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	'''Tirumala''' is a [[census town]] in [[~~Chittoor~~ district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. The town is a part of [[Tirupati Urban Development Authority]] and located in [[Tirupati (rural) mandal]] of [[Tirupati revenue division]].<ref name=census /> It is a hill town where [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple]] is located, which is the abode of [[Lord Venkateswara]].		'''Tirumala''' is a [[census town]] in [[Tirupati district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. The town is a part of [[Tirupati Urban Development Authority]] and located in [[Tirupati (rural) mandal]] of [[Tirupati revenue division]].<ref name=census /> It is a hill town where [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple]] is located, which is the abode of [[Lord Venkateswara]].

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{{About||the butterfly genus|Tirumala (genus)|the ancient place in Chittoor district called Lower Tirupati|Tirupati}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2016}}

{{Infobox settlement
| name = Tirumala
| native_name =
| native_name_lang =
| other_name = Adivarahakshetra<ref>{{cite web|title=Vaishnava Divya Desha Darshana Kaipidi|year = 2000|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-4_XAAAAMAAJ&q=adivaraha+kshetra|access-date=2019-09-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Astabandhanam to be held from April 22|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amaravati/astabandhanam-to-be-held-from-april-22/articleshow/68030955.cms|access-date=2019-09-19}}</ref><br /> Venkatadri<ref>{{cite book|title=Balaji-Venkateshwara, Lord of Tirumala-Tirupati: An Introduction|isbn = 9788187111467|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KnXXAAAAMAAJ&q=Venkatadri+tirupati|access-date=2019-09-19|last1 = Krishna|first1 = Nanditha|year = 2000}}</ref>
| nickname = Kaliyuga Vaikunta<ref>{{cite book|title=Purandaradasa'S (And Others') 108 Verses, Transliterated, Translated and Interpreted|isbn = 9781546282815|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Q1taDwAAQBAJ&q=kaliyuga+vaikunta&pg=PT297|access-date=2019-09-19|last1 = Vasumathi|first1 = V.|date = 19 April 2018}}</ref>
| settlement_type = [[Census Town]]
| image_skyline = Tirumala gopurams.JPG|
| image_alt =
| image_caption = Lord Venkateswara Temple
| pushpin_map = India Andhra Pradesh
| pushpin_label_position = left
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh, India
| coordinates = {{coord|13.680916|N|79.350600|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[India]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Chittoor district|Chittoor]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[List of mandals in Andhra Pradesh|Mandal]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Tirupati (rural) mandal|Tirupati (rural)]]
| established_title = 
| established_date =
| founder =
| named_for =
| government_type =
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| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes = <ref name=census>{{cite web|title=District Census Handbook - Chittoor|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/2823_PART_B_DCHB_CHITTOOR.pdf|website=Census of India|access-date=20 November 2015|page=14,226}}</ref>
| area_rank =
| area_total_km2 = 32.21
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 976
| population_total = 7741
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_rank =
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_demonym =
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 517 504
| area_code_type = [[Telephone numbers in India|Telephone code]]
| area_code = +91–877
| registration_plate = AP-03
| website =
| footnotes =
}}
{{anchor|Etymology}}

'''Tirumala''' is a [[census town]] in [[Chittoor district]] of the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. The town is a part of [[Tirupati Urban Development Authority]] and located in [[Tirupati (rural) mandal]] of [[Tirupati revenue division]].<ref name=census /> It is a hill town where [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple]] is located, which is the abode of [[Lord Venkateswara]].

==Geography==
[[File:Spotted deer in Tirumala.jpg|thumb|Spotted deer in the park|alt=|left]]Tirumala is located {{convert|3200|ft|m|sigfig=2}} above sea level and covers an area of approximately {{convert|10.33|sqmi|km2|sigfig=3}}. Surrounding the hills are seven peaks of [[Seshachalam]] range, [[Eastern Ghats]] namely Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrushabadri, Narayanadri and Venkatadri. The temple of Sri [[Venkateswara]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/jun/08ap.htm|title=AP bars propagating other faiths near shrines}}</ref> is on the seventh peak ([[Venkata (hill)|Venkatadri]]).

