Tirupati (Telugu: తిరుపతి) is the richest piligrimage city (of any religious faith) in the world, located in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.
Tirupati is located at the foothills of Tirumala. The city owes its existence to the sacred temple situated on the Tirumala Hills. Tirumala is the abode of Lord Venkateshwara, one of the Avatars of Lord Vishnu, located atop Seshachala hills often called as "Yaedu Kondalu" (seven hills). The temple of Lord Venkateshwara was build by the Tamil king Thondaimaan, and reform preiodically by Cholas and later Telugu Kings. It is the richest and most visited temple (of any faith) in the world.[1]
Tirupati has been a city for many years though recognised as a major municipal Corporation (MCT) only recently. It is the fourth largest city (5 lakh population and 56 km² area) in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Although the district headquarters is 60 km from the city, major government establishments and operations take place in Tirupati alone. The Tirupati Urban Development Authority further expanded its horizon to about 400 km² with a total population of about 8 lakhs. Tirupati is a very fast growing city with IT, BPO and Health industries coming. It is a major boom for real estate. Tirupati is also emerging into a major educational, entertainment, tourism and a commercial city
Tirupati has been a city for many years though recognised as a major municipal Corporation (MCT) only recently. It is the fourth largest city (5 lakh population and 56 km² area) in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Although the district headquarters is 60 km from the city, major government establishments and operations take place in Tirupati alone. The Tirupati Urban Development Authority further expanded its horizon to about 400 km² with a total population of about 8 lakhs. Tirupati is a very fast growing city with IT, BPO and Health industries coming. It is a major boom for real estate. Tirupati is also emerging into a major educational, entertainment, tourism and a commercial city
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