Chilkur Balaji Temple
Hyderabad, India
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- Hindu temple in India
Visitor information
- Address: Chilkur Balaji Temple Rd, Chilkur Village, Hyderabad, Telangana 500075, India
- Official website: http://www.chilkurbalaji.com/
People also ask
Why is Chilkur Balaji Temple famous?
It is famous as the "Visa Temple," attracting followers trying to get visas. They believe that paying homage to the supreme god, Lord Balaji Venkateswara, and Sridevi and Bhoodev will allow them to get a US visa. The Temple is the dwelling place of Visa Balaji, also known as Visa God.
Which day to visit Chilkur Balaji Temple?
Visit on weekdays for a more peaceful experience and shorter queues. Early morning visits (5:00 AM - 7:00 AM) typically have the shortest waiting times.
How much time for 108 pradakshina in Chilkur?
Considering this for completion of 108 rounds one has to walk about 21870 Ft(7.00 Km.) There will be brisk walk due to number of rows/lines. Hence for 108 rounds it takes about 1.50 Hrs.
Is there a dress code at Chilkur Balaji?
The best months to visit are September to February. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
In the news
- Hyderabad Visa Temple on firing line as US Senator attacks H-1B fraud (India Today, 1 day ago)
- US Official Targets Indians, Hyderabad's Chilkur Balaji Temple Over H-1B Visas (NDTV, 1 day ago)
- US Senator criticises Chilkur Balaji Temple in H-1B Visa Controversy (The Hans India, 14 hours ago)
- 'Visa cartel has its own visa temple': US Senator targets Indians, Hyderabad's Balaji temple over H1-B visas (Deccan Herald, 13 hours ago)
- US Senator drags Hyderabad's Chilkur Balaji Temple into H-1B visa row (Mint, 9 hours ago)
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