We all believe in “God” that he is the creator of this Universe and I personally believe that there is some positive energy that drives our lives in every direction to reach our destination. India is a treasure of different cultures, different languages and very famous pilgrimages. In South India, Tirumala Venkateswara Swamy is very popular since ages as ‘Kaliyuga Daivam’ that he resided in Tirupati to save Human from the concerns of Kaliyuga.
Such a way, as we believe God has the supreme power and have unique significance at a place where he resides. Identically, Chilkur Balaji Temple situated in Hyderabad holds a history of 500 years and is believed as Second Tirumala and devotees visit Balaji temple and offer prayers to Balaji along with Ammavaru Rajyalakshmi Devi to make their wishes come true.
As mentioned earlier, the temple holds the history of 500 years and as per the history voice, a devotee who used to visit Tirupati Devasthanam once in every year, couldn’t visit on one day due to his illness. He was so depressed that he couldn’t take Venkateswara Swamy Darshan that year, then one day ‘Lord Venkateswara’ appeared in his dream and told him that he is in the nearby jungle, then the old man went to the location and saw a ‘molehill’ as directed by Balaji.
The old man started digging up the molehill and unfortunately, the axe hit the Balaji idol and stuck in the chest. Blood started overflooding the ground and the old man couldn’t actually believe what was happening and then listen to a voice “deluge the molehill with cow’s milk” and as soon as he started doing so, Lord Balaji idol with Sreedevi and Boodevi goddesses was found and installed following the rites of place.
Chilkur Balaji temple, the oldest temple of Balaji is popular as the second Tirumala and is situated in Chilkur village in the outskirts of Hyderabad. It was built 500 years ago by Akkanna and Madanna during the time of Bhakta Ramadasu. The main deity of the temple Lord Balaji was found in nearby jungle to the old devotee of Balaji and the idol was installed in the temple according to the rites of the temple.
Chilkur Balaji situated in the temple is famous as “Visa God” in entire South India. It is said that a group of students from Chennai faced an issue of Visa rejections and later came to the temple offered prayers to Balaji and in a short time their visa got approved. From then, many students and IT professionals visit the temple before applying for Visa, make a wish after doing 11 Pradakshinam and later come here after their visa approval.
Though it sounds crazy, the temple 100000 devotees every week and of the 80% are here to make their visa granted to fly to other countries. Henceforth, the temple is famous as “Visa Temple”
Chilkur Balaji Temple is famous for the fact that is making devotees wishes come true and it is followed by the faith of devotees visiting the temple first complete 11 pradakshinas and make a wish in their mind and later after the wish is fulfilled they visit the temple and make 108 pradakshinas around the temple chanting the name of Lord Balaji and offer prayers to Balaji accompanied with Sreedevi and Bhoodevi.
The speciality of the temple lies in the Lord Shiva temple built in the premises of the Balaji temple to show the symbol of equality between Siva and Kesava and to understand that God is one.
Biggest miracle and the mesmerising fact of Chilkur Balaji Temple is that the Lord Balaji listening to his devotees’ prayers and fulfilling their wishes and as a result, thousands of people turn to the temple to vow thankfulness to God.
It is very famous as Visa temple as people come here before and after getting their Visas done.
One couldn’t believe this miracle happened years ago in the Lord Shiva temple. It is believed that a person who is unconventional devotee of Lord Shiva offered prayers to the deity and later a tree is appeared and believed his soul is infused in the tree and once a person tried to hit the tree with axe and immediately lost his sight and fainted and then a priest treated him with Abhishekam water and then he got his sight and became normal.
Chilkur Balaji temple is famous in entire south India and draws 80,000-1,00,000 devotees every week, One must visit the temple to enchant the place and receive blessings from the Lord Balaji.
