About the Temple:
Sri Venkateshwara Swamy temple, Tirumala is one of the holiest site for all the Hindus residing across the world, as it is believed that Lord Vishnu took this form to save humanity from the problems of Kaliyuga. It is the most visited religious site and richest religious centre in the world. The temple receives thousands of pilgrims every day, while standing in long queues for hours to get darshan of Lord Venkateshwara. Devotees believe that visiting the temple and seeking blessings of Lord Venkateshwara brings prosperity, good fortune and spiritual enlightenment.
About the Facility/Choultry:
Karnataka State Charities at Tirumala has historic relevance and connection to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for over 700 years from the times of Vijayanagara empire; the patronage was later continued by Mysore Wodeyars. The current facilities of Karnataka Pravasi Souda (KPS) is part of the donations & charities made by the erstwhile kings of Mysore Kingdom for the welfare of the people visiting Tirumala. After independence, as natural progression the facilities are being owned and managed by Government of Karnataka. KPS comes under Karnataka choultries maintained by Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (KHRICE) Department. Located in the prime location of Tirumala, pilgrims can easily reach out to KPS to avail accommodation.
Google Map Link to Address: https://goo.gl/maps/fqsCVd5LEXUCgju9A
Address: Special Officer Karnataka State Charities Tirumala, Office of the special officer Karnataka State Charities, Tirumala, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh 517504.
Karnataka Pravasi Soudha, Ring Road, opposite Tirumala Museum
Phone: +91 94903 38426
Email: [email protected]
