Sri Chilkur Balaji Temple, Chilkur
Lord Venkateswara (Balaji)
Chilkur, Rangareddy district, Telangana
Hyderabad's 'Visa Balaji' — no hundi, no special darshan tickets, and devotees walk 11 or 108 rounds for wishes.
History
Tradition says a devotee who could not visit Tirumala was blessed by the Lord appearing here; the temple dates back about 500 years. The temple famously refuses money offerings and VIP darshan. Devotees, including many students hoping for overseas visas, make 11 pradakshinas for a wish and 108 when it is fulfilled.
Festivals
- Brahmotsavam
- Vaikunta Ekadasi
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How to reach
- By air
- Hyderabad Airport, about 30 km
- By train
- Hyderabad (Lingampally), about 20 km
- By road
- TGSRTC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
Near the temple
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