Tirupati
Balaji Temple, Guwahati, Assam
Tirupati Balaji Temple is a
Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, located in Ahom Gaon area of
Guwahati in Kamrup District of Assam, India. It is one of the popular temples
in Guwahati. The Temple follows South Indian Architecture. The temple is
considered as the replica of the original Tirupati Balaji Temple.
History
The temple was built by Sri
Jayendra Saraswathi, Sankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Tamil Nadu in
1994. The temple construction got completed in 1998.
The Temple
This is a large temple covers an
area of about 2 acres. The Rajagopuram is about 70 feet high. The white colored
temple is built in the similar architectural style of the South Indian temples.
Ganesha Shrine can be found at the entrance of the Temple. The Sanctum
Sanctorum consists of Maha Mandapam, Artha Mandapam and Sanctum. Presiding
Deity is called as Tirupati Balaji / Venkateswara. He is housed in the sanctum.
The Idol weighs about 4 tones.
Garuda can be found facing the
sanctum. Mother is called as Padmavathi. She is housed in a separate shrine.
There is an Auditorium, built for the cultural & religious conferences and
functions. There is a Yagasala, built in traditional style to enable devotees
to perform Yagnas. There is a beautiful park besides the temple complex
where the devotees can relax after visiting the temple.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 07.00
AM to 11.00 AM and 03.30 PM to 08.00 PM.
Connectivity
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