At 21 km point on the [[Tirumala ghat roads|Tirupati – Tirumala Ghat road]], there is a major discontinuity of [[stratigraphic]] significance that represents a period of remarkable serenity in the geological history of the [[Earth]]. This is referred to as the [[Eparchaean Unconformity]]. This [[unconformity]] separates the [[Proterozoic]] [[Nagari]] Quartzite and the [[Archean]] [[granite]] representing a time gap of 800 [[Year#mya|Mya]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Geological Survey of India - Monuments of Stratigraphic Significance|url=http://www.portal.gsi.gov.in/portal/page?_pageid=127,529424&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL|access-date=2015-07-22|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721161523/http://www.portal.gsi.gov.in/portal/page?_pageid=127,529424&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL|archive-date=21 July 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 2001, the [[Geological Survey of India]] (GSI) declared the Eparchaean Unconfirmity to be one of the 26 "Geological Monuments of India".

[[File:Natural stone arch in tirumala.JPG|thumb|left|[[Natural Arch, Tirumala hills|Silathoranam]] ([[Natural arch]]) at Tirumala Hills, Tirupati, [[Andhra Pradesh]]]]'''[[Natural Arch, Tirumala hills|Silathoranam]]''', a [[Natural arch]] and a distinctive geological wonder is located in Tirumala Hills at a distance of 1 km from [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple]]. The Arch measures 8 metres in width and 3 metres in height and is eroded out of quartizite of Cuddapah Supergroup of Middle to Upper [[Proterozoic]] (1600 to 570 [[Year#mya|Mya]]) by weathering agents such as water and wind.<ref>{{cite web|title=Geological Survey of India - Monuments of Stratigraphic Significance|url=http://www.portal.gsi.gov.in/portal/page?_pageid=127,529414&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&linkId=1077|access-date=2015-07-22}}</ref>

=== Climate ===
[[File:Deer Park near Alipiri Mettu.jpg|thumb|221x221px|'''Deer Park near Alipiri Mettu''']]
Tirumala has a tropical wet and Dry climate designated Aw under the Köppen climate classification. As the hill shrine is situated amidst the hills, the temperature will go below 10 degrees in winter. Compared to Tirupati, summer won't be much here. The South-west Monsoon season starts from June, but rains won't be heavier. Occasionally, Thunderstorm forms and pours for hours. Pertaining to Orographic relief, North-east Monsoon remains active over the region that cause flooding and it lasts for 2 months. 459 mm on 23 November 2005 was the highest 24-hour rainfall on records, followed by 307 mm on 9 November 2015.

