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Lord Sri Venkateswara, also known as Srinivasa, Balaji, and Veṅkaṭachalapati, made Tirumala his abode five thousand years ago. The temple complex is spread over 16.2 acres of land and is the most visited holy place in the world, drawing crores of devotees every year.

The sacred Ananda Nilayam, the Sanctum Sanctorum, houses the self-manifest (Swayambhu) deity of Lord Venkateswara. The golden Ananda Nilaya Vimana, brought from Vaikuntam by Garuthmantha, carries 64 images of various deities of Hindu mythology.

Tirumala is unique with its three consecutive entrances at Maha Dwaram — brass, silver, and golden — and the age-old tradition of offering first darshan to Sri Bhu Varaha Swami before Lord Venkateswara.

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Ans. As per the temple legend, Lord Srinivasa sought a gift of land from Sri Varahaswami, which he readily granted. In return, Srinivasa provided an agreement deed assuring that Varahaswami would receive the first darshan, worship and offerings. This tradition is in practice to this day at Tirumala.

Ans. The Ananda Nilayam Vimana, also known as Bangaru Gopura Vimanam, is the golden gopuram over the Sanctum Sanctorum. As per mythology, Garuthmantha brought it from Vaikuntam and consecrated it here as desired by Lord Sri Vishnu. It carries 64 images of various deities of Hindu mythology.

Ans. The main deity of Lord Sri Venkateswara is a granite Swayambhu (self-manifest) and is immovable. Malayappa Swami is the Utsava Murthy (processional deity) made of Panchaloha (metal alloy), who is taken out in processions during festivals and Brahmotsavams along with his consorts Sreedevi and Bhudevi.
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