Silathoranam , Tirupati
About Silathoranam
Tirupathi does not only possess the world famous Thirumala Temple, but also houses a distinctive geological wonder the "Rock Arch" or Natural Arch ("Silathoranam – in Telugu") on the Thirumala hills. You can see this rock arch nearby Chakra Theertham towards north of Thirumala Temple. One among the few natural rock bridge in Asia, Silathoranam links two dissimilar rocky vertical columns. Again there are three different beliefs among public regarding this rock formation. As per first belief, hood of Serpent, a Conch and a discus are resembled by this rock arch and so it is the holy symbol as per Hinduism. Second version says that height of this arch from ground level is same as the height of the main deity in Sanctum Sanctorum of the Thirumala Temple. The third version is little interesting which states that when Lord Vishnu came to Thirumala from Vaikunta, he placed his foot first in “Sreevaripadalu” (highest point of Thirumala Hills) and then he placed his second foot on the location where Silothoranam is situated and then he placed his next step on the place where the temple is located. The geological examination states that these rocks had formed nearly 150 billion years ago.
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Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
0 km from Silathoranam - See map
Sriperumbudur a town in Kancheepuram District is the birthplace of Saint Ramanuja has a Vigraha i.e. idol made of the five metals installed in a...
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Deer Park, Andhra Pradesh
6.9 km from Silathoranam - See map
Deer park is maintained by TTD. Situated on the Kandaleru city of Tirupathi Suburbs, Deer park is an ideal picnic spot where you can relax amidst...
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Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh
12.7 km from Silathoranam - See map
Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, the consort of Sri Venkateshwara Swamy emerged from a lotus on a pond. She was then adopted by a King who ruled...
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TTD Gardens, Andhra Pradesh
15.4 km from Silathoranam - See map
Sprawling across 460 acres of land, TTD Gardens or Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam is the ornamental landscape with beautifully laid out flower...
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Akasha Ganga Theertham, Andhra Pradesh
19.5 km from Silathoranam - See map
Located 3 km north of Thirumala Temple, Akash Ganga Waterfalls is the most sacred waterfall near Tirupathi. It is from this falls, water has been...
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Papavinasam Theertham, Andhra Pradesh
21.7 km from Silathoranam - See map
Papavinasam Theertham is a sacred waterfall, located 2 miles from Thirumala Temple. The devotees believe a dip in the Theertham washes away the...
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Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Andhra Pradesh
22.3 km from Silathoranam - See map
Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple or Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is situated on the "Thirumala Hill" which is perched at an altitude of 853 m above...
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Swami Pushkarini Lake, Andhra Pradesh
22.3 km from Silathoranam - See map
Located within the main premises of the Thirumala Temple, Pushkarini Lake is the sacred lake. This lake is adjacent to Venkateshwara Temple and...
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Thiruthani, Tamil Nadu
73.1 km from Silathoranam - See map
Thiruthani is a village in the Tiruvallur District which is the adobe of Lord Murugan, famous as the Sri Subrahmanyaswamy Temple. This is one of...
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Kailasakona Falls, Andhra Pradesh
80.6 km from Silathoranam - See map
Kailasakona Falls is located in the Nagari Valley, Andhra Pradesh and increases the grandeur of this place. It comes under the category of...
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Talakona Waterfalls, Andhra Pradesh
82.2 km from Silathoranam - See map
Talakona falls are located in Sri Venkateswara National Park in Chittoor district and are the highest waterfalls in Andhra Pradesh at a height of...
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Tada Falls, Andhra Pradesh
88.8 km from Silathoranam - See map
Tada Falls a much attracting weekend hangout for Local Youngsters and Families. This falls is 80 km from Chennai city in Chittoor District of...
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