Jammu gets Tirupati Balaji temple, sixth outside Andhra Pradesh

By: TNN
Jun 8, 2023

Tirupati Balaji temple in Majeen

The revered Tirupati Balaji Temple in Majeen, Jammu and Kashmir, which is surrounded by the tranquil Shivalik forests was inaugurated on Thursday.

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Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple

Set on a sprawling 62-acre land, the Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple is poised to become a prominent spiritual landmark in the Jammu region. (Twitter image - @jollytarun2)

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Great significance

Its grandeur and size make it one of the largest temples in the area, holding great significance for devotees and pilgrims. (Twitter image - @gjvirtual)

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Religious and pilgrimage tourism

The establishment of this temple is anticipated to have a positive impact on religious and pilgrimage tourism in the Union territory.

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Expenditure of Rs 30 crore

With an approximate expenditure of Rs 30 crore, the Tirupati Balaji Temple in Jammu stands as the sixth Balaji temple constructed outside the state of Andhra Pradesh.

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Sixth outside Andhra

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has constructed five other Balaji temples in Hyderabad, Chennai, Kanyakumari, Delhi, and Bhubaneswar.

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Jammu and Katra route

The temple falls on the route between Jammu and Katra, where Mata Vaishno Devi temple is located.

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Sacred rituals

The temple initiated its sacred rituals from June 3, prior to officially opening its doors to pilgrims.

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Tirumala practices to be followed

The system and practices followed in Tirumala will be faithfully replicated here as well. (Twitter image - @TheYouthPlus)

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