Temples to Visit near Tirupati

The Sri Kalahastiswara temple is an ancient temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams. Lord Shiva here is worshipped as Kalahasteeswara and his consort Goddess Parvati is worshipped as Gnanaprasunambika. The temple is considered as Dakshina Kasi and is a Rahu Ketu Kshetram.

Timings: 6 AM to 9 PM

Distance from Tirupati: 35 kms

Gudimallam Temple is one of the unique and ancient Shiva temple. It is said to be around 2200 years old. Deity of this temple is Lord Parasurameswara and this lingam is believed to depict the trinity Lords (Brahma as Chitrasena, Vishnu as Parasurama and Shiva as the lingam).

Timings: 8 AM to 8 PM

Distance from Tirupati: 30 kms

Narayanavanam is famous for the temple of Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy. This is the place where Lord Sri Venkateswara and Goddess Padmavati Devi got married. Akasa Raju father of Padmavati devi is considered to be the one who first built a temple for Lord Srinivasa.

Timings: 5 AM to 8 PM

Distance from Tirupati: 45 kms

Appalayagunta is famous for Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swami Temple. It is typical vaishnavite temple where the presiding deity has its right hand in Abhaya Hasta Posture and is belived that a glimpse of this Lord will fulfill wish as the Lord is in blessing posture. This temple was built by the Kings of Karvetinagaram.

Timings: 5.30 AM to 8 PM

Distance from Tirupati: 15 kms

Nagalapuram is famous for the Sri Vedanarayana Temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Matsya avatar and is referred to as Matsya Narayana or Veda Narayana. At this temple,Surya Puja is celebrated for 3 days in the tamil month of Panguni. During this time sun's rays fall on the main deity. On the first day it falls on feet, next day on the chest and on the final day on the forehead.

Timings: 5.30 AM to 8 PM

Distance from Tirupati: 70 kms

Surutapalli is famous for the Pallikondeswara Temple. It is a unique Shiva temple, where the presiding deity Pallikondeswara will be in reclining posture in the lap of his consort Parvati similar to Vishnu's Ananthasayana pose. It is believed that it was here where the practice of celebrating Pradosha Kalam started in origin.

Timings: 5.30 AM to 8 PM

Distance from Tirupati: 90 kms

Kanipakam is famous for the temple of Sri Swayambhu Vara Siddhi Vinayaka (Ganapathi). The idol of Lord Vinayaka is Swayambhu (self manifested) and is believed to be growing in size with the passage of time. Currently, only the knees and abdomen of the idol is visible.

Timings: 5.30 AM to 9 PM

Distance from Tirupati: 70 kms

Talakona falls is located in Sri Venkateswara National Park at a height of 82 mts (270 feet). Talakona is the head of hills that is the starting point of the Thirumala Hill Range. The main attraction is waterfalls which is the highest in Andhra Pradesh. Talakona is also famous for the Lord Siddheswara Swamy Temple (Shiva).

Timings: 9.00 AM to 4 PM

Distance from Tirupati: 60 kms

Karvetinagaram is a historical place also famous for Venugopalaswamy Temple a Vaishnavite temple. This Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna also known as Venugopala. The Lord's idol is with a flute in his hand with his consorts Goddess Rukmini Devi and Goddess Satyabhama Ammavaru.

Timings: 6.00 AM to 8 PM

Distance from Tirupati: 45 kms