Chilkur Balaji Temple
Chilkur Balaji Temple is an old Hindu temple that is located on the banks of Osman Sagar in Ranga Reddy District in Hyderabad. It was built during the time period of Madanna and Akkanna for the Lord Balaji. The current head priest of the Chilkur Balaji temple is C.S. Rangarajan.
The special feature of the temple is it has no hundi, and it will not accept money from devotees
- The temple also has no green channel
- The temple has no privileges for VIP
- The temple got the right to stay out of all the government control
The devotee goes through the rituals of prayer and makes a vow. If their wish is granted, they will walk 108 times around this temple sanctorum. The majority of wishes that are asked for in the temple by devotees are visa related. So, the temple got its name, “Visa Balaji Temple”. Now, the temple has become very popular for those who wish to travel abroad.
The timings of this temple are as follows,
- Morning - 5.00 AM to 8.00 PM
- Afternoon Break (Temple remains closed) - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Special Days - During festivals, the temple may have extended hours.
Understanding the distances of the temple from various landmarks can help to plan your visit better:
| Area | Distance |
|---|---|
| From Hyderabad Center | 30 kms |
| From Gachibowli | 18 kms |
| From Mehdipatnam | 23 kms |
| From Rajiv Gandhi Airport | 28 kms |
| From Hyderabad Deccan Railway Station | 26 kms |
| From Hitech City | 20 kms |
The temple’s prime location makes it accessible for devotees from all parts of the city to reach the temple with ease.
TSRTC operates buses, and you can board a bus from Mehdipatnam to reach the temple.
The nearby railway station is the Hyderabad Deccan Station, from which anyone can reach the temple easily.
You can use your taxi, which will take 45 minutes to teach, depending on traffic.
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