56-568: Chandragiri is a suburb and neighbourhood of Tirupati and located in Tirupati district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh . It is a part of Tirupati urban agglomeration and a major growing residential area in Tirupati It is the mandal headquarters of Chandragiri mandal in Tirupati revenue division . It also falls in the jurisdictional limit of Tirupati Urban Development Authority . Chandragiri
112-511: A tropical wet and dry climate designated as Aw (dry "winter") under the Köppen climate classification system. During the dry season , which lasts from January to May, average minimum temperatures are between 18 and 28 °C (64.4 and 82.4 °F). The dry season is followed by the rainy season , which lasts from June until the end of December. The city experiences heavy rainfall in November during
168-435: A sex ratio of 966 females per 1000 males, higher than the national average of 940 per 1000. There were 24,643 children in the age group of 0–6 years. It had an effective literacy rate (7+ copulation) of 87.55%. The urban agglomeration had a population of 459,985, of whom males constitute 231,456, females constitute 228,529 — a sex ratio of 987 females per 1000 males and 41,589 children are in the age group of 0–6 years. There are
224-442: A total investment of Rupees 2000 crores. Dixon Technologies has a manufacturing unit in this hub, where they are producing Smart TVs for Xiaomi . Tourism sector is of great importance to the city. It is because of the presence of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple and a number of other temples in and around the city. It attracts large number of tourists which helps the tourism department of the state in generating revenue. Tirumala
280-435: A total of 356,558 literates with an effective literacy rate (7+ population) of 85.22%. Languages of Tirupati (2011) Telugu is the official and the most commonly spoken language (87.98%). It is followed by Urdu (5.50%) and Tamil (3.40%), Hindi (1.01%) which are spoken in small numbers. Tirupati Assembly constituency is one of the 175 assembly constituencies of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly , India. Tirupati
336-765: A war against the Sultan of Chandragiri. In the battle, his army was reported to have killed everyone inside the fort. There is also a myth that out of the wealth collected from the Muslim women in the fort, their nose rings alone filled 3 whole bamboo buckets, which were then sealed in a two-stone locker and placed in Kurudumale , (in Karnataka) With the Sultan's death, Chandragiri fell under Mysore suzerainty. It went into oblivion from 1792 onward. Tirupati Traditional Tirupati ( / ˈ t ɪ r ʊ p ɒ t ɪ / )
392-474: Is Vacant. The Chairman Of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is Bollineni Rajagopal Naidu. Tirupati Municipal Corporation (TMC) oversees the administration of the city. Tirupati was constituted as a municipality on 1 April 1886; it was upgraded to a second grade municipality on 1 October 1962, to a first grade municipality on 12 December 1965, to special grade municipality on 13 February 1970, and to selection grade municipality on 7 October 1998. Tirupati Municipality
448-458: Is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and serves as the administrative headquarters of Tirupati district . It is known for its significant religious and cultural heritage, being home to the renowned Tirumala Venkateswara Temple , a major Hindu pilgrimage site, as well as other historic temples . The temple is one of the eight Svayam Vyakta Kshetras (self-manifested temples) dedicated to
504-405: Is a week long festival where Gangamma ( Gramadevata ) is worshiped. The tank behind Padmavathi Temple, Tiruchanur has Padma Pushkarini, where Chakra Snanam is undertaken on last day of the annual Padmavathi Brahmotsavams (Panchami Teertham). It witnesses lakhs of Devotees taking a dip in the holy waters. Vaikunta Ekadasi , the day on which it is believed that Vaikunta Dwarams will be opened and
560-523: Is being collected per day from households within the municipal limits. The city is the 11th cleanliest city with 66 points in the cleanliness scorecard, published by Union Tourism Ministry of India. Tirupati is a medical hub with major hospitals situated in its vicinity. Many of these are either run under State government or run/funded by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). Sri Venkateswara Ramnarain Ruia Government General Hospital
616-462: Is found only in the Tirumala Hills . About 178 species of birds from this national park have been identified which includes the globally threatened yellow-throated bulbul , grey-fronted green pigeon , critically endangered Oriental white-backed vulture , large hawk-cuckoo , blue-faced malkoha , yellow-browed bulbul , Indian scimitar-babbler and Loten's sunbird . Among predators the leopard
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#1732851763374672-433: Is heaven. Its powers are indescribable. The Vedas have taken the form of rocks and appeared on Tirumala. Holiness has taken the form of water and is flowing as streams on Tirumala . Its holy peaks are Brahmaloka and other lokas. Srinivasa lives on Seshadri. There was no human settlement at lower Tirupati until 1500. With the growing importance of upper Tirupati, a village formed at the present-day Kapilatheertham Road area and
