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| The Tirumalai
Tirupati Devasthanam is one of the richest Devasthanam of Andhra, as Lord Venkateswara,
who is the presiding deity of the shrine at the top, attracts thousands of pilgrims, who
pay large sums to the deity as their offering. Any number of Chatrams and Choultries are
available, both at the foot of the hill and on the top of the hill, for the convenience of
the passengers. In addition the Devasthanam authorities also encourage the construction of
self-contained cottages on the top of the hill, so that people who seek solitude may live
in complete solitude and in peace. If any devotee contributes six thousand rupees, the
Devasthanam will pay an equal amount and a cottage consisting of three rooms with a
bathroom and kitchen is constructed in the name of the devotee. When the devotees do not
reside in them, they are available for rent for others. There are nearly five hundred such
cottages, on the top of the hill, and these are available at a daily rent of four rupees
or so per day. There are also Government guesthouse’s as well as Devasthanam Guest
Houses both on the top as well as at the foot of the hill, where distinguished visitors
can come and stay. |
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