The Secrets of Tirumala Tirupati are many and sure to amaze you. These include the mysteries of Tirumala Temple as well as the unknown facts about Tirupati Venkateswara Swami. Here are the mysteries of Thirupati Venkateshwara Swami.
1. Tirumala Temple Secrets – The Idol Does Not Have A Central Orientation
As you move in the queue and reach the sanctum of the Tirumala temple for Darshan. You only have a few seconds to gaze at the magnificent idol and pray before being pushed away by the volunteers and the surging crowds. It is unlikely that one would notice this amazing fact about the orientation of the idol. It appears centrally aligned, however, the fact of the matter is that the deity is actually located in the right-hand corner of the sanctum.
2. Tirumala Temple Secrets – The Eternal Flame 🔥
The lighting of a lamp or Diya is a customary and integral part of the ritualistic worship of any deity. So too it is with the Tirumala temple worship of Lord Balaji. However, what is one of the most interesting facts to know about Tirupati Balaji worship is that the lamps in front of the deity have been burning seemingly since eternity. Though there is no historical record, it is one of the known facts about Tirumala, that these lamps have been burning for thousands of years.
3. Tirumala Temple Secrets – The Secret Village
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One of the most intriguing facts about the Tirumala Venkateswara Swamy temple is the source of the flowers, milk, and other items that are directly used for the ritualistic worship of the deity. According to local myth, all these come from a village which is about 20 kilometers away. The name and location of the village remain a mystery known only by those who inhabit it.
4. Hidden Secrets Of Tirumala Temple – A Hairy Mystery.🙏
The idol of Lord Balaji or Lord Venkateshwara is itself the source of many of the Tirumala miracle stories. One such amazing secret of Tirumala is associated with the idol in the sanctum sanctorum of the Tirumala temple. It is believed that the hair that crowns the head of the idol which is silky and smooth is original. According to legend, once, when the Lord was residing on the earth, some of his hair was lost accidentally. on coming to know of this, a Gandharva princess who had beautiful tresses immediately cut off her silky and smooth hair and offered it to the Lord. Moved by her devotion, Lord Balaji accepted her offering and placed the hair on his head.
The practice of tonsuring the head and offering ones’ hair to the Lord at Tirumala is associated with the legend of the Gandharva princess.
5. Secrets Of Tirumala Temple – The Mystery Of The Flowers.🌼🌺🏵🌸🌹
As is well known the Lord of Tirumala is very fond of flowers and flower decorations. The idol as well as the entire sanctum is decorated with colorful flowers and beautiful gardens daily. What happens to the used and dried flowers that are removed before fresh ones are offered? The used flowers are thrown behind the idol and a waterfall that flows there is believed to carry away the flowers. The flowers are said to be found at a place which is at a distance of about 20 kilometers from Tirumala at a place called Verpedu.
6. Secrets Of Tirumala Temple – Sound Of The Sea 🌊
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It is believed that if one were to press ones’ ears to the wall that stands behind the Balaji idol inside the sanctum sanctorum, one can hear the distinct sound of the waves of the sea. This is an unexplained mystery and one of the most fascinating of the Tirumala Temple secrets.
7. Hidden Secrets Of Tirumala Temple – Moisture Mystery 💧
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Another inexplicable mystery that is associated with the Balaji idol at Tirumala is regarding its back. The back of the Balaji idol is found to be always moist. All efforts to wipe it dry by the priests are in vain and the back of Lord Balaji continues to be perpetually moist.
8. Hidden Secrets Of Tirumala Temple – Camphor Mystery 💥
Another enigma associated with Tirumala has to do with the stone idol of Balaji. It is a wonder that despite being exposed to Camphor for so long, no effect of it can be seen on the idol of Balaji. Normally Camphor exposure over the long term results in cracks or fissures in stone, however, no such effect is observed with the idol of Balaji in Tirumala.
9. Hidden Secrets Of Tirumala Temple – Varaha Swami
Legend has it that once Lord Balaji sought a loan from Sri Varahaswami which was granted. In return, the Lord is believed to have come to an agreement according to which the first offerings and Darshan at Tirumala is made to Sri Varahaswamy. This practice continues even today as it is customary to first have a Darshan at the Sri Varaha Swamy temple before visiting the main Tirumala temple for Lord Balaji’s Darshan.
10 Amazing Tirumala Temple Secrets Revealed - Mysteries Of Tirupati Balaji Varaha Swamy
Legend has it that once Lord Balaji sought a loan from Sri Varahaswami which was granted. In return, the Lord is believed to have come to an agreement according to which the first offerings and Darshan at Tirumala is made to Sri Varahaswamy. This practice continues even today as it is customary to first have a Darshan at the Sri Varaha Swamy temple before visiting the main Tirumala temple for Lord Balaji’s Darshan.
10. Hidden Secrets Of Tirumala Temple – The Viraja River 🌊💧
A sacred river named Viraja is believed to be flowing beneath the ground where the feet of Lord Balaji’s are located. A well in the temple is said to have water from this very river. This well is known as, “Bommala Bavi,” which means, “well of idols,” This is because the inner wall of the well is made of stones which are the same that were used for sculpting the idols of the temple.
11. The Arch at the entrance of Tirumala Hills, which resembles the hood of a serpent is considered unique in the world. It is said that main deity in Tirumala temple is of the same height as the height of the Arch. Lord Vishnu is said to have put his first foot down at a place called Padalu, which is the highest point of Tirumala hills, Second step at the location of the arch and the next step is stated to have been placed where his idol is now worshipped in the temple at Tirumala.
12. At the entrance of the main door (Mahadwaram of the temple), to the right side, a stick which was used by Ananthaalvar to hit Venkateshwara Swamy is present. Ananthatalvar hit Lord Venkateshwara Swamy on the chin when Swamy was in his childhood, which oozed blood. Since then, the practice and tradition of applying sandalwood paste on Swamy’s chin came into existence.
13. During 1800’s, the temple was said to be closed for 12 years. One King of that time is said to have punished 12 people by killing them and hanging them on the walls of the temple for doing the unsacred thing at the temple. They say that it was at this time that Vimana Venkateshwara Swamy has come to existence.
14. It is said that the idol of Balaji always maintains a temperature of 110 degrees Fahrenheit . But the temple is at a height of about 3000 feet so the climate is normally cold.
It is also said that every morning at 4: 30 am after the Abhishekam is done with water, milk as well as other dravyam, sweat appears in the orm of fine water particles on the body of the idol, which is wiped off with a silk cloth. On every Thursday when ornaments are removed before sacred bath it is noticed that they are warm.
Shocking Facts About Tirupati Balaji Temple
The oil lamps lighted in front of the Swamy idol are said to be lit since thousands of years. It is also said that they never ever put off and no one exactly knows since when these lights are lit.
There is also a traditional belief in vogue that Balaji has a third eye which he opens at the time of Abhishekam.🙏
Aren’t these amazing Tirumala Temple secrets intriguing? These add to the mystical aura of Tirumala and Lord Balaji.
Om Venkateshaya Namah💓🙏
Govinda...Govinda 🌺🙏
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