Is Lord Balaji a Vishnu Avatar?

Deity. Lord Sri Venkateswara, an avatar of Vishnu is the presiding deity of the Tirupati temple.

Why Tirupati god eyes are closed?

According to sources Lord Balaji’s idol wears a white mark that is so huge to cover the eyes. Thus, the devotees can see only a small part of the Lord’s eyes while the rest is covered.

Is Padmavati and Lakshmi same?

Padmavathi Telugu: పద్మావతి, Sanskrit: पद्मावती) (often spelled Padmavati or Padmavathy) also known as Alamelu Manga is a Hindu goddess and the consort of the god Venkateswara – a form of Vishnu. She is described as a daughter of local king and an avatar of goddesses Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu.

Why was Tirupati temple closed for 12 years?

A strong belief on a legend about the actual existence of Swamy is found in the region. The incident goes like there was a king of unknown name who killed 12 people for a crime they committed and hanged them on the gates of this temple. The temple got closed for 12 years and Swamy made an appearance.

Is Lord Vishnu and Venkateswara same?

Lord Venkateswara: Venkateshwara also known as Venkatachalapati Srinivasa and Balaji is a form of the Hindu god Vishnu. It is said that Lord Kubera credited money to the god Venkateshwara (a form of the god Vishnu) for his marriage with Padmavati.

Why is the Tirupati temple of Balaji so crowded?

There are several legends that state why the temple is thronged by multitudes over its long history. Lord Balaji’s idol wears a white mark that is so huge to cover the eyes. Thus, the devotees can see only a small part of the Lord’s eyes while the rest is covered.

Who is Lord Balaji in Maha Vishnu?

Lord Balaji is one of the most celebrated forms of Maha Vishnu during the age of Kali (the present times). Balaji or Venkateshwara is the central deity in the temple of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Tirumala or Tirupati is the highest visited temples and pilgrimage spots on this earth as on today.

Who is the central deity in the Tirupati temple?

Balaji or Venkateshwara is the central deity in the temple of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Tirumala or Tirupati is the highest visited temples and pilgrimage spots on this earth as on today.

Why Lord Balaji is called archavatara?

Lord Balaji is also known as archavatara or the installed form of the god himself. The history of Tirupati narrates how Lord Balaji descended on this earth to answer the prayers of Padmavati, who was then known as Vedavati.