Srivari Mettu is the ancient path to reach tirumala through the Hill of Narayanagiri, worth to make a attempt for all devotess of Lord Balaji

1. Near srinivasamangapuram Monday, October 17, 2011 1 SRIVARI METTU FOOT PATH ROUTE TO TIRUMALA FROM TIRUPATI IN THE SERVICE OF LORD BY T.V.NEELARAMAN Bangalore / Madurai

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3. Srivarimettu SrivariMettu is a much older pedestrian path to the hill shrine than from Alipiri and is believed to have been used by legendary emperor Srikrishnadevaraya in the 16th century. Monday, October 17, 2011 3

4. ALIPIRI AND SRIVARI METTU Tirumala can be reached on foot on two paths— Alipiri, in use for a long time, and SrivariMettu, about 20 km away, nearer to Lord KalyanaVenkateshwaraSwamy temple at SrinivasaMangapuram. Monday, October 17, 2011 4

5. Free bus to SrivariMettu TTD runs 2 free buses with a frequency of 1-2hrs from railway station and bus stand at Tirupati . Auto and taxi are available for hire to reach the basement of srivarimettu. Monday, October 17, 2011 5

6. Monday, October 17, 2011 6 PEDESTRIAN ROUTES TO REACH TIRUMALA Througthalipiri, one has to climb 3550 steps and 10+ Km overall. Through SRIVARI METTU , it is only 2400 steps and 3km distance.

7. Monday, October 17, 2011 7 FOOT PATH ROUTE TO REACH TIRUMALA TIME CONSUMPTION FACTOR Teen age and kids - 1hr. Plus 40 age group- in 2-3hrs. NOTE : IF YOU ARE WITH ANY SERIOUS AILMENT TAKE LOT OF PRECAUTION.

9. REACH Tirupathi Railway station and from there TTD free buses are available in 2hrs gap from 7am from RAILWAY STATION .

10. Auto can be hired for Rs.150/= to the starting point of srivarimettufrom tirupathi bus stand or Rly. Stn.

11. Monday, October 17, 2011 9 SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTE Take the darshan and blessing of Lord KalyanaVenkateshaperumal at Srinivasamangapuram and you can keep your baggages with lock and give the same at free transportation facility counter which is quite close to the temple [just 100m away from the main gate of the temple]. NOTE : WITHOUT LOCK THEY WILL NOT TAKE THE LUGGAGES AND IT IS TOTAL FREE SERVICE FROM TTD BOARD.

12. Monday, October 17, 2011 10 SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTE Second way is you can catch any bus which is going to mandanapalli from tirupathi main bus stand and get down at Srinivasmangapura and take darshan of Lord KalyanavenkateshwaraPerumal and give luggage to free collection centre and take the free bus/hire auto [6km distance] to reach the basement of srivarimettu. NOTE : IN SRINIVASA MANGAPURAM YOU CAN HAVE THE DARSHAN OF LORD KALYAN SRINIVASA.

13. Monday, October 17, 2011 11 According to legend Lord VenkateswaraSwamy stayed here after his wedding with Sri PadmavatiDevi before he proceeds to Tirumala,LordVenkateswaramarried padmavathi. While trekking to Tirumala hills he desires to visit saint called Agastyar and receive blessings from the saint and as per his advice Lord Venkateswarastayed below the hills for 6 months. When Lord decides to go back to Tirumala he gave two boons to the devotees to those whoever could not be able to do darshan at Tirumala can worship me at SrinivasaMangapuram and the same moksha can be attained.

14. Lord KalyanaVenkateshwaraPerumal Temple Monday, October 17, 2011 12

15. Pushkarini at Srinivasamangapuram Monday, October 17, 2011 13

16. Srivarimettu steps Monday, October 17, 2011 14

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18. Monday, October 17, 2011 16 SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTE Entire route is fully covered with roof top ceiling for protection against sun and rain.

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20. Monday, October 17, 2011 18 SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTE Steps are good and convenient to walk. For faster walking, do not see the steps straight-up while climbing and keep watching the steps below your foot and count for 50-100 steps in each run and rest a while and continue further. My 2 sons [12yrs and 8yrs] couch finish in 1hr time and me and my wife [both are 40plus] took 100mts to complete.

23. Cool weather and 100% pure air will rejuvenate your body and mind.

24. Monday, October 17, 2011 21 SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTE Drinking water facility is excellent with water taps at every 50 steps. Steps are shorter in height and easily one can climb with determination.

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27. Monday, October 17, 2011 24 SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTE This route is age-old and used by our ancestors and Kings and holy Narayanagiri mountain and foot path route is with 2400 steps to climb covering a distance of 3kms.

28. Monday, October 17, 2011 25 SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTE After covering a distance of 1250steps, collect free Divyadarshan biometric ticket. NOTE : AFTER COLLECTING THE TICKET YOU HAVE TO REPORT FOR DARSHAN WITHIN 24 HOURS AND TICKETS ARE NOT INTER CHANGEABLE.

29. Monday, October 17, 2011 26 SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTE Free Divyadarshan ticket has to be stamped for verification at 2050th step en-route. Without stamping the ticket is not valid for darshan. NOTE : AFTER COLLECTING THE TICKET YOU HAVE TO REPORT FOR DARSHAN WITHIN 24 HOURS AND TICKETS ARE NOT INTER CHANGEABLE.

30. Monday, October 17, 2011 27 SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTE After stamping you need to cover only 350steps to reach tirumala near Aalwar tank area. NOTE : THIS FOOT PATH ROUTE WILL TAKE YOU NEAR VAINKUNTAM -1 COMPLEX.

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32. Monday, October 17, 2011 29 SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTE This route will take you to MBC guest house area which is near Aalwar tank on the way to Vaikuntam Q complex-1.

34. You can take free booking of rooms.

35. Then go for Lord Darshanthough DivyaDarshan queue which is separate queue for Pedestarian.

36. OM NAMOH NARAYANAYA

37. OM NAMOH NARAYANAYA

38. OM NAMOH NARAYANAYA

39. Monday, October 17, 2011 31 SRIVARI METTU PEDESTRIAN ROUTE TAKE DARSHAN OF LORD. IN THE SERVICE OF LORD.

40. According to TTD statistics, the number of pilgrims using the SrivariMettu is 3,500 on an average on normal days and 8,000 during weekends and festivals. While it takes four to six hours to reach Tirumala on foot from Alipiri, it takes only two to three hours from SrivariMettu. Monday, October 17, 2011 32

41. Request to Pilgrims Keep the route litter free and plastic bag free and it is so nice and good route for all pilgrims and the LORD Srinivasa will bless you all for good health and happiness. Your journey will be along with Tirumala Deity and HE will take care of your need at all times. Monday, October 17, 2011 33

42. TirumalDevasthanam Monday, October 17, 2011 34

43. Lord Venkateshwara at Tirumala Monday, October 17, 2011 35