728-418: Is home to Sri Venkateswara Temple , is located within the hills. Tirupati Urban Development Authority includes Tirupati (City), Renigunta , Chandragiri , and census towns Akkarampalle, Avilala, Cherlopalle, Mangalam, Peruru, Settipalle, Thummala gunta (part), Timminaidupalle, Tiruchanur , Tirupati (NMA). Tirupati is surrounded by Srikalahasti towards the east, Puttur towards the south, Pakala towards
784-471: Is illuminated with lamps and paintings displaying themes from Srimad Bhagavatham . The celebrations include offering prayers to Sri Krishna , Utlotsavam, Annamayya Kirtana alapana, Geetha Parayanam among others. On this day 'Gokulashtami Asthanam' is held at Tirumala Venkateswara Temple . TTD also celebrates janmastami at Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Shala where prayers are offered to cows, horses and elephants. Maha Shivaratri and Kartik Poornima are
840-502: Is located at Chandragiri road, Tirupati. It is maintained by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams using the funds received through the Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana Shala Trust. Activities of the trust include providing a good environment, management, and feeding for the cattle. The milk and its products produced here are used by TTD for daily rituals at Sri Venkateswara Temple and other TTD temples. Tirupati has
896-574: Is now an archaeological museum. The fort and palace are in the care of the Archaeological Survey of India . The palace is open to the public, but the fort is closed. The palace is an example of Indo-Sarcen architecture of the Vijayanagar period. The palace was constructed using stone, brick, lime mortar and devoid of timber. The crowning towers represents the Hindu architectural elements. Chandragiri
952-490: Is one of the largest in the state of Andhra Pradesh , and the main government hospital for the Rayalaseema region. It was started in the year 1962 with a donation of Rs.5 lakhs from Sri Radha Krishna N. Ruia and 15 lakhs from TTD. At present it has 750 beds. Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (swIMS) is another major medical institute, founded in 1986. Balaji Institute of Surgery, Research and Rehabilitation for
1008-449: Is part of Tirupati (Lok Sabha constituency) . Gurumurthy Maddela of YSR Congress Party is the sitting Member of Parliament for Tirupati (Lok Sabha constituency). Arani Srinivasulu of Janasena Party is the sitting Member of Legislative Assembly for Tirupati (Assembly constituency) and B. R. Sirisha Yadav of YSR Congress Party is the mayor for Tirupati Municipal Corporation . The Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA) Chairman
1064-474: Is quite common, along with the wild dog . Among reptiles, the most interesting species is the gliding lizard , found in some deep forested valleys. Another important reptile of this national park is the golden gecko . Established in 1987, Tirupati Zoo or Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park is a zoo located at Tirupati and is Asia's largest zoo, with an area of 5500 acres. It is built on the concept of Hindu mythology. It exhibits only animals that are mentioned in
1120-513: Is referred to as Pushpa-mandapa in Acharya-Hrdayam (13th century). According to Varaha Purana , during Treta Yuga , Rama resided here with Sita and Lakshmana on his return from Lankapuri. As per the Purana , a loan of one crore and 11.4 million gold coins was sought by Balaji from Kubera for his marriage with Padmavathi . To pay back the loan, devotees from all over India visit
1176-424: Is said to be one of the most visited religious sites on earth, and Tirupati Temple is currently a Guinness World Record holder for most visited temple in the world. The city celebrates all major Hindu festivals , including Sankranti , Ugadi , Krishna Janmashtami , Maha Shivaratri , Ganesh Chaturthi , Deepavali , Rama Navami , and Kartik Poornima . Srivari Brahmotsavam is a nine-day event, celebrated during
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#17328517633741232-491: Is the urban planning authority. It was constituted in the year 1981, with Tirupati town and 89 villages under its jurisdiction. In 2008, it included Srikalahasti , Puttur and 69 surrounding villages. At present TUDA covers an area of 1,211.51 km (467.77 sq mi). Tirupati has the status of Urban Police District; it has 25 police stations. 100 Octopus (Organisation For Counter Terrorist Operations) commandos are deployed at Tirupati temple for its security. This
1288-615: Is the southwestern entrance of Tirupati for vehicles coming from Bangalore, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Kalyana Venkateswara Temple, Srinivasamangapuram is located next to Chandragiri through which well-laid stone footpaths called Srivari Mettu are available to reach Tirumala on foot. Chandragiri is now famous for the historical fort , built in the 11th century, and the Raja Mahal (Palace) within it. The fort encircles eight ruined temples of Saivite and Vaishnavite pantheons, Raja Mahal, Rani Mahal and other ruined structures. The Raja Mahal Palace
