Who gave money to Venkateswara Swamy?
Hundi (donation pot) Kubera credited money to Venkateswara (a form of the god Vishnu) for his marriage with Padmavathi. Srinivasa sought a loan of one crore and 11.4 million (11,400,000) coins of gold from Kubera and had Viswakarma, the divine architect, create heavenly surroundings in the Seshadri hills.
Why Lord Venkateswara eyes are closed?
According to sources Lord Balaji’s idol wears a white mark that is so huge to cover the eyes. Thus, the devotees can see only a small part of the Lord’s eyes while the rest is covered.
Is Tirupati richer than Vatican?
It’s official; Tirupati has overtaken the Vatican, not just as the richest temple in the world but also the most visited place of worship. nterestingly, the unique tradition of offering hair at this temple is also contributing to the richest god’s annual income of up to 750 crore rupees.
Why is Tirupati so rich?
Tirupati Balaji temple or Venkateshwara Swamy temple is one of the most popular cultural destinations in India. ‘ Venkateshwara is also known as Srinivasa, Govinda and Balaji. Tirupati Balaji temple is the world’s richest temple because of the amount of donation it receives from the pilgrims.
Who is Lord Venkateswara sister?
Gangamma
Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala sent his wishes in the form of a gift to Gangamma, who is believed to be his younger sister, on the occasion of the her birthday celebrated as a nine-day folk festival in Tirupati.
Who is vakula Malika?
Vakula Devi is the foster mother of Lord Venkateswara. In Kali Yuga, Lord Vishnu adorns the world as Lord Venkateswara and Yasoda is reborn as Vakula Devi, foster mother of Lord Venkateswara, to arrange his wedding with Padmavati the daughter of King Akasa Raja.
Is Tirupati God real?
Venkateshwara, also known by various other names, is a form of the Hindu god Vishnu. Venkateswara is the presiding deity of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Which temple has most gold?
the Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Some other media reports also mention hundreds of pure gold chairs, thousands of gold pots and jars, among the articles recovered from Vault A and its antechambers. This revelation has solidified the status of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple as the wealthiest place of worship in the world.