![]() The holy feet are said to be offered to Bali Chakravarthi in “Patala” for his daily worship. The presiding mythological deity Lord Venkateswara is visible upto the Bust size and the lower portion is imagined to be in the earth. One for the self manifested idol in the month of “Vaisakha” and the other for the installed idol in the month of “Aswayuja”.Magnificience of the Sanctum Sanctorum:On entering the sanctum sanctorum, one feels a most inspiring and enchanting experience. The Tiru kalyanotsavam is celebrated twice a year. So, the saints joined together and installed a full statue behind the self-manifested idol, to worship the feet of the Lord according to Vaikhanasa Agamam.It is believed that the prayers to the smaller statue of the Lord will lead to Moksha, and the big form stands for Dharma, Artha and Kama. ![]() The saints of the yore felt the prayers to the Lord are not complete without worshipping His holy feet. The upper potion of the form is a self-manifested idol located by Sage Dwaraka. The other is a half statue of the upper portion of the form of the Lord. ![]() Suddenly the kings stopped the battle.It is a great wonder to see two main idols under one Vimana Sikharam. After realizing this, Aja Maharaja prayed to the Lord Venkateswara. He realized that the battle was thrust on him for ignoring the temple on the way. The bride Indumati garlanded him, but he had to face a battle with the kings who came to the Swayamvaram. On his way to the ‘Swayamvaram’ of Indumati, he passed by the temple. According to Brahma Purana, Aja Maharaja, the Grand father of Lord Sri Rama also worshiped Lord Venkateswara for his marriage. According to some Puranas, the temple is popular even in Kruta yuga and is still attracting the devotees. This place is also called “Chinna Tirupati”.Dwaraka Tirumala is a famous temple from the ancient times. The devotees call Sri Venkateswara as Kaliyuga Vaikunta Vasa. This pilgrimage centre is called Dwaraka Tirumala after the great saint, Dwaraka who located the self manifested idol of Lord Sri Venkateswara after severe penance in a ‘Valmikam’ (ant hill). ![]()
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