Tirupati

Tirupati, in the hills of Andhra Pradesh, is home to the temple of Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu, on the sacred hill of Tirumala. One of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world, it draws vast numbers of devotees who climb to seek the darshan of the lord.

Tradition holds that Venkateswara descended to dwell on earth through the Kali age, to protect and bless all who come to him.