{{Weather box
| location = Tirumala (1987–2010)
| metric first = Y
| single line = Y
| Jan record high C = 31.1
| Feb record high C = 33.4
| Mar record high C = 35.8
| Apr record high C = 37.0
| May record high C = 37.6
| Jun record high C = 36.8
| Jul record high C = 34.0
| Aug record high C = 34.0
| Sep record high C = 35.4
| Oct record high C = 30.4
| Nov record high C = 29.8
| Dec record high C = 27.4
| year record high C = 37.6
| Jan high C = 23.9
| Feb high C = 27.0
| Mar high C = 30.3
| Apr high C = 32.2
| May high C = 33.0
| Jun high C = 30.6
| Jul high C = 28.9
| Aug high C = 27.9
| Sep high C = 28.2
| Oct high C = 26.4
| Nov high C = 24.2
| Dec high C = 22.7
| year high C = 27.9
| Jan low C = 14.2
| Feb low C = 15.0
| Mar low C = 17.3
| Apr low C = 20.7
| May low C = 22.3
| Jun low C = 21.9
| Jul low C = 21.0
| Aug low C = 20.6
| Sep low C = 20.3
| Oct low C = 19.0
| Nov low C = 17.6
| Dec low C = 15.9
| year low C = 18.8
| Jan record low C = 8.3
| Feb record low C = 9.0
| Mar record low C = 9.6
| Apr record low C = 15.0
| May record low C = 15.8
| Jun record low C = 13.6
| Jul record low C = 15.2
| Aug record low C = 13.0
| Sep record low C = 17.2
| Oct record low C = 12.4
| Nov record low C = 11.6
| Dec record low C = 9.0
| year record low C = 8.3
| rain colour = green
| Jan rain mm = 7.2
| Feb rain mm = 2.4
| Mar rain mm = 8.1
| Apr rain mm = 14.8
| May rain mm = 82.0
| Jun rain mm = 93.4
| Jul rain mm = 120.0
| Aug rain mm = 170.4
| Sep rain mm = 140.6
| Oct rain mm = 240.4
| Nov rain mm = 295.1
| Dec rain mm = 162.5
| year rain mm = 1336.9
| Jan rain days = 0.5
| Feb rain days = 0.2
| Mar rain days = 0.8
| Apr rain days = 1.2
| May rain days = 3.5
| Jun rain days = 5.4
| Jul rain days = 8.3
| Aug rain days = 7.7
| Sep rain days = 7.8
| Oct rain days = 10.4
| Nov rain days = 10.8
| Dec rain days = 5.5
| year rain days = 62.1
|time day = 17:30 [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| Jan humidity = 74
| Feb humidity = 63
| Mar humidity = 54
| Apr humidity = 58
| May humidity = 58
| Jun humidity = 66
| Jul humidity = 69
| Aug humidity = 70
| Sep humidity = 72
| Oct humidity = 79
| Nov humidity = 84
| Dec humidity = 85
|year humidity = 69
|source 1 = [[India Meteorological Department]]<ref name=IMDnormals>
{{cite web
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200205040301/http://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
| archive-date = 5 February 2020
| url = https://imdpune.gov.in/library/public/1981-2010%20CLIM%20NORMALS%20%28STATWISE%29.pdf
| title = Station: Tirmalai (Tirumala) Climatological Table 1981–2010
| work = Climatological Normals 1981–2010
| publisher = India Meteorological Department
| date = January 2015
| pages = 743–744
| access-date = 19 February 2020}}</ref>
}}

==Legend==
{{main|Legend of Tirumala}}
In ancient literature [[Tirupati (city)|Tirupati]] is mentioned as Aadhi Varaha Kshetra. The [[Puranas]] associate the site with [[Varaha|Lord Varaha]], one of the [[Dashavatara]] of [[Lord Vishnu]]. In Varaha Purana, Venkatadri is believed to be a part of Mount Meru, which was brought on to the earth from Vishnu's abode Vaikuntam by his mount [[Garuda]]. The seven peaks represent the seven heads of [[Adisesha]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.srivaishnava.org/ddesam/ddesam.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2011-07-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719231824/http://www.srivaishnava.org/ddesam/ddesam.htm |archive-date=19 July 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Tirumala has a population of 7,741. Males constitute 52 percent of the population and females 48 percent. Tirumala has an average literacy rate of 72.8 percent, higher than the national average of 59.5 percent. The male literacy rate is 57.1 percent and the female rate is 42.9 percent. In Tirumala, 11 percent of the population is under six years of age.
[[Telugu language|Telugu]] is the major language. [[Hinduism]] is the only religion in Tirumala.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/DigitalLibrary/MFTableSeries.aspx|title=WELCOME TO CENSUS OF INDIA : Census India Library|website=www.censusindia.gov.in|access-date=2016-03-10}}</ref>

==Culture==
[[File:Ganga temple, Papavinasanam.jpg|thumb|right|Ganga temple, Papavinasanam]]
[[File:MuseuminTirumala.JPG|thumb|Museum in Tirumala]][[Dhoti]]s and [[Saree]]s are the traditional popular attire. The practices of tonsure and using tilaka are popular among devotees of Lord Venkateswara.

'''Festivals'''