1344-732: The Earth . This is referred to as Eparchaean Unconformity . This unconformity separates the Nagari Quartzite of the Proterozoic from the granite of the Archean . In 2001, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) declared the Eparchaean Unconfirmity to be one of the 26 "Geological Monuments of India". Silathoranam , a natural arch and a distinctive geological feature, is located in
1400-838: The Pallava Kingdom around the ninth century CE, Chola Kingdom around the tenth century CE and the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century CE. In the 15th century, Tallapaka Annamacharya sung many songs in praise of the holy town in Telugu. He termed it as divine, including the rocks, streams, trees, animals, and adds that it is heaven on earth. One example of such a song is: Kattedura Vaikuntamu Kaanachaina Konda Thettalaya Mahimale Tirumala Konda || Vedamulae Silalai Velasinadi Konda Yedesa Punya Rasule Yerulainadi Konda Gadili Brahmadi Lokamula Konalu Konda Sree Devudundeti Seshadri Konda || Tirumala, in all its right,
1456-540: The Seventy-fourth Amendment of the Constitution of India , local governments of cities with a population of 1 lakh (100,000) and above are known as Municipal Corporations. This is a list of Municipal Corporation under State/Union Territory based on the 2011 Census of India . Note: The list includes the city municipal limits, but not urban agglomeration or Municipalities. See § Sortable table for
1512-564: The Venkateswara Temple which bears 1,150 inscriptions in the Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada languages. Out of 1150 inscriptions 236 belong to Pallava , Chola and Pandya dynasties, 169 belonged to Saluva dynasty , 251 belonged to Achyuta Deva Raya period, 130 belonged to Sadasiva Raya period and another 135 originated in Aravidu dynasty . These mostly specify the contributions of
1568-591: The seventh largest in the state. The city functions as a municipal corporation and serves as the headquarters for the Tirupati district , Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams , Tirupati Urban , Tirupati Rural mandals, the Tirupati revenue division , the Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL), and the Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA). In 2012–2013, Tirupati
1624-469: The 104th Indian Science Congress (ISCA) meeting was held in Tirupati. Tirupati is located at 13°39′N 79°25′E / 13.65°N 79.42°E / 13.65; 79.42 in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh state in southern India . Tirupati lies at the foot of Seshachalam Hills of Eastern Ghats which were formed during Precambrian era. One of its suburbs, Tirumala , which
1680-623: The 200 cities that competed during Swachh Survekshan – 2018 conducted by Ministry of Urban Development , Government of India , and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India. According to the National Urban Sanitation Policy, the city was ranked 117th in the country in 2009–10, with a total of 39.363 points. As part of 'Swachh Tirupati', Tirupati Municipal Corporation has started household waste segregation programme. As of May 2015, 150 Tonnes of waste
1736-648: The Disabled (BIRRD) has 250 beds; it was established in 1985 by TTD to treat patients with polio myelitis, cerebral palsy, congenital anomalies, spinal injuries, and orthopaedic impairments. A non-profit organisation, it is run with funds from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and donations from the public. Government Maternity Hospital (GMH) in Tirupati is the largest maternity hospital in the state in terms of number of deliveries. Established over 50 years ago, GMH serves pregnant woman from Chittoor, YSR, Nellore, Anantapur districts of Andhra Pradesh and few areas of Tamil Nadu. GMH
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1792-539: The Muslims. During the early 1300s Muslim invasion of South India, the idol of Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam was brought to Tirupati for safekeeping. The temple town for most of the medieval era was part of Vijayanagara Empire until the 17th century and its rulers contributed considerable resources and wealth, notable among whom are Krishna Deva Raya and Achyuta Deva Raya , Sadasiva Raya and Tirumala Deva Raya . The city has many historical temples including
1848-487: The TTD Act of 1932. In 2006, Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA) and TTD together conducted "Tirupati Utsavam" which focused on the history of development of Tirupati town, kings who visited Tirumala and their contribution for development of the temple. The fourth World Telugu Conference , a conference for furtherance of Telugu language , was conducted at Tirupati during December 2012 for three days. In January 2017,
1904-493: The Tirumala Hills at a distance of 1 km (0.62 mi) from Tirumala Venkateswara Temple . The arch measures 8 metres in width and 3 metres in height and is eroded from quartzite of Cuddapah Supergroup of Middle to Upper Proterozoic (1600 to 570 Ma ) by weathering agents like water and wind. Sri Venkateswara National Park is a national park and biosphere reserve which is part of Seshachalam hills. The total area of
