Temples & Sacred Places Near Tirupati
Explore 21 temples, waterfalls, heritage stops, and pilgrimage sites around Tirupati and along nearby travel routes.
Main TempleSri Vari Temple
Tirumala
Tirumala is the richest pilgrimage centre in the world. It is the abode of Lord Venkateswara located atop Seshachalam Hills, often called the Seven Hills.
Devi TempleVakula Devi Matha
Peruru, Tirupati Rural
Vakula Devi is the foster mother of Lord Venkateswara. As per legend, Yasoda — foster mother of Lord Krishna — was reborn as Vakula Devi in Kali Yuga to arrange the wedding of Lord Venkateswara with Padmavati.
Shiva TempleKapila Theertham
Tirupati
Kapila Theertham is a famous Saivite Temple located at the foot of Tirumala hills where mountain waters fall directly into the Temple Pushkarini.
Vishnu TempleGovindaraja Swamy
Tirupati
An ancient Hindu-Vaishnavite temple situated at the heart of Tirupati city. One of the earliest structures in Tirupati and one of the biggest temple complexes in the district.
Devi TemplePadmavathi Ammavari
Tiruchanur
Temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi, the consort of Lord Venkateswara. Located in Tiruchanur under TTD administration.
Vishnu TempleKalyana Venkateswara
Srinivasa Mangapuram
An ancient temple considered sacred next to Tirumala temple. Significant for newlywed couples as this is where Lord Venkateswara and Goddess Padmavathi stayed for six months after their wedding.
Vayu Lingam (Shiva)Sri Kalahasti
Sri Kalahasti
Famous Vayu Lingam temple, one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams. Devotees regard the flickering lamp near the deity as a sign of Vayu (Wind God).
Ganesha TempleKanipakam Vinayaka
Kanipakam
A renowned ancient temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, famous for the Swayambhu (self-manifested) idol that is believed to be growing in size.
Murugan TempleThiruttani Murugan
Thiruttani
One of the six abodes of Lord Murugan (Arupadai Veedu). The temple is situated on a hill with 365 steps representing the days of the year.
Vishnu TempleNarayanavanam Temple
Narayanavanam
The place where Lord Venkateswara and Padmavathi were married. One of the few temples where both Venkateswara Swamy and Padmavathi Devi are in one complex.
Vishnu TemplePrasanna Venkateswara
Appalayagunta
Unlike other Venkateswara temples, the presiding deity has its right hand in Abhaya (blessing) posture — the ultimate blessing posture.
Historical FortChandragiri Fort
Chandragiri
Historic 11th-century fort — the 4th capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Raja Mahal Palace is now an archaeological museum with Indo-Saracen architecture.
Natural Geo-HeritageSilathoranam
Tirumala Hills
A distinctive geological feature — a natural rock arch (8m wide, 3m high) formed in quartzites, designated as a National Geo-Heritage Monument.
Pilgrimage WalkwaySrivari Mettu
Srinivasa Mangapuram to Tirumala
The alternate walkway to Tirumala with 2,388 steps. Takes around 2 hours. Legend says Lord Venkateswara and Annamayya travelled via this path.
Waterfall / NatureTalakona Falls
Yerravaripalem
The highest waterfall in Andhra Pradesh dropping from 270 feet. Located within Sri Venkateswara National Park — popular for trekking and forest walks.
Zoological ParkTirupati Zoo
Tirupati
Second largest zoo in Asia spread over 5,500 acres. Home to 30 lions, 349 bird species, 138 reptile species, and 168 mammal species.
Shiva TempleAgastheeshwara Temple
Chandragiri
Famous Shiva temple near River Kalyani where Sage Agastya performed poojas. Lord Srinivasa and Padmavathi stayed here for 6 months after marriage.
Shiva TempleGudimallam
Yerpedu
Historically important temple with the earliest Linga (3rd or 2nd Century B.C.) discovered in India.
Shiva Temple (Reclining)Pallikondeswara
Surutupalle
Unique Hindu temple where Lord Shiva is in a reclining posture lying on the lap of his consort Parvati — unlike any other Shiva temple.
Shiva Temple (Hilltop)Ardhagiri Temple
Aragonda Village, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh
Ardhagiri (literally 'half mountain') is an ancient hilltop Shaivite temple in Aragonda village, believed to be a fragment of the Sanjeevani Parvatam dropped by Lord Hanuman. The hill is famed for its sacred Pushkarini (Ramatheertham), whose waters and the herbs around it are believed to have miraculous healing powers — especially on Hanuman Jayanti and full-moon nights.
Devi Temple (Gold-plated)Vellore Golden Temple
Sripuram, Vellore (Tamil Nadu)
Magnificent gold-plated temple of Goddess Sri Lakshmi Narayani spread over 100 acres at the foot of green hills. Over 1,500 kg of pure gold has been used to plate the temple — making it one of the largest golden structures in the world.