Bhaktas who visit Chilkur Balaji temple to offer prayers and after their wishes come true do 108 Pradakshinas chanting different Vishnu mantras for different purposes. Here are few mantras you can note for good health, prosperity and job satisfaction:
“ Om Aksharaaya Namah”- for better education and financial growth
“Om Sarmane Namah”- for satisfaction in Job
“Om Vashatkaaraaya Namah”- success in Business
We have also answered a few frequently asked questions on Chilkur Balaji Temple. Hope that helps the devotes and the ones planning to visit the temple in the near future.
Chilkur Balaji temple located in the outskirts of Hyderabad is famous for making people wishes come true. Devotees visit the temple from different places to receive darshan of the Lord Balaji. The nearest location to travel to the Balaji temple is Mehdipatnam. One can get a number of RTC buses direct to Balaji temple from Mehdipatnam and also share autos, cabs are available from the location. People also take two-wheelers and four-wheelers to travel at their own comfort to reach the temple to seek the blessings of Lord Balaji.
It is not a must ritual to do 108 rounds or pradakshinas in the Chilkur Balaji temple. But, it's your faith in the supremacy of God to do so, one can argue on the note that how can God approve your Visa?
But, it’s a belief followed from years that people followed to do 11 pradakshinas when they first visit the temple and make a wish and later if their wish comes true as a thankful vow devotees visit the temple and do 108 pradakshinas chanting the Lord name.
Devotees who believe in the spiritual energy of the temple and faith of God come here to show their gratitude for fulfilling their wishes by completing 108 pradakshinas around the temple chanting the Lord Balaji mantras.
For a clear understanding of rounds, you can collect the cards available in the temple for making 108 rounds and upon each completion of round you can tick to count the rounds. As there will be a huge number of devotees doing Pradakshinas it takes nearly 2 hours to complete 108 rounds calculating the distance of 108 rounds in total is approx 7km walk in the temple.
For every action we do, we always tend to find out the scientific reason behind that, well, the reason behind the pradakshinas or parikrama we do around the deity in the temple is to remove all the negative emotions, stress, egos, worries, sins committed by our mind, body and speech are destroyed in our first steps of pradakshinas and to absorb the positivity from the deity and premises of the temple and that’s the reason why one feels so positive and energetic visiting temples.
As part of the rules and regulations of the Temple Authority phones, bags, cameras are not allowed inside the premises of the temple and can be kept safe in the lockers provided outside the temple at a minimal charge of Rs. 5/- to Rs. 10/- and can collect your things after darshan.
The famous Visa god in Chilkur Balaji Temple is always there his Bhaktas to make their wishes come true with prosperity. The temple is open all days in a week from Monday-Sunday and the temple timings are 5:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Considering the rush of devotees to temple weekdays have less number of devotees compared to the weekends.
Chilkur Balaji Temple timings are the same throughout the week from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm and is open all the days. The only thing to be concerned if you have old people and children it is suggested to visit the temple on weekdays.
Considering the Hindu Culture and tradition from generations, Chilkur Balaji Temple is open on Amavasya and other important Hindu masams as usual and rituals are performed according to the tradition. Devotees don’t need to pay money or take special darshan tickets to pray Lord Balaji, they follow the rule of equality and everyone goes in queues to visit Balaji and offer prayers.
Chilkur Balaji Temple is always found with a huge number of devotees who come to make wishes and show gratitude for their wishes coming true. The temple is generally overcrowded during weekends and less crowded during weekdays, Ugadi, New Year and Sankranthi. If you are planning for a peaceful visit, then plan on these days.
Temple is famous for no Hundi and no special darshan as they treat everyone is equal to God and if you want to contribute for daily pooja you can donate to the below bank account details or can visit the temple official website and contact them for donation
Chilkur Balaji temple has many nearby Resorts and hotels to stay in like Haritha Resorts and many options in hotels as well and prices depend on the ambience and facilities they offer for you.
Car or any vehicle pooja is not possible at Chilkur Balaji Temple. The temple is strictly dedicated for the devotees to offer their prayers.
Yes, you can freshen up if you find any rooms charging as per the time you use. The options available for fresh up is very less, it is advisable to book a nearby hotel if you are visiting with family.
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