{{main|Srivari Brahmotsavam|Seva in Tirumala}}
[[File:Lord Venkateswara on Gaja Vahanam..JPG|thumb|Lord Venkateswara on Gaja Vahanam|alt=|left]]
[[Srivari Brahmotsavam|Sri Venkateswara Brahmotsavams]] celebrated every year during September/October is the most important festival in Tirumala when it receives lakhs of devotees over a short span of a nine days.<ref>{{cite news |title= Annual Brahmotsavam starts at Tirupati-Tirumala, 1,400 CCTV cameras to keep eye on crowds|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chennai/annual-brahmotsavam-commences-at-tirupati-tirumala-1400-cctv-cameras-for-crowd-control-6044441/|newspaper=Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Over 7 lakh Devotees Take Part In Tirumala Brahmotsavam On Concluding Day|url=https://english.sakshi.com/andhrapradesh/2019/10/09/over-7-lakh-devotees-take-part-in-tirumala-brahmotsavam-on-concluding-day|newspaper=Sakshi Post}}</ref> The city celebrates all major [[List of Hindu festivals|Hindu festivals]] including [[Sankranti]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Sankranti festival: Devotees rush at Tirumala temple|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Latest-News/2019-01-16/Sankranti-festival-Devotees-rush-at-Tirumala-temple/476168|newspaper=The Hans India}}</ref> [[Ugadi]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Ugadi celebrated at Tirumala temple|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/070419/ugadi-celebrated-at-tirumala-temple.html|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> etc. [[Vaikunta Ekadasi]], the day on which it is believed that Vaikunta Dwarams will be opened, is celebrated in Tirumala.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pilgrims throng Tirumala |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/450956/15-lakh-converge-tirumala-vaikuntha.html|newspaper=Deccan Herrald|access-date=21 June 2015}}</ref> [[Ratha Saptami#In Tirumala|Rathasapthami]] is another festival, celebrated during February, when Lord Venkateswara processional deity, ([[Malayappa swami|Malayappa]]) is taken in a procession around the temple on seven different [[vahana]]s from early morning to late night.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pilgrims throng Tirumala |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/lakhs-of-devotees-throng-tirumala/article4425516.ece|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Gear up for Rathasapthami: TTD EO to staff|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2018-12-21/Gear-up-for-Rathasapthami-TTD-EO-to-staff/462214|newspaper=The Hans India}}</ref>

'''Cuisine'''

Tirupati is known for world-famous [[Tirupati Laddu]]. It is the [[prasad]]am at [[Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala]]. Tirupati Laddu had got [[Geographical indication]] tag which entitles only [[Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams]] to make or sell it.<ref>{{cite news |title=Only TTD entitled to make or sell 'Tirupati laddu': High Court|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/only-ttd-entitled-to-make-or-sell-tirupati-laddu-high-court/article5743809.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=23 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Now, Geographical Indication rights for 'Tirupati laddu'|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/now-geographical-indication-rights-for-tirupati-laddu-114022800969_1.html|publisher=Business Standard|access-date=23 June 2015}}</ref>

'''Arts, crafts and architecture'''

[[Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams]] established Sri Venkateswara Museum, one at Tirumala and the other at Tirupati. It has a wonderful collection of Tirupati temple architecture and historical artefacts, such as ancient weaponry, pooja items and idols. It has a comprehensive photo gallery that gives a unique insight into the Tirupati region's culture and traditions. It also boasts a meditation centre.<ref>{{cite web|title=Heritage in Tirupati-SV Museum|url=http://www.aptdc.gov.in/heritage-in-tirupati.html|publisher=Andhra Pradesh Tourism board|access-date=23 June 2015}}</ref>

==Landmarks==
{{main|Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala}}
[[File:Arjuna's chariot in Geethopadesam park, Tirumala (May 2019) 2.jpg|thumb|Arjuna's chariot in Geethopadesam park]]
[[File:Natural Arch in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.jpg|thumb|Natural Arch in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, India]]

Venkateswara Temple is an abode of [[Lord Venkateswara]] situated in Tirumala. It is also known as Tirumala Temple.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.tirumala.org/maintemple_about.htm| title=Tirumala Temple| access-date=13 September 2007| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011032254/http://tirumala.org/maintemple_about.htm| archive-date=11 October 2007| df=dmy-all}}</ref> [[Natural Arch, Tirumala hills|Natural Arch]] is located north of the temple, which measures {{convert|8|m|ft|abbr=on}} wide and {{convert|3|m|ft|abbr=on}} high and was naturally formed from the quartz. ''Srivaari Paadamulu'' (the footprints of Lord) are believed to be the footprints of Lord Venkateswara formed when he first stood on Tirumala Hills.<ref>{{cite news|title=Scratch-proof glass case to cover Srivari Padalu on Tirumala|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/Scratch-proof-glass-case-to-cover-Srivari-Padalu-on-Tirumala/2013/09/18/article1789859.ece|access-date=25 March 2016|work=The New Indian Express|date=18 September 2013|location=Tirumala}}</ref> ''Papavinasanam'' is a waterfall flowing from a tributary of the Swarnamukhi River. It also has a temple where seven lion-headed channels open from a height for deities to bathe below them. A temple dedicated to goddess [[Ganges in Hinduism|Ganga]] is located near the enclosure. ''Akaasa Ganga'' is another natural waterfall in Tirumala.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cascading waterfalls enliven Tirumala|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/151111/nation-current-affairs/article/cascading-waterfalls-enliven-tirumala|access-date=25 March 2016|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=11 November 2015|location=Tirupati}}</ref>

