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of donations received and wealth. The temple is visited by about 50,000 to 100,000 pilgrims daily (30 to 40 million people annually on average), while on special occasions and festivals, like the annual
Brahmotsavam, the number of pilgrims shoots up to 500,000, making it the most-visited holy place in the world.
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range. The hills are 853 metres (2,799 ft) above sea level. The Temple is constructed in
Dravidian architecture and is believed to be constructed over a period of time starting from 300 AD. The Garbagriha (Sanctum Sanctorum) is called AnandaNilayam. It is the richest temple in the world in terms
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style has ending word or the syllable of each verse as the beginning word of the succeeding verse and the last word of the hundredth verse becomes the beginning of the first verse, making the hundred verses a true garland of verses. The works of these earliest saints contributed to the philosophical
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who was huddling among them. Poigai wished to see Vishnu's face continuously but could view only from the simmering light of the lightning. With a view to maintain the continuity of light, he instantly composed hundred songs wishing the earth to be a big pot full of ghee like an ocean where the Sun
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and they experienced a fourth individual among them. They found out that it was god Vishnu and Poigai wished to see his face continuously but could view only from the simmering light of the lightning. With a view to maintain the continuity of light, Poigai instantly composed hundred songs wishing
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being the largest existing temple. The temple occupies an area of 156 acres (631,000 m) with a perimeter of 4,116m (10,710 feet) making it the largest temple in India and one of the largest religious complexes in the world. The annual 21-day festival conducted during the Tamil month of
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and Lord here is referred to as
Kaliyuga Prathyaksha Daivam. The temple is also known by other names like Tirumala Temple, Tirupati Temple, Tirupati Balaji Temple. Lord Venkateswara is known by many other names: Balaji, Govinda, and Srinivasa. Tirumala Hills are part of
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The temple in its present form was believed to have been built by
Devendra Vallabha, a Pandya king. The temple has three inscriptions in its two rock-cut caves, two dating from the period of 8th century. Ninra Narayana is believed to have appeared to Sridevi and
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Koneswaram temple. Tiru-Kona-malai, sacred mountain of Kona or
Koneser, Iswara or Siva. The date of building the original temple is given as 1580 BCE according to a Tamil poem by Kavi Raja Virothayan translated into English in 1831 by Simon Cassie Chitty
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to seek her hand for marriage. While reaching the place, it became dark and he decided to spend the night in the place. Since he stayed at this place, it came to be known as
Thiruthangal and the hillock came to be known as Thalagiri.
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light to emerge. Pey and
Bhoothath continued composing hundred songs each on Vishnu. The works of these earliest saints contributed to the philosophical and theological ideas of Vaishnavism. Along with the three
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I who wrote this song that bestows wisdom, with love as the lamp, endearing involvement as the lubricant ghee, and knowledge as the wick of the burning torch, dedicated myself to the service of the Lord
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sang another 100 songs where he described the enchanting charm of the divine face and the association of
Narayana equipped with chakra and sankha, and his divine consort goddess Lakshmi.
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to compile the four thousand verses of
Nalayira Divya Prabandham at this place. The twin temple chariots weigh 300 t (660,000 lb) each and are next only in size to the ones in
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realised from the light of the lightning that the fourth one had a charming face that was sublime and divine. The trio could immediately realize that it was
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name also means a sacred mountain surrounded by water. Among the eight sacred Vishnu temples where he manifested himself called "Ashtaswayamvaka
Kshetra".
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and their works. According to these texts, the saints were considered incarnations of some form of Vishnu. Poigai is considered an incarnation of
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who was doing penance at this place. Vishnu killed Thanjakan after whom Thanjavur was named, with his Chakra, Kachamukan by taking the form of a
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attained salvation. The temple is one of the Panchakanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with
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who are known to be born out of divinity. Bhoothath composed hundred verses that are classified as
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are regularly sung in all the Vishnu temples of South India daily and also during festivals.
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where a single shrine is referred, this set of temples is referred together in all the
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style in which the ending syllable is the starting one for the next verse.
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and theological ideas of Vaishnavism. The verses of the trio speak of
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refers this place Toyatri, meaning a mountain surrounded by water.
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is believed to have resided in this temple. The temple along with
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Srirangam temple is often listed as the largest functioning
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community, Namm was from a cultivator family, Tirupana from
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Studies In The Religious Life Of Ancient And Medieval India
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became very powerful. They grew arrogant and troubled sage
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Excavations of Archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu(1969-95)
1931:. New Delhi: Readworthy Publications (P) Ltd. p. 27.
