Tirupati Temple is one of the richest temples in the world, receiving donations worth millions every day.
Hair tonsuring in Kalyanakatta, Tirupati dates back to ancient times as a sign of devotion.
Temple complex is reportedly spread over 16.2 acres of land and the height of the main entrance is 50 ft.
The temple’s kitchen, called the Pottu, prepares over 300,000 laddoos daily in three different sizes.
Devotees believe that garlands, flowers, milk, butter and all other offerings to Balaji come from a secret village.
At the centre of the Tirumala Temple is the sanctum sanctorum, where the idol of Lord Venkateshwara rests.
Hindu mythology mentions a portal called the Vaikuntha Dwara or Gate to Heaven, located in the temple.
Devotees believe that when you place your ear on the back of the main idol, you can hear a roaring ocean.
To wake Lord Venkateshwara, a devotional song is sung. It is called the Suprabhatam ritual, performed everyday.
The eyes of the main deity in the Tirupati Tirumala temple are covered with a white mask or golden cloth.