1960-596: The Tirupati Telecom District of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). BSNL is planning to establish 27 Wi-Fi hotspots in the city. The city also has a Regional Passport Seva Kendra (PSK). PSK-Tirupati will cover Prakasam , Nellore , Chittoor , Kadapa , Kurnool and Anantapur districts of Andhra Pradesh and will come under Visakhapatnam Passport Office. The city ranked sixth in India among
2016-464: The ancient epics like Ramayana , Mahabharatha , and Panchatantra . The enclosures are named based on Indian mythology. It hosts a wide range of animals such as deer, monkeys, lions, tigers, bears, elephants, peafowl, grey pelicans, marsh crocodiles, and starred tortoises. Sri Venkateswara Gosamrakshana shala is a home for cattle received as a donation (Godanam). It was established in 1956 by TTD and renamed to S.V. Gosamrakshana Shala in 2004. It
2072-630: The city residents are employed under TTD. Zoho , an Indian software development company has an office in Renigunta and has been operating from this office since 2018. Sri Venkateswara Mobile and Electronics Manufacturing Hub is a dedicated mobile handset and electronics manufacturing facility located at Tirupati. The hub is spread over 122 acres (49 ha) Acres out of which Celkon is established in 20 acres (8.1 ha) acres, Micromax in 15 acres (6.1 ha) acres, Karbonn in 15.28 acres (6.18 ha) acres and Lava in 20 acres (8.1 ha) acres with
2128-443: The city. Major brands of automobile, textile, mobile, electrical and electronic companies have their outlets in Tirupati. APIIC Industrial Park is located at Gajulamandyam, Renigunta. Industries like Sri Venkateswara Cooperative Sugar Factory Limited, AshwiniBio Pharma Ltd and others are situated in this park. Amara Raja factory is located at Karakambadi, Renigunta. Lanco cement factory is located at Eerpedu mandal. The majority of
2184-474: The deity Vishnu . Tirupati is situated 150 km from Chennai , 250 km from Bangalore , and 406 km from Amaravati . Tirupati is the second largest city in the Rayalaseema region, after Kurnool . According to the 2011 census of India , Tirupati had a population of 287,035, making it the ninth most populous city in Andhra Pradesh, while the larger urban agglomeration had a population of 459,985, ranking it
2240-578: The government of Andhra Pradesh started a project called "Safe City-Tirupati": the Tirupati temple and the city is under 24*7 CCTV surveillance with 3000 CCTV cameras, monitored from a command-and-control centre. Baggage scanners and Explosives detectors are installed at several places. Electricity to the city is distributed by Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL), headquartered at Tirupati. The city mostly depends on groundwater for its needs, though it also gets water from Telugu Ganga canal and Kalyani dam. There are dams in
2296-423: The months of September–October, when the temple of Tirumala witnesses lakhs of devotees. During this festival, the processional deity Malayappa of Venkateswara Temple, along with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi, is taken in a procession in four mada streets around the temple on different Vahanams . Tirupati also celebrates a carnival named as Tirupati Ganga Jatara , held during second week of May every year. This
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2352-685: The most auspicious occasions celebrated in Kapila Theertham . The vadakalai tradition is very influential in the Tirupati Vishnu temples. The city's Tirupati Laddu is world famous among Hindu devotees around the world. It is the prasadam at Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala . Tirupati Laddu was awarded the Geographical indication tag which entitles only Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams to make or sell it. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams established Sri Venkateswara Museum, one at Tirumala and
2408-614: The most important Vasihnavite festival, is celebrated in Tirumala and Tirupati with grandeur. Rathasapthami is another festival, celebrated in February, when Venkateswara's processional deity (Malayappa swami) is taken in a procession around the temple on seven different vahanas from early morning to late night. Sri Krishna janmastami , also known as Gokulashtami, is celebrated with great fervour at Tirupati. The Lotus Temple belonging to International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)
2464-457: The northeast monsoon season. The highest rainfall in 24 hours (219 millimetres or 8.62 inches) was on 16 November 2015, during the 2015 South India floods . Cyclones commonly hit the Coast of Nellore and bring heavy rain to the city. As of 2011 Census of India , the Tirupati city municipal corporation had a population of 287,035. The total population constitutes 145,977 males and 141,058 females —
2520-888: The other at Tirupati. It has a wonderful collection of Tirupati temple architecture and historical artefacts, such as ancient weaponry, pooja items and idols. It has a comprehensive photo gallery that gives a unique insight into Tirupati region's culture and traditions. It also boasts a meditation centre. In 1988–89 Archaeological Survey of India had established an archaeological museum in the Chandragiri fort at Chandragiri . It exhibits rich collection of stone and metal sculptures of Hindu gods and other cultural vestiges retrieved from other historical places like Gudimallam , Gandikota and Yaganti . It also includes galleries for medieval weaponry of swords and daggers, coins and paper documents. List of municipal corporations in India Under
