Venkata (hill)
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The Venkata hill (853 m) is part of the Seshachalam Hills, located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Also known as Venkatadri or Venkatachalam, it is one of the seven peaks of the Tirumala Hill located in the temple town of Tirumala. The popular Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is located on this hill. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu, also known as Tirupati or Balaji.
Venkata | |
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Venkatadri, Venkatachalam | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 853 m (2,799 ft) [1] |
Coordinates | 13°40′59.7″N 79°20′49.9″E / 13.683250°N 79.347194°ECoordinates: 13°40′59.7″N 79°20′49.9″E / 13.683250°N 79.347194°E |
Geography | |
Location | Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Parent range | Seshachalam Hills, Eastern Ghats |
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Tourist Guide to Andhra Pradesh. Sura Books. p. 21. ISBN 978-81-7478-176-5.
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