Pilgrim Centers

Birla Mandir, Hyderabad
Overlooking the Tank Bund, the Birla Mandir presents an arresting sight when illuminated in the evening. This magnificent structure built entirely out of marble from Rajasthan.

Mecca Masjid, Hyderabad
A hundred yards southwest of the charminar is the Mecca Masjid, so named because the bricks were brought from Meccato built the central arch.

Mukteshwara Swamy Temple, Kaleshwaram
The ancient temple dedicated to Mukteshwara Swamy is of special significance as teo sivalingas are found on a single pedestal.

Anumasamudram peta (Rahamatabad), Nellore
Located 60kms from Nellore, The site of an ancient mosque, Where an annual urnus of Khaja Rahamthullah attracts pilgrims from all over the state.

Dichpalli Temple, Nizamabad
Just off the Hyderabad-Nizamabad highway Dichpalli temple is located 15kms from Nizamabad Town. Picturesquely located on a hillock, This beautiful temple of Rama is built of white and black basal.

Neelakanteshwara Temple, Nizamabad
Significance: Sun's rays fall on the Siva lingam on the Rathasaptami day constructed by the Rastrakutas and improved by the structure resembles the North Indian style of architecture.

Prasanthinilayam Puttaparti
The abode of peace at Puttaparti is famous world wide as the home of Sri Satya Sai Baba. All religions are respected here and all festivals celebrated.

Sri Agastheswara Swamy Temple, Tirupathi
This temple has an inscription engraved on its wall. It is dated in the 31st year of Kulothunga Chola, but this is not a foundation inscription.

Swami Pushkarini, Tirupathi
Many of the pilgrims have a dip in the tank adjacent to the temple at Tirumala, before having a darshan of Lord Venkateswara. The tank is considered sacred.

The Govindarajaswami Temple, Tirupathi
This Temple is the main attraction for pilgrims at Tirupathi and the biggest in town. The earliest of the records belongs to the year 1235 AD.