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*Lord Venkateswara - Traditional Article*
### Who is Lord Venkateswara?
Lord Venkateswara is a form of Lord Vishnu. He is also called Balaji, Srinivasa, Govinda, and Tirupati Balaji. He is known as the Lord of Seven Hills. Crores of devotees believe he is the Kali Yuga avatar of Vishnu who came to save people in this age.
His main temple is in *Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh* - The richest and most visited temple in the world.
### History and Story (Traditional Belief)
According to Puranas, Lord Vishnu took avatar as Venkateswara due to a curse by Sage Bhrigu.
Story says: Once Goddess Lakshmi left Vaikuntha after an argument. To find her, Lord Vishnu came to earth and reached Tirumala hills. There he stayed in an anthill. He married Princess Padmavathi, daughter of King Akasa Raja. For the marriage, he took loan from Kubera, the god of wealth.
That is why devotees give money in Tirupati Hundi - To help Lord repay loan to Kubera. It is believed the loan will continue till end of Kali Yuga.
### Tirumala Temple - Traditional Importance
*Location:* On 7 hills called Seshachalam Hills, 3,200 feet above sea level.
*Idol:* 8 feet tall, standing on lotus. Made of black stone. It is believed idol is self-manifested, not man-made.
*Seven Hills Names:*
1. Vrushabhadri
2. Anjanadri
3. Neeladri
4. Garudadri
5. Seshadri
6. Narayanadri
7. Venkatadri
*Tradition:* Devotees tonsure their head (hair donation) - It is offering to Lord. It symbolizes leaving ego.
### Why Lord Venkateswara Wears White?
Traditional story says his idol always has sweat. The temple is kept cool. White mark (Namam) on forehead is made of camphor. Eyes are covered because it is believed his eyes have power so strong, devotees cannot bear direct gaze.
### Main Festivals
- *Brahmotsavams:* 9-day biggest festival in September-October. Lakhs of people come.
- *Vaikunta Ekadasi:* The Vaikunta Dwaram (heaven gate) is opened - Very auspicious.
- *Rathasapthami:* Sun God festival.
### What Devotees Pray For?
People believe Lord Venkateswara fulfills all wishes - Job, marriage, children, health, wealth. That is why he is called *"Kaliyuga Prathyaksha Daivam"* - God who is visible in Kali Yuga.
Devotees do *Mokku* - Promise to visit Tirumala if wish is fulfilled.
### Tirupati Laddu
World famous prasadam. Made since 300 years. Has GI tag. Made of gram flour, ghee, cashew, cardamom. No Tirupati visit is complete without laddu.
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