Tirupathi is situated at 67-km from Chittoor in the state of
Andhra Pradesh, India. Tirupathi is one of the important pilgrim centres in
India. The ancient and sacred temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the
seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) of the Tirupathi Hill. This historic
shrine of Sri Venkateswara is famous all over the country and attracts pilgrims
from all over the country who stand in line for hours together to obtain a
glimpse of the presiding deity for a few fleeting seconds. The shrine is
located on a hill at Tirumala, a cluster of seven hills known as Seshachalam or
Venkatachalam with an elevation of 853m (2, 800ft.) above the sea level. It is
said to be the richest temple in the
world. This temple is a vibrant cultural and philanthropic institution with a
grand history spanning several centuries. All the great dynasties of rulers of
the southern peninsula paid homage to Lord Sri Venkateswara in this ancientshrine.
