Chilkur Balaji Temple Chilkur
About Chilkur Balaji Temple Chilkur
Chilkur Balaji Temple also known as Visa Balaji Temple is an ancient Hindu temple of Lord Balaji located on the banks of Osman Sagar in Rangareddy District of Telangana. This temple is known as Visa Balaji temple, as the temple is known for fulfilling devotees wishes to get a visa for going out of the country. Chilkur Balaji is also known for being one of the very few temples in India without any hundi or donation box, teaching religious Godlines to one’s nature. Usually the devotees follow 11 pradakshinas and their prayers to the deity. Once the wish is granted, they take 108 pradakshinas of the temple to show their gratitude and thank to God. The Temple was built more than five hundred years ago and is the alternative of Tirumala temple, the main deity of the temple is Lord Balaji Venkateswara, Sridevi and Bhoodevi. Best time to visit the Chilkur Balaji temple is the month of October to December.
Temple Timings and Details
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Darshan Timings
Morning Timing - 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Evening Timing - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Dress Code Traditional and Formal clothing
- Photography Not allowed
- Prasad Not available
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Temple Location
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
1. What is the best time to visit the Chilkur Balaji temple?
Ans. The best time to visit the Chilkur Balaji temple is the month of October to December.
2. How much time is required to visit the temple?
Ans. The time required to visit the temple is around 2 to 3 hours.
3. How to reach Chilkur Balaji temple from Hyderabad?
Ans. Chilkur is 33 Km away from Hyderabad and it takes around one hour to reach there.
4. Which Metro Station is near to Chilkur Balaji temple, Hyderabad?
Ans. The nearest Metro Station is Chikkadapally which takes 5 minutes to reach the temple.
5. What is the other name of Chilkur Balaji temple?
Ans. The other name of the temple is Visa Balaji temple.
6. Is Chilkur Balaji temple crowded at weekends and public holidays?
Ans. Yes, as the devotees come during the weekend and public holidays to perform pradakshinas and there is always a long line.