2576-411: The park is 353 km (136 sq mi). The park is home to about 1,500 vascular plant species belonging to 174 families. Some of the rare and endemic plant species like red sanders , Shorea talura , Shorea thumburggaia , Terminalia pallida , sandalwood , Syzygium alternifolium , and Psilotum nudum occur in this region. Cycas beddomei , a species of cycad in the genus Cycas ,
2632-549: The temple and donate money. Tirupati was developed by Pallava Kings from 6th century onwards. The city became a great Vaishnava centre during the time of Ramanujacharya in 11th century, from where Srivaishnavism spread to other parts of Andhra Desa. Srikurmam Temple in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh bears the inscription, Tirupati Srivaishnavula Raksha . Tirupati survived the Muslim invasions by accepting to pay Jizya to
2688-476: The vicinity: Kalyani Dam , Papavinasanam Dam, Gogurbham Dam, Pasupudara Dam, Kumaradara Dam, Akasa Ganga, all in the Tirumala Hill ranges. Of these, Papavinasanam, Gogurbham, Pasupudara, kumaradara, and Akasa Ganga completely cater to the water needs of Tirumala and Venkateswara Temple while 49% of Kalyani Dam water is being supplied to Tirumala and remaining water is supplied to Tirupati. Tirupati falls under
2744-589: The west and the Seshachalam hills ( Tirumala ) towards the north. Swarnamukhi river originates in Chandragiri Hills and passes through the Tirupati City before reaching Srikalahasti in the east. At the 12 km (7.5 mi) point on the Tirupati – Tirumala ghat road , there is a major discontinuity of stratigraphic significance that represents a period of remarkable serenity in the geological history of
2800-411: The world. It is also involved in several social activities. As Tirupati is a major religious tourist destination, the hospitality industry is also a major industry which includes many 3 star hotels and lodges. Andhra Pradesh Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (APSPDCL) is also headquartered at Tirupati. Gandhi Road, Prakasam Road, V.V Mahal Road, AIR Bypass Road are highly commercial areas in
2856-525: Was formed by Government of Andhra Pradesh in the year 2012. The elite commando force has been specially trained for in-house intervention, hostage rescue and in the Israeli combat technique Krav Maga . At Alipiri , a security zone was established to screen vehicles and pilgrims entering Tirumala, to safeguard the hills from terrorists and anti-social elements. To ensure more safety in Tirumala-Tirupati,
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#17328517633742912-525: Was named "best hospital" under the "sterilization and institutional deliveries category" by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for the year 2013. Tourism is the major industry in Tirupati. The entire economy directly or indirectly depends on Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). TTD is headquartered at Tirupati. Established in 1932, TTD is an independent trust which manages Tirumala Venkateswara Temple and other temples in Tirupati and all over
2968-406: Was named "kotturu". It was later shifted to the vicinity of Govindarajaswamy Temple which was consecrated around the year 1130 CE. Later the village grew into its present-day form around Govindaraja Swamy Temple which is now the heart of the city. It has now gained a lot of popularity as a tourism place. In 1932, Tirumala Venkateswara Temple was handed over to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams by
3024-506: Was recognized by India's Ministry of Tourism as the "Best Heritage City". Additionally, it was selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed under the Smart Cities Mission , a Government of India initiative aimed at urban development and modernization. In Dravidian origin, tiru means sacred, Honourable, or Lakshmi and pati , a Sanskrit word meaning abode, residence, or husband. Tirupati ( Tirumala )
3080-639: Was under the rule of Vijayanagar from 1367. It came into prominence during the rule of Saluva Narasimha Raya . Chandragiri was the 4th capital of Vijayanagar Empire. Rayas shifted their capital to here when Golconda sultans attacked Penukonda. In 1646, the fort was annexed to the Golkonda territory. After the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire, the Mysore King ordered the palaygara Bisaya Nayaka of Harapanayakanahalli (present Mulbagal , Karnataka ) to wage
3136-416: Was upgraded to a municipal corporation on 2 March 2007. The area of the municipal corporation at the time of formation was 16.59 square kilometres (6.41 sq mi). While, at present the area of the city is 27.44 square kilometres (10.59 sq mi). Tirupati has been ranked among the top ten cleanest cities in India as per Swachh Survekshan 2022 report. Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA)
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