Venkateshwara literally means, "Lord of Venkata". The word is a combination of the words Venkata (the name of a hill in Andhra Pradesh) and iśvara ("Lord"). According to the See more

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 … See more

Venkateswara finds his mention in the Puranas, mainly in Skanda Purana (as a form of Vishnu). Other Puranas also mentioned him as an avatar of Vishnu. Venkateswara is … 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 literally means 'morning salutations', and is meant to … See more

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Every year, hundreds of thousands of devotees donate a large amount of wealth at the Venkateshwara Temple at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. … 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). … See more

The most prominent shrine of Venkateswara is Venkateswara Temple situated at Tirumala, a suburb of Tirupati.
Venkateswara is also the primary diety at the following temples: See more