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Tirupati
When Vishnu returned to Vaikuntha after his Krishna avatar, Brahma, the creator, began to worry about the earth. Without Vishnu, he was afraid, chaos would ensue. So he and his son Narada, the wandering sage, set in motion a plan to get Vishnu to return to earth.A talking anthill, an arrogant sage, an irate cowherd, and even the asura king Ravana, each have their parts to play in these stories that describe the founding of the Venkateshwara temple at Tirupati. Set amongst the lovely Tirumala hills, this temple to Lord Vishnu, is one of the most beautiful temples in the world. It is said that more than 50,000 people visit this shrine every day, to pray to Venkateshwara to wash away their sins.
29 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 19, 2011
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June 22, 2025
Another wonderful story about man and gods - this series has opened so many doors for me as far as understanding Hinduism. The main point that I took away from this tale is that there is a shared responsibility when seeking the divine. Often we are just looking to reinforce our own beliefs; this often leads to misinterpretation and division.
March 27, 2020
Such a beautiful story.
Om Venakateshya Namah!
Om Venakateshya Namah!
August 15, 2017
Wonderful narration
Never knew about this story of Tirupati. Thanks to ACK for putting it forward nicely. Recommend to all to read.
Never knew about this story of Tirupati. Thanks to ACK for putting it forward nicely. Recommend to all to read.
November 1, 2018
Interesting read.
Great story of Lord Venkateshwara, explained in a simple manner. However, there are links broken somewhere, like it was not clear what purpose does incarnation solve.
Anyway good read.
Great story of Lord Venkateshwara, explained in a simple manner. However, there are links broken somewhere, like it was not clear what purpose does incarnation solve.
Anyway good read.
March 25, 2018
Amazing!
This book really teaches you about a historic temple and I think it is very helpful. It is very persuasive as well and makes you want to go to the temple yourself.
This book really teaches you about a historic temple and I think it is very helpful. It is very persuasive as well and makes you want to go to the temple yourself.
February 2, 2019
This is a beautiful which flows through the life of god vishnu as srinivasa. This is flawless a about the images.
March 9, 2019
Divine
We can know the history of Tirupati. Described very well with the help of pictures. Enjoyed reading this book. Thank you.
We can know the history of Tirupati. Described very well with the help of pictures. Enjoyed reading this book. Thank you.
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April 6, 2019very informative
May 12, 2019
Beautifully narrated
Short story but very much fruitful. Everyone should read it once so that one knows about god tirupati and his full story.
Short story but very much fruitful. Everyone should read it once so that one knows about god tirupati and his full story.
July 20, 2019
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It's attractive for the readers and they can imagine well by looking at those pictures and all. Words are easy for the readers
It's attractive for the readers and they can imagine well by looking at those pictures and all. Words are easy for the readers
March 25, 2021
Closely matches the legends heard since childhood!
January 14, 2024
This is beyond me or gods are dramatic too.
Spoiler alert: So lakshmi takes offence on Vishnu claiming "the sage hit your heart where I live" and leaves him and comes back to earth assuming and expecting him to cajole her. Meanwhile Vishnu goes on granting a boon to another woman to marry her and eventually he starts a family with her. Knowing this, angry Lakshmi goes and confronts him. Other gods calm her down and re-unite them together. The second woman is left on earth while Vishnu and Lakshmi ascend.
I guess it is hard to give all the necessary context to understand why they did what they did. Just by looking at the plot this story was overly dramatic where a couple dont clearly communicate each other, jump to decisions and make rash decisions.
Pretty sure there is more to the story than this
Spoiler alert: So lakshmi takes offence on Vishnu claiming "the sage hit your heart where I live" and leaves him and comes back to earth assuming and expecting him to cajole her. Meanwhile Vishnu goes on granting a boon to another woman to marry her and eventually he starts a family with her. Knowing this, angry Lakshmi goes and confronts him. Other gods calm her down and re-unite them together. The second woman is left on earth while Vishnu and Lakshmi ascend.
I guess it is hard to give all the necessary context to understand why they did what they did. Just by looking at the plot this story was overly dramatic where a couple dont clearly communicate each other, jump to decisions and make rash decisions.
Pretty sure there is more to the story than this
August 13, 2020
A Good Short Read about Lord Tirupati
Got to know the different stories behind the magnificent Tirupati temple. I never thought about why they followed those traditions in Tirumala. Now I know it.
Got to know the different stories behind the magnificent Tirupati temple. I never thought about why they followed those traditions in Tirumala. Now I know it.
June 6, 2020
Good
Good book worth reading for everyone from kids to audults will understand gist of Thirupathi in very fast and easy manner
Good book worth reading for everyone from kids to audults will understand gist of Thirupathi in very fast and easy manner
November 26, 2021
Excellent
Very clear narration of the Temple Purana with beautiful pictures. Excellent read. Highly recommended for all devotees of Tirumala Srinivasa.
Very clear narration of the Temple Purana with beautiful pictures. Excellent read. Highly recommended for all devotees of Tirumala Srinivasa.
March 17, 2023
Good read
Concise read,was always curious about story behind Tirupati, great illustrations too...would like to read more in the series. Thank you
Concise read,was always curious about story behind Tirupati, great illustrations too...would like to read more in the series. Thank you
May 22, 2023
Very nice
Beautiful narration, it is very simple and lucid and easy to understand. The pictorial representation helps in remembering for a very long time.
Beautiful narration, it is very simple and lucid and easy to understand. The pictorial representation helps in remembering for a very long time.
January 15, 2024
Very good
I learned new things and it was like reading a real book, it didn't even feel like I was reading from Kindle.
I learned new things and it was like reading a real book, it didn't even feel like I was reading from Kindle.
February 6, 2024
Great
Great book as always from Amar chitra Katha.
Kindle edition is very good.
Available under kindle unlimited.
Thanks a lot.
Great book as always from Amar chitra Katha.
Kindle edition is very good.
Available under kindle unlimited.
Thanks a lot.
August 3, 2023
Perfect introduction to little kiddos
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