==Transport==
[[File:Srivari Padalu steps (May 2019) 1.jpg|thumb|Srivari Padalu steps]]
'''Foot Steps'''

There are two paths to travel on foot from Tirupati to Tirumala. These paths are called ''Sopanamargas''. The Devotees to fulfil their Vow to [[Venkateswara|Lord Venkateswara]] will take this path to reach Tirumala on foot from Tirupati. Both the paths are completely roofed and passes through seven hills which are part of [[Seshachalam Hills]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Tirupati to Tirumala on Foot |url=http://www.tirumala.org/TirumalatoTirupathiOnFoot.aspx|publisher=Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams|access-date=2015-06-06}}</ref>

* Alipiri Mettu<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2018/oct/06/ttd-cuts-down-on-darshan-tokens-till-october-21-1881728.html|title=TTD cuts down on darshan tokens till October 21|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref> – The first and Ancient path starts from [[Alipiri]] and consists of a total 3550 Steps which makes a distance of 11 km. At Alipiri there is a temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara called Padalamandapam. There are Four [[Gopuram|Gopurams(Temple Towers)]] on the way.
* Srivari Mettu<ref name=":0" /> – It originates at Srinivasa Mangapuram, about {{convert|15|km}} from Tirupati. It is {{convert|2.1|km}} long. This trail has 2400 steps and is shorter than Alipiri Metlu path.

'''Road'''

Tirumala can be accessed by road from Alipiri. The distance is {{convert|23|km}}. There are two roads from Alipiri to Tirumala, one each dedicated to up and down traffic. The [[Government of Andhra Pradesh|state government]]-owned [[Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation]] (APSRTC) operates frequent ''Saptagiri'' and ''Saptagiri Express'' buses from Tirupati and Alipiri and also from nearby places. [[Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams]] (TTD) runs free buses for transit within Tirumala.

'''Rail'''

The nearest railway station is at Tirupati, about {{convert|26|km}} from Tirumala. [[Tirupati Main]] is one of the major railway station in the [[South Central Railway]] zone of the [[Indian Railways]], providing rail connectivity to major parts of India. It is under the jurisdiction of [[Guntakal railway division]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Tirupati Main|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/departures/tirupati-main-tpty/837|website=Indiarailinfo|access-date=1 June 2015}}</ref> {{rws|Renigunta Junction}} is another important railway station which lies on the [[Chennai]] – [[Mumbai]] rail corridor is {{convert|38|km}} away from Tirumala.

'''Airport'''

The nearest airport is [[Tirupati Airport]], about {{convert|40|km}} from Tirumala. It is a domestic airport with direct flights to Hyderabad, [[Visakhapatnam]] and [[New Delhi]]. The nearest major airport is the [[Chennai International Airport]], located about {{convert|162|km}} from Tirumala.

== See also ==
*[[Hindu Temples in Tirupati]]
*[[List of census towns in Andhra Pradesh]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category|Tirumala Hills}}
*[http://www.worldrecordsindia.com/2015/04/28/most-visited-holy-place-in-the-world/ Most Visited Holy Place in the World – World Record]
*[http://www.vasistaashram.org/ Vasista ashramam, Srinivasa Mangapuram, Tirupati Website]
{{Tirupati topics}}
{{Hindu holy cities}}
{{Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh}}
{{Authority control}}

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Tirumala - Revision history

Kamal Guha: Chittoor district -> Tirupati district

Kamal Guha: District Navbox placed

Kamal Guha: One category changed

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