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Akasa
Ganga : Located
3 kms north of Tirumala the Akasa Ganga, a perennial steam, is
considered sacred as the Vedas describe it as flowing from the
feet of Lord Vishnu. The water form here is used for the daily
rituals in the temple.
Sila
Thoranam : Situated
on Tirumala, this is a rate geographical arch and the only one
of its kind in the whole of
Asia
. Two other such arches are known to exist in the world- the
Rainbow Arch of Utah in
USA
and the Arch of “Cut through” of
UK
Goddess
Alamelumanga Temple
: The
temple
of
Goddess Alamelumanga
, the divine consort of Lord Venkateswara, is at Trichanur
near Tirupati. One more temple is dedicated to the Goddess at
Srinivasa mangapuram, 12 kms from tirupati.
Naryanavanam
: This
is where the between Lord Venkateswara and goddess Padmavai is
said to have taken place. Located 36 km from Tirupati, there
is a temple here dedicated to 'Kalyana Venkateswara'.
Kapilatirtham
: Lord
Siva is said to have appeared before the sage Kapila in this
historic place. These cascading waterfall from the holy hills
are a treat to watch. See them for yourself to believe.
Sri
Venkatewswara Zoological Park : S.V.Zoological
Park
house 56 species of animals, birds and reptiles with a total
of 500 animal specimens. Lion and Tigers are the latest
addition with the setting up of Animal Rescue Centre. Located
8 km. from Tirupati Rly Station and 5 km. from the airport
gate, and area of 2212 hectares has been earmarked for the
Zoo. A scheme by which any one can contribute and adopt any
animal or enclosure is also introduce here. Entry fee Rs. 10-
per adult and Rs. 5/-per child. Open all days except Mondays.
Phone 0877-248220.
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