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of the late 8th century AD, with later contributions from
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Irantam Tiruvantati (Transliteration: Second Tiruvantati).
411:(An auspicious mark on Vishnu's chest) and Thirumangai of
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Bhoothath composed hundred verses that are classified as
2693:. Chennai, India: Govindaswamy Printers. pp. 57–65.
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Sri Boosthalamangadevi sametha Sri Sthalasayana Perumal
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B. S., Chandrababu; S., Ganeshram; C., Bhavani (2011).
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the boar to kill the third demon Tantakan, who feld to
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Sri Mahalakshmi sametha Sri Uraga Mellanayaan Perumal
2668:. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company. p. 38.
2402:. New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. p. 4.
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Sri Animamalar Mangai sametha Sri Neervanna Perumal
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The temple is called Ubaya Pradhana Kshetram as the
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the nectar of immortal life. It is spoken of in the
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that he was said to have been possessed by a ghost (
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Kanchipuram – Land of Legends, Saints & Temples
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2664:Soundara Rajan, Kodayanallur Vanamamalai (2001).
902:Sri Sundaravalli sametha Sri Kallazhagar Perumal
734:. Hence the place has also got the name Kaliyuga
2823:Philosophy and Theistic Mysticism of the Āl̲vārs
2069:. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 352–354.
1258:One of the greatest Hindu scholars of Vaishnava
832:(December–January) attracts 1 million visitors.
2725:. Directorate of Census Operations, Tamil Nadu.
2533:"Churning the Ocean of Milk by Michael Buckley"
2284:. Pannapitiya: Stamford Lake (Pvt.) Ltd. 2004.
1459:Sri Pushpavalli sametha Sri Trivikrama Perumal
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1352:Sri Rukmani sametha Sri Pandavadootha Perumal
1061:Sri Komalavalli sametha Sri Aravamuda Perumal
315:, songs of love and devotion, are compiled as
303:are considered the twelve supreme devotees of
193:and the 108 temples revered are classified as
173:, who were known for their affiliation to the
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2168:. Motilal Banarsidass Publisher. p. 56.
2028:The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: N-Z
1367:. The temple is associated with a chapter in
1255:Sri Perundevi sametha Sri Devadiraja Perumal
606:. He has sung in praise of thirteen temples.
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469:As per Hindu legend, Vishnu appeared to the
355:by Garuda-Vahana Pandita (11th century AD),
2723:Temples of Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram District
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2257:(1 ed.). Colombo: Stangard Printers.
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506:இன்புருகு சிந்தை இடுதிரியா - நன்புருகி
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2666:Concise classified dictionary of Hinduism
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1871:Music and temples, a ritualistic approach
722:, India. The Temple is dedicated to Lord
602:There are 30 of his pasurams in the 4000
399:(Vishnu's eagle, Garuda), Kulasekhara of
311:. The religious works of these saints in
2377:. USA: Perseus Books Group. p. 40.
2195:. Madras: Ananda Press. pp. 182–83.
2138:Prof. H. C. Raychaudhuri: As a Historian
1895:Sakkottai Krishnaswami Aiyangar (1911).
528:Naaranarku Gnaana Thamizh Purindha Naan
526:Nanpurugi Gnaana Chudar Vilakku Etrinen
307:, who were instrumental in popularising
2507:. Oxford University Press US. pp.
2066:Encyclopaedia of the Hindu World: Ak-Aq
2019:
2017:
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1173:The temple is known as the place where
557:Bhoothath’s composition was set in the
508:ஞானச் சுடர் விளக்கேற்றினேன் நாரணற்கு
2346:Mittal, Sushil; Thursby, G.R. (2005).
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2032:. The Rosen Publishing Group. p.
1274:in Kanchipuram is popularly known as
367:by Pillai Lokacharya, commentaries on
2321:"Ghazal programme at Tirumala temple"
1920:
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395:(Vishnu's commander), Madhurakavi of
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2802:History of People and Their Environs
2141:. Northern Book Centre. p. 86.
2429:. Penguin Books India. p. 18.
2352:. New York: Routelge. p. 456.
2327:. Chennai, India. 30 September 2003
2092:"Irandam Thiruvandhadi translation"
1970:Historical Dictionary of the Tamils
16:Poet-saint of Tamil Hindu tradition
2826:. Motilal Banarsidass Publishers.
2691:15 Vaishnava Temples of Tamil Nadu
2189:Pillai, M. S. Purnalingam (1904).
