Who is the owner of Tirumala?

HYDERABAD: Bolla Brahma Naidu, co-founder of South India’s second largest dairy firm Tirumala Milk Products, is set for a major comeback four years after selling his firm to French giant Lactalis early 2014 for Rs 1,750 crore and after a non-compete deadline.

Who founded Tirumala temple?

During the middle of the 18th century, the Maratha General Raghoji I Bhonsale conceptualized a permanent body to administer the temple proceedings. This resolution and plan lead to the birth of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) which was developed through the TTD act in 1933.

Why is Tirupathi so famous?

Known as the abode of the ‘Kaliyuga’ deity Lord Venkateswara popularly known as Balaji, Tirupati is famous for the Venkateswara temple in the sacred Tirumala hills at an elevation of 860m. Tirupati town itself, has several temples and is famous for its red wooden toys, copper and brass idols.

Is Tirupati and Tirumala same?

Tirumala is a census town in Chittoor district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The town is a part of Tirupati Urban Development Authority and located in Tirupati (rural) mandal of Tirupati revenue division. It is a hill town where Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is located, which is the abode of Lord Venkateswara.

Why is Tirumala so popular?

Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is one of the most revered shrines in India. Located at the earthly point where Lord Vishnu resided in the age of kali, this shrine is of immense importance to India, in terms of both religion and heritage. This temple is dedicated to Sri Venkateshwara, a form of Vishnu.

What are the 7 hills of Tirumala?

The seven peaks are called Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrushabhadri, Narayanadri, and Venkatadri. The hill is famous for the famous and one of most holy Hindu deity Venketeswaraswamy temple.

What are some interesting facts about Tirumala?

1. THE TIRUMALA RANGES SHOW THE FACE OF LORD BALAJI. Natural Arch in the Tirumala Hills is a distinctive geological wonder located 1 km (0.6 mi) North of the temple, near the Chakra Teertham.

How to donate to Tirumala/Tirupati?

The intending donors may contribute their donations on any Scheduled Bank at Tirumala/Tirupati directly and may obtain the receipt from the bankers. The intending donors may also contribute their donations through e-donations, Online Remittances through

How many species of vascular plants are there in Tirupati?

THE FLORA OF TIRUPATI IS UNDOUBTEDLY RARE. With about 1,500 vascular plant species belonging to 174 families, some of the rarest and most endemic plant species like Red Sanders and Cycas Beddomei (only found here!) are found here. 11. THE LOCAL NATIONAL PARK IS HOME TO SOME RARE BIRDS AND ANIMALS, AND HAS WON ACCOLADES FROM SEVERAL BIO RESERVES.

What is the natural arch in Tirumala?

Natural Arch in the Tirumala Hills is a distinctive geological wonder located 1 km (0.6 mi) North of the temple, near the Chakra Teertham. The Arch is also called Silathoranam in Telugu (“Sila” means ‘rock’ and “thoranam” means a garland strung over a threshold, connecting two vertical columns or an ‘arch’ as in this case).