The Venkata hill (853 m) is part of the Seshachalam Hills, located in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Also known as Venkatadri or Venkatachalam, it is one of the seven peaks of the Tirumala Hill located in the temple town of Tirumala. The popular Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is located on this hill. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu, also known as Tirupati or Balaji.
| Venkata | |
|---|---|
| Venkatadri, Venkatachalam | |
  Venkatadri Location of Venkata hill in Andhra Pradesh  Venkatadri Venkatadri (India) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 853 m (2,799 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 13°40′59.7″N 79°20′49.9″E / 13.683250°N 79.347194°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Parent range | Seshachalam Hills, Eastern Ghats |
References
edit- ^ Tourist Guide to Andhra Pradesh. Sura Books. p. 21. ISBN 978-81-7478-176-5.