1282:as the ‘Malai’ (Meaning: "hill").
407:(Vishnu's garland), Thiruppaan of
387:(Vishnu's sword), Thirumalisai of
246:), where he received his epithet.
221:and his composition is set in the
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1839:was enamoured by the devotion of
522:Anbe Thagliyaa Aarvame Neyyaaga
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1973:. Scarecrow Press. p. 211.
1837:Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple
379:(Krishna's conch), Bhoothath of
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2844:Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide
2820:Chari, S. M. Srinivasa (1997).
2426:Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide
2400:Wonders of the World Dot-to-Dot
1544:sametha Sri Neelamegha Perumal
823:in the world, the still larger
2704:R., Dr. Vijayalakshmy (2001).
2546:R., Dr. Vijayalakshmy (2001).
2280:Ramachandran, Nirmala (2004).
1925:Rao, P.V.L. Narasimha (2008).
1749:Archaeological Survey of India
913:. The temple houses some rare
524:Inburugu Chintai Idu Thiriyaa
504:அன்பே தகளிய ஆர்வமே நெய்யாக
359:by Pinbaragiya Perumal Jiyar,
347:community and Tirumangai from
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2282:The Hindu legacy to Sri Lanka
905:Kallazhagar was worshiped by
816:Ranganathar (Periya Perumal)
510:ஞானச் தமிழ் புரிந்த நான்
383:(Vishnu's Mace/Club), Pey of
269:, they influenced the ruling
2192:A Primer of Tamil Literature
335:community, Kulasekhara from
2743:. Chennai. 14 November 2008
490:could be the burning wick.
417:(Rama's bow). The songs of
391:(Vishnu's discus), Namm of
203:, with the other two being
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2762:T.S. Sridhar, ed. (2004).
2499:Hudson, D. Dennis (2008).
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2024:Lochtefeld, James (2002).
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1967:Ramaswamy, Vijaya (2007).
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1843:. He started a journey to
1745:Monuments at Mahabalipuram
363:by Anbillai Kandadiappan,
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2805:. Bharathi Puthakalayam.
2721:C., Chandramouli (2003).
2375:Moon Spotlight Angkor Wat
1185:, the celestial deities.
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318:Nalayira Divya Prabandham
190:Nalayira Divya Prabandham
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2689:M., Rajagopalan (1993).
2398:Jones, Victoria (2004).
2097:. azhwar.org. p. 4.
2063:Garg, Gaṅgā Rām (1992).
1753:Government of Tamil Nadu
2847:. Penguin Books India.
2590:"Pancharanga Kshetrams"
2564:"Immortalised in stone"
2135:Panda, Harihar (2007).
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1487:Thiruthanjai Mamanikoil
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1194:Thirukkachi - Atthigiri
1092:. This temple is along
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361:Periya tiru mudi adaivu
163:) is one of the twelve
136:question marks or boxes
2841:Dalal, Roshen (2011).
2423:Dalal, Roshan (2010).
2253:Sivaratnam, C (1964).
1868:L. Annapoorna (2000).
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2162:D.C., Sircar (1971).
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357:Guruparamparaprabavam
2451:"Kallazhagar temple"
1901:. pp. 403–404.
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1685:Kanchipuram district
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96:Irantam Tiruvantati
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2737:"Acme of devotion"
2213:on 11 October 2007
1818:
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1647:
1497:Thanjavur district
1453:
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1164:
1119:Sivaganga district
1096:and is one of the
1055:
1009:Thanjavur district
942:
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841:Thirumaliruncholai
808:
793:10.8625; 78.689722
693:
631:Number of Pasurams
616:Name of the temple
353:Divya Suri Saritra
253:legend, the three
3001:
3000:
2959:Thirumangai Alvar
2934:Kulasekhara Alvar
2929:Madhurakavi Alvar
2919:Tirumalisai Alvar
2594:Indiantemples.com
2518:978-0-19-536922-9
2453:. Dinamalar. 2014
2207:"Tirumala Temple"
2090:N., Rajagopalan.
1938:978-93-5018-104-1
1852:
1851:
1803:9.010702; 77.8853
1676:Thirukkadalmallai
1365:Vijayanagar kings
741:Seshachalam Hills
716:Chittoor district
673:13.143°N 79.907°E
604:Divya Prabhandham
537:
536:
445:(supreme being),
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132:rendering support
112:
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2954:Thiruppaan Alvar
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232:Thirukadalmallai
187:are compiled as
181:. The verses of
169:saints of South
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