APSRTC Chilkur Balaji Temple Bus Timings Chilkur Hyderabad
Secunderabad To Chilkur Balaji Temple Bus Timings
(via Mehdipatnam)
| Route-288D | Up | Down |
|---|
| First | 05:00 | 06:00 |
| Last | 20:40 | 20:50 |
| Frequency(hrs) |
| Peak Time | Slack Time |
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| 00:10 | 00:10 |
Chilkur Balaji Temple (Telugu:
చిలుకూరు బాలాజీ దేవాలయము) popularly known as
Visa Balaji Temple or
Visa God is an ancient Hindu temple of Lord Balaji on the banks of Osman Sagar Lake near Hyderabad, India. It is 17 km from Mehedipatnam. It is one of the oldest temples in Hyderabad built during the time of Madanna and Akkanna, the uncles of Bhakta Ramadas
The shrine is instrumental for the temple's popularity as Visa God.
This temple does not accept any money, does not have a hundi, from the devotees,
no green channel or privileges for VVIPs. The other such temple is the Jalaram temple in Virpur (Rajkot), Gujarat.
This temple fought and won the right to stay out of government
control. The only other such temple is "Ramanuj Kot", a temple in
Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
History and legend
From the style, structure and appearance, it can be inferred that the
temple was built half a millennium ago. Set in sylvan surroundings,
Chilkur Balaji Temple attracts millions of pilgrims every year and is an
ideal place for sequestered retreat and meditation. It enjoyed in the
past, great days of pomp and glory.
The temple is one of the oldest in Hyderabad, having been built
during the time of Akkanna and Madanna, the uncles of Bhakta Ramdas.
According to tradition, a devotee who used to visit Tirupati every year
could not do so on one occasion owing to serious ill health. Lord
Venkateshwara appeared in his dream and said, "I am right here in the
jungle nearby. You don't have to worry." The devotee at once moved to
the place indicated by the Lord in the dream and saw a molehill
there, which he dug up. Accidentally, the axe struck Lord Balaji's idol
(covered by the molehill) below the chin and on the chest. Surprisingly
blood started flowing profusely from the "wounds", flooding the ground
and turning it scarlet. The devotee could not believe his eyes. He could
not believe his ears when he heard a voice from the air saying, "Flood
the molehill with cow's milk." When the devotee did so, a Swayambhu idol
of Lord Balaji accompanied by Sridevi and Bhoodevi (a rare combination)
was found, and this idol was installed with the due rites and a temple
built for it.
Sri Balaji Venkateshwara, the Pratyaksha Daiva in Kaliyuga, is thus
available at Chilkur to shower blessings on His devotees who for any
reason are unable to go to Tirupati. Many devout worshippers flock to
the temple to receive the blessings of the Lord and his consorts
throughout the year particularly during Poolangi, Annakota and
Brahmothsavams.
With the earnest desire to revive the former glory and importance of
the temple, the idol of Ammavaru was installed in 1963, the year after
the Sino-Indian War.
After the unilateral withdrawal of Chinese troops, Ammavaru was given
the name of Rajya Lakshmi, signifying this welcome event. The unique
feature of this idol is that lotus flowers are held in three hands and
the fourth hand is in a position towards the lotus feet which signifies
the doctrine of Saranagathi.
The temple has been visited by great Acharyas from time to time. A
visit to the temple is a must for the Jeer of Sri Ahobila Mutt every
time he visits the twin cities, and in the temple is installed the idol
of the first Jeer. The Tilakayaths of Sri Vallabhacharya Sampradaya have
been regularly visiting the shrine. Jagadguru Sri Sankaracharya of
Sringeri Mutt and his disciple graced the efforts of the trustees in
improving the temple.
Visit ritual
During a visit the devotee goes through the usual rituals of prayer, including 11 circumambulations
of the inner shrine, and makes a vow. Once the wish is fulfilled
devotees then walk 108 times around the sanctum sanctorum. The majority
of wishes by devotees are visa related, thus Chilkur Balaji is also referred to as 'Visa' Balaji.
The 11 circumambulations represent the secret of creation — 11 means
"1 soul and 1 body" — uniting both with devotion and full determination
to fulfill wish, dedicate on the lord; there is no second, everything is
god.
In the 108 circumambulations, 1 represents the
Existence, Almighty, God (
Paramathma, Balaji in the minds of the devotee), 0 represents
Creation (Illusionary World,
Jagath) and 8 represents
Human Body need to come to this universe 8 months (
Jivatma).
The Chanting of following names of Lord Vishnu, immensely helps us in overcoming the obstacles in our daily life.
- "Om Vashatkaaraaya Namaha" : For Success in Business.
- "Om Aksharaaya Namaha" : For Success in Studies.
- "Om Bhuthabhavanaya Namaha" : For Good Health.
- "Om Paramaathmane Namaha" : For Self Confidence.
Every devotee has to keep eyes open while doing darshan of God idol in the temple.
God is everything; God does not want anything from devotees; God
expects Devotion, Determination and Dedication from devotees. This
temple has chance to surrender the above aspects with God.
Location and transportation
The temple is located on the banks of Osmansagar Lake with serene
environs with lush green trees and small rocks in a village called as
Chilkur.The Balaji Temple is located at Chilkur in the Hyderabad
district. It is 17 km away from Mehedipatnam. Approximately 75,000 to
1,00,000 devotees visit in a week. Generally temple gets heavy rush on
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Bus service is available to Chilkur Balaji Temple from Mehdipatnam,
Hyderabad with APSRTC (Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation)
bus bearing service number 288D every 15 minutes, with 40-minute drive
through Langer House, Artillery Centre, Maisamma Temple, Police Academy.
A few other services are available from APSRTC Bus Service. Double lane
highway from Mehdipatnam.
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