord
Balaji
Important Festivals: Poolangi, Annakota and Brahmothsavams.
Attraction: Hundi-less temple
INTRODUCTION
Chilkur Balaji is a
well-known Temple , it is prevalently known as
Visa God or Visa
Balaji Temple temple of Lord Balaji located on the banks of Lake Osman Sagar,
which is near Hyderabad , India
Apart from this, it is
known to be the only temple in India
HISTORY
By viewing, the
visitors can infer that Chilkur Balaji
Temple Hyderabad
Discovery of Holy Cave
The discovery and
construction of this holy temple were carried out during the reign of Akkanna
and Madanna. And in a year after the Sino-Indian War in 1963, the statue of
Ammavaru was mounted.
HOW TO REACH
The Chilkur Balaji Temple is positioned on the banks of Lake
Osmansagar
By Air
If you travel by air
to the temple then the nearest Airport Hyderabad will supply you with taxis to
get to the place.
By Rail
Nampally Railway
Station is 32 kms (20.00 miles) away or far from the Chilkur Balaji Temple
By Road
If you favor
economical transport, you can catch a city bus from Hyderabad
IMPORTANT SHRINES
The shrine is
influential for the temple's attractiveness as Visa God. The Shiva shrine
within the temple grounds is among the more notable features.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE TEMPLE
The common and
majority wishes made in this temple by devotees are related to visa. This is
why, Chilkur Balaji is also denoted to as 'Visa' Balaji. And the devotees have
to keep their eyes open while performing darshan of God idol in the temple.
WEATHER AND TIME TO VISIT
Generally temple gets a
heavy rush on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. If you want to go on the weekend
better go in the early hours around 5.30AM
ACCOMODATION
There are hundreds of
accommodation choices available for the visitors, including mainly hotels which
are surrounded nearby the location itself. Being a popular tourist and
destination, it is advised to make prior bookings.
TIPS FOR DEVOTEES
The place is generally
crowded during the weekends, hence you should travel in early hours to avoid
rush at these days.
RULES AND RITUALS OF THE TEMPLE
The usual rituals carried
out by devotees include prayer and 11 circumambulations of the interior shrine,
and makes a vow. After the wish is fulfilled, then the devotees have to walk
108 times round the shrine Sanctorum.
IMAGES
VIDEOS
REFERENCES
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilkur_Balaji_Temple
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