Srivari Padalu
SriVari Padalu is important pilgrimage of Tirumala. It is believed that this is the place where Lord Narayana first set his feet when he came down from Vaikuntam. Srivari Padalu”, in English means “Lord Venkateswara's Feet”.
Around the 11th century AD, the Chola emperor Rajendra Chola I king renovated the temple and constructed the main structure.[6] Kulottunga Chola I, contrived and built the beautiful gopurams, located at the entrance facing south, during the 11th century AD. Inscriptions of Rajaditya Chola, Rajaraja Chola I, Rajadhiraja Chola I, Kulottunga Chola I, Kulottunga Chola III are found across the temple.
Overnight travel from Pune/Mumbai by Railway Non A/C.
Pick from renigunta junction by private vehicle and drop at hotel in Tirupati. After fresh up travel to Tirumala by private vehicle for sightseeing and evening darshan. After darshan return to hotel and overnight stay.
Checkout from hotel and travel to Tirupati local temples, Padmavati Temple and srikalahasti temple, evening return to Renigunta /Tirupati railway station to catch train for return journey
SriVari Padalu is important pilgrimage of Tirumala. It is believed that this is the place where Lord Narayana first set his feet when he came down from Vaikuntam. Srivari Padalu”, in English means “Lord Venkateswara's Feet”.
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