Priyanka Tiwari
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Sri Chilkur Balaji Temple, unique in its own way, both an ancient shrine and a renowned visa-approving temple, is situated at a peaceful landscape forty-five minutes away from Hyderabad around the Osman Sagar Lake. This temple is now popularly referred to as the Visa Temple of India.
The Chilkur Balaji Temple, dedicated to Lord Balaji also an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, was built more than 500 years ago and now has a temple for pilgrimages. Students and professionals preparing for international tours desire to visit this temple and seek blessings from the Lord.
What makes it stand out over the years is the power it is believed to have on travel request approvals, especially the United States and has turned out to be a must-have checklist for people daydreaming overseas.
The devotees, when required to pray for something or make a wish, perform eleven pradakshinas which are circumambulations of the temple. After their wish is granted, most of them return to perform hundred and eight died circumambulations as gratitude.
What Makes Sri Chilkur Balaji Temple Unique?
No Donations Accepted: SrI Chilkur Balaji Temple stands out from the rest because it does not offer any monetary services. There are no hundis, no VIP lines, and no paid services.
Focus on Devotion: In Chilkur Balaji temple, offering is not as important as pure devotion and ritual discipline.
No Commercialization: The temple has a simple, egalitarian worship structure. Everyone goes through the same process regardless of status or stature.
A Destination for Peace and Faith
The temple is a symbol of true devotion in the modern world. With its calming surroundings, non-commercial atmosphere, and focus on faith, SrI Chilkur Balaji is truly a sight to behold. Whether or not one believes in visas being granted at the temple, it provides serene, spiritually enriching experience for all.
