After a lot of stress and pain , everyone wants some relief and stress-free. In this mood many of them prefer traveling out of station. Spring season is one of the best options to travel. Everyone wants to travel but only some can afford to expensive places.
Even I traveled with my family last spring on March after my H.S.C examinations. We were excited because it was the first time we were traveling alone(not with many families) and also first time through an airplane.
ABOUT TIRUPATI
Tirupati is a city in Chitoor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. IT is a municipal corporation and the headquarters of Tirupati (urban)mandal, and of the Tirupati revenue divvision. As of 2011 census, it had a population of 374,260. Tirupati is considered one of the holiest Hindhu pilgrimage sites because of Tirumala Venkateswar Temple, besides other historical temples, and is referred to as the ("Spiritual Capital of Andhra Pradesh"
HISTORY OF TIRUPATI
Lord Venkateswara is also called the Lord of the Seven Hills. This temple has acquired a special sancity in he Hindhu religion, The benefits that accrue by a pilgrimage to this holy town is mentioned in the Vedas and Puranas. Hindhus all over the world believe that in Kali yuga its possible to attain mukti by worshiping Lord Venkateswara. Around 50,000 pilgrims visit the temple every day. The Pallava, Chola, Pandaya and Vijayanagar rulers were known to give funds and jewels as temple offerings.
While in Tirumala you will keep hearing most pleasant Chanting of god ("OM NAMO NARAYANA")
HOW TO REACH TIRUPATI
There are 3 ways to reach Tirupati : Airways, Railays and Roadways.
We traveled by rail via Puttaparthi to Tirupati. The journey from Mumbai to Tirupati was amazing. Me, my sister and parents enjoyed very much. Our side passenger was a lady(mother) with her 10 months old son. He reminded me of myself being 10 months old. I don't know but I saw myself in him. I will never forget that boy. Travelling is not only about fun but also inspirational, emotional, motivational for me. The wind, music, scenario, characters gives a complete different experience.
We were in Udyaan Express.
It departed from Mumbai at 08:05 am and arrived Puttaparthi at around 5 pm. There we stayed for 2 days and 1 night and reached Tirupati the next day.
FROM TIRUPATI to TIRUMALA
After arriving at Tirupati, we went TIRUMALA by climing more than 2500 steps and we all climbed in within 3 hours. This is because it is said that climbing is an act of devotion.
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| My sister and My mother at around. |
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| So finally I stepped onto my favorite number. |
Tirumala is a world in itself, millions of pilgrims from all over India and abroad visit the temple of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala round the year. In addition to various shrines scattered all over Tirumala and beyond there are holy water falls, sacred rivers and archaeological wonders. It is regarded as one of the most ancient temples which were mentioned in Puranas and Sastras.
The temple is patronized by the Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas, the Vijayanagar Rulers and the later kings of Mysore.
PLACES TO VISIT
Hastakalaramam, Papanasanam, Akasganga, Gogarbham, Shilathoranam, View Point, S.V. Museum are the other places worth seeing at Tirumala. Kapilatheetham, Hare Rama Hare Kishna Mandir, Regional Science Centre, S.V.Zoological Park, Srinivasa Mangapuram, Kalyani Dam, Chandragiri Fort, Tiruchanur, Govindaraja Swamy Temple are the other places worth seeing in and around Tirupathi.
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| Rock Garden |
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| The beautiful weather of Tirumala. The best scenario! |
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| Papanasanam. |
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| I saw this 'W' in Tirumala. |
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| Shilathoranam( Rock Garden). It is a Natural Arc |
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| I saw this Giant red squirrel . |
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My father at the entrance of Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park.
It was an amazing experience there. |
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| While there were more than 500 species there. This is a Gaur. |
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| Typical South Indian dish. |
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| This is a DAMN Chitoor-Vellore SAMOSA. OMG, this is the best! |
ROOMS / [SLEEP]
IN TIRUMALA :
For reservation of Non-AC accommodation upto Rs. 100 per day, Pilgrims can make reservations upto 30 days in advance. So we have reserved in advance and stayed there for 2 nights 1 day.
IN TIRUPATI : My father's friend stays in Tirupati, so we stayed there for 3 days.
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| While I was roaming the streets of Tirupati, I've found this. |
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| Hare Rama Hare Krishna Mandir. |
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| Govindaraja Swamy Temple. |
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OH NO! The temperature difference between
Tirupati and Tirumala is so weird. Tirupati is Hotter
than Tirumala (Hill Station). |
RETURN TO MUMBAI via FLIGHT
After a glorious journey we were finally ready to return home. As everyone knows if you loved some places while travelling you would love to stay there for entire life. But its a LIFE , we need to move forward but with BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES!
And Yes! It was our first time experience in flight- the real plane! As soon as the plane took off .......WOW! It was an amazing experience and I hope we will definitely travel via flight once again in future! (Middle Class Family)
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| 1st time Flight experience. |
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| Before Landing in Mumbai.......OH WOW this beautiful sunset from up above the clouds! |
And Yes! I enjoyed a lot along with my family. This was an amazing experience!
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