Sri Venkateswara Temple

The Tirupati Sri Venkateswara Temple is a Hindu temple located in the town of Tirupati in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to the god Venkateswara, an incarnation of Vishnu. The temple is one of the most visited temples in India, and is also one of the richest temples in the world. The temple is managed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), a government body. The Tirupati Sri Venkateswara Temple is located in the town of Tirupati in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is located on the slopes of the Venkata hills, and is dedicated to the god Venkateswara, an incarnation of Vishnu. The temple is one of the most visited temples in India, and is also one of the richest temples in the world. The temple is managed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), a government body. The temple complex covers an area of 156 acres (630,000 m2), and is surrounded by a 7-kilometre-long (4.3 mi) stone wall. The temple has a seven-story gopuram (tower), and the temple complex contains a number of other buildings, including a gold-plated roof. The temple is home to a number of sacred images, including the main idol of Venkateswara, which is made of black granite. The Tirupati Sri Venkateswara Temple is one of the most visited temples in India, and is also one of the richest temples in the world. The temple receives about 50,000 visitors per day, and it is estimated that the temple generates about Rs. 10 crore (US$2 million) per day in income.