The ongoing imbroglio over the
formation of Telangana has disrupted normal life in Andhra Pradesh. It has also
affected tourist and pilgrim flow to and from Andhra Pradesh and
Tirumala-Tirupathi is no exception.
The temple town of Tirupathi temple
of Srinivasa
The temple is the life and
soul of Indians and any event or
happening is not only national but also international news. However, one sad
event that occurred at the abode of the Lord of Seven Hills but this has not received
adequate attention and perhaps one of the reasons is the Telangana issue.
What happened has left the devotes
and the orthodox shocked.
The left big toe of the revered holy feet of Lord Venkateswara at Srivari Padalu, which is about 7 kilometres from the main temple that houses the deity of Srinivasa, came apart.
The left big toe of the revered holy feet of Lord Venkateswara at Srivari Padalu, which is about 7 kilometres from the main temple that houses the deity of Srinivasa, came apart.
TTD officials believe that breaking
of coconuts by devotees could have damaged the toe. A day after the
incident came to light, the TTD took up patch work and posted security at the
place
The Srivari Padalu is believed
to be the very place where Lord Venkateswara first landed from Vaikuntam in
search of his abode, which is now the sanctum santorum of the Balaji temple.
It is one of the holiest of
the places of worship atop Tirumala and it is here that the feet are
worshipped. It is situated a little ahead of the Sila Thoranam or naturally
formed geological stone arch at Tirumala.
It is known as the first foot
step of the lord which he set on this piece of earth. The foot marks are
visible and the direction of the feet points towards the new sanctum sanctorum
of the Srinivasa Temple
The Srivari Padalu is the
highest hill top among the seven hills and it offers a spectacular view of Tirupathi and surroundings of Tirumala. This is Naraynadri
or the Hill of Narayana. This is one of the few places where TTD buses or
transport do not operate. So, we have to
either walk or take our own transport. You can also walk on the paved stairs to
reach this place as there is no other alternative.
There is a tree nearby where people tie threads so that their wishes get fulfilled. Some people leave their visiting cards of business for growth and prosperity.
Photography is allowed here
and there are no charges. There is a tree nearby where people tie threads so that their wishes get fulfilled. Some people leave their visiting cards of business for growth and prosperity.
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