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How is water conserved in tirumala?
What is source of water in tirumala?
1.TTD has constructed several cement checkdams, contour trenches, masonry embankments and percolation tanks to prevent the rain water from draining off the Seshachala Hills.
Eighty kilometre long peripheral trenches have been dug from Rangampeta to Kodur. Besides, 89 checkdams, 136 Gabrion checkdams, 3884 rock fill dams have been built
- Gogarbham dam
Endangered animals and
Forest control of TTD and other area?
Golden gecko - messengers of dieties and bring luck and fortune
Slender loris -
The camera traps installed at various places by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams’ (TTD) Forest Department have captured the rare and endangered animals such as four-horned antelope (Konda Gorre), Asian palm civet (Punugu pilli), Indian wild dog (Adavi Kukka), Grey jungle fowl (Adivi kodi), leopard (Chirutha), ..
Of the total 82,500 hectares of the region’s forests, TTD controls 3025 hectares in the immediate vicinity of the Tirumala temple.
Strange fact and myths about tirumala
Tell me something interesting about tirumala
The use of Punugu Thailam also enhances the divine charm of the deity and attracted the devotees in large numbers daily. It also gave a glamour and shine to the majestic idol of Srinivasa.
Garuda varadhi?
Metro in tirumala?
The Tirupati Smart City Corporation Limited (TSCCL) and the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) are jointly executing the project.
The 6-km flyover between the Tiruchanur highway junction and Kapila Theertham is meant to provide an easy access to the pilgrims arriving through Chennai and Bengaluru routes to the Tirumala foothills by avoiding traffic congestions.
Lepakshi temple, hanging pillar
Belum caves
Borra caves
Ins kurusura museum
Battle of gazi
The Veerabhadra temple of Lepakshi, which was built by the brothers Viranna and Virupanna, is dedicated to Veerabhadra. It is an example of the Vijayanagara architectural style.[3] Points of interest in the temple include a rock chain, Vastu Purusha, the Padmini race lady, the hanging pillar, Durga Paadam, the eyes of Virupaksha and Lepakshi saree designs. The paintings on the roof which feature a mural of Veerabhadra are made with natural pigments.[citation needed] Another interesting aspect of this temple is that it is North facing.[citation needed]There is a 3 headed bull with single body is carved on the pillar of main entrance.
Belum Guhalu in Andhra Pradesh is the second longest cave in the Indian subcontinent open to public
Borra Caves were formed as a result of the flow of Gosthani River on the limestone deposits. These caves are known for the breathtaking stalactite. Same as don thein thung caves Because stalactites inside had the shapes of dragon, phoenix, and Four Pillars which made those people think about an imperial palace.
How does ur ttd check smuggling?
With regard to the rampant red sanders smuggling activities, the forest department has identified 13 main entry and exit points in the region, and set up Intensive Vigilance and Intervention System (IVIS) cameras
Source of food in tirumala?
How rich is tirumala temple?
The TTD has resolved to use organic farm products in preparation of Srivari Anna Prasadam on a permanent basis. Devotees who had Anna Prasadam, appreciated the taste of organic food.
Eg:Vijayaram, a devotee from Pinagudurulanka village in Krishna district, donated 2,200 kg of organic rice, vegetables, bananas, jaggery and 15 kg of desi cow ghee, which are adequate for 10 days of Srivari Naivedyam, a couple of days ago.
2.Navaneeta Seva” is. “At least 20 kilogram of cow ghee is needed daily to prepare naivedyams, or food offerings, for Lord Venkateswara at the Tirumala Temple. At least 1000-1200 litre of milk is also required for this.
Eg: Various philanthropists from across the country have expressed willingness to donate cows to us, while one donor has already donated 25 cows from the Gir breed for this novel initiative,”
3.Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams provides 25 lakh food packets to the needy and hungry! Not just that, the TTD is also feeding stray cattle and dogs too.
What is so good in ur college
the Padmavati Women’s College is a part of TTD. And the hostel students get annaprasadam from titumala sometimes. That’s the best part
What is so beautiful about ur city?
Around 700 kms from Hyderabad, Tirupati is situated amidst the lush green Eastern Ghats in Chittoor district.
Lying at the southern tip of the Eastern ghats in Andhra Pradesh, the district has a number of perennial water falls and vast forest cover. Tirupati town itself, has several temples and is famous for its red wooden toys, copper and brass idols. Tirupati has for centuries remained a destination divine and this feeling grows on one as one goes round the various temples and spots of natural beauty surrounding this major town.
In fact, the government has proposed to give special status to the town on the lines of the Vatican. Tirupati is famous for the Venkateswara temple in the sacred Tirumala hills at an elevation of 860m. One of the most important pilgrimage centers in India, the temple draws millions of pilgrims
How to reah Tirupati by air
Tirupati airport is 15 km from the city. Flights to Tirupati are available from Hyderabad, New Delhi and Mumbai
By rail
Tirupati railway station is the centre of the town. It has good rail links with Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad etc. There are trains via Renigunta (10km from Tirupati) or Gudur nearby.
About chittoor district
The district is bliss for nature enthusiasts and spiritually inclined people. It encloses a zoological park, which is home to some rare animal species. Highest waterfalls of the Andhra State can be seen in the lap of Chittoor, the cascade nurtures amazing wildflowers and butterflies unique to this region.
Major industries in Tirupathi and chittoor
Sreeja mahila milk producers company
Food manufacturing and milk derivatives manufacturing like CBN’s Heritage.
merch and distribution company
Computer peripheral equipment manufacturing, lumber , machineryMotor vehicle manufacturing and machine repair.. Mainly merchant wholesalers industry .
Architectural and structural materials Manufacturing
And Fabric Mills Plastics Product Manufacturing Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills Sheets, bedding and table cloths: cotton
grains and oil seed Milling industries
Poultry farms
Animal slaughtering and manufacturing.
Chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers industry
Many housing and ventures
Steel and iron mills.
Area of tirupathi
Area of tirumala
What is ur state capital?
- 44 kms
- 1 kms
Amaravati was founded by former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in 2014 as the Greenfield administrative capital city of the Andhra Pradesh state, and its foundation stone was laid at Uddandarayunipalem by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi on 22 October 2015.[7] In 2017, Andhra Pradesh Government began operating officially from the newly planned capital city Amaravati.[8][9] In August 2020, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act, 2020. According to its provisions, Visakhapatnam is the executive capital while Amaravati and Kurnool serve as legislative and judicial capitals, respectively.[10] The decision resulted in widespread protests by the farmers of Amaravati.[11] The act has been challenged in Andhra Pradesh High Court, which ordered to maintain status quo until the court completes its hearing.
Tell me about ur state
State fish Fruit Tree Bird Animal
Andhra Pradesh: is a state in the south-eastern coastal region of India. It is the seventh-largest state by area covering an area and tenth-most populous state . It has the second longest coastline in India. Andhra Pradesh is the first state to be formed on a linguistic basis in India on 1 October 1953.
The state was once a major Buddhist pilgrimage site in the country and a Buddhist learning center which can be seen in many sites in the state in the form of ruins, chaityas and stupas.
is also known as the land of the world-famous diamond Koh-i-Noor and many other globally known diamonds due to their source in its Kollur Mine.
It is also known as the “rice bowl of India” for being a major producer of rice in India.
Its official language is Telugu; one of the classical languages of India, the fourth most spoken language in India and the 11th-most spoken language in the world
Fish: Mudfish Fruit: Mango Tree: Neem Bird: Rose-ringed parakeet Animal: black buck