What is the other name of Seshachalam Hills?

Seshachalam hills comprise world famous sacred shrines collectively called as Tirumala hills are the abode of Lord Venkateswara or Balaji. These hills are situated at 900m above MSL.

Where is Seshachalam Hills situated?

southern Andhra Pradesh state
The Seshachalam Hills are hilly ranges part of the Eastern Ghats in southern Andhra Pradesh state, in southeastern India.

Which temple is there on Seshachalam Hills?

Built on the Venkata Hill, which is a part of the famous Seshachalam Hills, Tirupati Temple is considered as one of the holiest shrines by the Hindus. According to a legend, Lord Vishnu assumed the form of Sri Venkateswara to save mankind from the adversities of Kali Yuga.

Which side does Seshachalam Hills extend?

Seshachalam Hills are mountain ranges in Andhra Pradesh, India. Seshachalam ranges, which falls on the southern part of the Eastren Ghats, covering an area of 4,755.99 sq km in the districts of Chittoor and Kadapa.

Why is Seshachalam famous?

Seshachalam hills, the first Biosphere Reserve in Andhra Pradesh, is located in southern Eastern Ghats of Chittoor and Kadapa districts. It was designated as Biosphere Reserves of India in 2010. It is the richest floristic hot spot harboring many endemic and rare plants.

Who built Tirupati temple?

Ancient history Tirupati was developed by Pallava Kings from 6th century onwards.

Which river flows through Seshachalam Hills?

the Penneru River
The Seshachalam Hills, together with the Erramala Range to the north, vary in elevation from 1,300 to 4,500 feet (400 to 1,370 metres). The hillslopes have only a thin forest cover because of scanty rainfall. Tributaries of the Penneru River drain the region.

Which is the biggest forest in Andhra Pradesh?

Nallamala Forest is one of the largest undisturbed stretches of forest in South India. It is located in the Nallamala Hill which is a part of the Eastern Ghats. It is spread over 5 districts, namely Kurnool, Guntur, Kadapa, Mahabubnagar and Prakasam.

Who invented Tirupathi?

Tirupati was developed by Pallava Kings from 6th century onwards.

What is the income of Tirupati?

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh presented its budget for 2022-23 on Thursday. The Governing Board of Tirumala’s ancient Lord Venkateswara Temple has estimated an income of Rs 3,096.40 crore in the annual budget of 2022-23.

How old is Tirupati temple?

The construction of the Tirupati Balaji temple began in 300 AD with many emperors and kings making regular contributions towards its development from time to time. During the middle of the 18th century, the Maratha General Raghoji I Bhonsale conceptualized a permanent body to administer the temple proceedings.

Which district has highest forest in AP?

In the State, East Godavari leads with the maximum forest cover of 5,121 sq km, followed by Kadapa with 4,376 sq km, Visakhapatnam (3,773 sq km), Prakasam (3,333 sq km) and West Godavari with 3,273 sq km.

Is Lord Venkateswara real?

Venkateshwara, also known by various other names, is a form of the Hindu god Vishnu. Venkateshwara is the presiding deity of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India….Venkateswara.

Venkateshwara
Mount	Garuda
Texts	Naalayira Divya Prabandham
Region	Andhra Pradesh, India
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