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Vishnu Form · Lord of Tirumala / Balaji

Venkateshwara

वेङ्कटेश्वर
Also known as: Śrīnivāsa, Balaji, Tirupati Timmappa, Vēṅkaṭanātha

About

Form of Vishnu residing at Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh. One of the wealthiest and most visited temples in the world. Appeared as a young man to marry Padmavati. Represents compassion and answering devotees' prayers.

Attributes

CompassionWealthAnswering prayersLordship

Symbols

ShankhaChakraTirumala hillsVimana
Consort
Lakshmi (Sridevi, Bhudevi, Padmavati)
Vahana (Mount)
Garuda

Associated Mantras

Om Vēṅkaṭeśvarāya namaḥ
Om Nāmō Vēṅkaṭēśāya
Venkateshwara Stotram
Suprabhatam

Festivals

BrahmotsavamVaikuntha EkadashiRatha Saptami

Scriptures

PuranasVenkateshwara Mahatmya

Regions Worshipped

South IndiaPan-IndiaWorldwide

Iconography

Standing form with four arms, holding shankha and chakra. One hand in varada mudra (boon-giving), one on hip. Crowned, adorned with jewels. Usually shown with Sridevi and Bhudevi.