7 Facts About Tirupati Balaji Temple

Richest Temple

A massive number of devotees visit the Tirupati Balaji temple daily, and in spiritual faith, they donate millions of rupees, thus making it the richest temple.

Hair mystery

Devotees often choose this temple to perform the tonsure or mundan ceremony of a child for the first time. The temple generates notable revenue through this.

Timeless idol

The idol of Lord Venkateswara that came into light has not decayed over a period of time.

Goddess Lakshmi

It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi resides in the heart of the idol Lord Venkateswara, since he is a reincarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Secret garden

The flowers to offer to the temple and the idol come from a confidential and unrevealed garden, which is located around 20 km away.

No shadow

Surprisingly, the main idol of Lord Venkateswara does not cast shadow at any time of the day. Be it rain or shine, it will remain shadowless.

Tirupati Balaji laddu

The holy prasadam, especially laddus, made for the devotees, are prepared using a traditional method that is best known to the temple`s cooks and caretakers.