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India.com
12-07-2025
- India.com
Searching For Divine Vibes? These 6 Kukatpally Gems Are Pure Bliss
Kukatpally, located in the heart of India's Telangana state, is much more than just a busy metropolis. In the resting flanks contemporary, spot is a haven in view of which one can get the internal peace and to associate your existence with an otherworldly power. This post is mostly of the Pilgrimage Places near Kukatpally where you can plan for such a spiritual journey and enjoy some significant Pilgrimages of the area. Balaji Temple: One of the most famous places of worship in Kukatpally is the Chilkur Balaji temple, approximately 15 kms from the city, and is a well-known temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, also known as Lord Balaji. The speciality of the temple is fulfilling the wishes of devotees who visit here and do 11 rounds (pradakshinas) around the sanctum sanctorum. One of the people's favourite temples, also called as visa temples, it gets people from all corners of the country wishing for visas to get sanctioned and all thronging for success in their respective ventures. Temple: Sanghi Temple is a grand shrine devoted to Lord Venkateswara, located at a distance of about 20 KM from Kukatpally. This temple is located on the stony peak of Parmadan Giri and hence gives a panoramic view of the whole surrounding landscape. The Sanghi Temple beautifully designed following the South Indian temple style architecture is an abode for spiritual reflection and worship. Temple: Located 25 km from Kukatpally, the Keesaragutta Temple is well-known as a divine place of Lord Shiva. This ancient temple surrounded by green floras amidst rocky terrain feels serene. Situated at the temple of Washington, devotees come here in search of the Lord Shiva Salugrama Kshetra, and to enjoy the grand Shivaratri and Karthika Masam celebrations. Temple, Banjara Hills: The Jagannath Temple at Banjara Hills, though a little distant from Kukatpally, approximately 30 kilometres, is a must see because of its traditional value. An architectural masterpiece, this temple is similar to the grand Jagannath Temple of Puri Odisha, and it is dedicated to the lord jagannath. It is a place for many religious ceremonies and festivals that people come here from far away. Maisamma Temple: It is a source of peace and protection for all the devotees who come here to get the blessings of the divine mother. Approximately 10 km from Kukatpally, this temple is a most respected temple in the Kukatpally area; Maisamma is worshipped here- a motherly goddess who takes care of most of her worshippers, curing them from evils and unwanted things. Bonalu festivals opens up the positive vibes and pumped the faith in higher notes for all its followers that made them experience the religion in a most colourful way ever. Shilparamam (not a typical temple site, but a destination that has a cultural relevance. Crafts Village (Near Kukatpally): This crafts village near Kukatpally, reflects the rich cultural heritage of India in the form of handicrafts, sculptures, cultural performances, etc. It offers an opportunity to your visitors to indulge in a plethora of art and crafts from different regions of India, which makes for the perfect mix of spiritual contemplation and cultural expansion. Final Thoughts: Between the hustling-bustling urban life of Kukatpally are many pilgrimage places where one can find solace for his soul. These are temples that serve devotees as well as cater for the spiritual needs of the tens of thousands of tourists that visit them for either a spiritual way or for cultural purpose. Travel across the unrevealed pilgrimage destinations in and around Kukatpally, India and sit in awe striking atmosphere, as you experience the beauty of divinity combined with architecture and culture.
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- The Hindu
ECoR writes to SCR proposing augmentation of AC Sleeper coaches on Double Decker express from Vizag to Tirupati
East Coast Railway (ECoR) has sent a proposal to the South Central Railway (SCR) for augmentation of additional AC coaches by train No. 22708/08 (Visakhapatnam-Tirupati-Visakhapatnam) Double Decker express. In a letter to the Chief Traffic Planning Manager of SCR the Chief Commercial Manager of ECoR noted that 22707/08, which is owned by SCR, is running during night time with occupancy of 122.24% from Visakhapatnam, and 114.25% from Tirupati. The train is departing from Visakhapatnam at 11 p.m. and reaching Tirupati at 12.30 p.m. In the return direction, it is leaving Tirupati at 9.50 p.m. and arriving in Visakhapatnam at 10.40 a.m. Presently, only two trains 18521/22 Tirumala daily express and 22707/08 Tri-Weekly Double Decker express are running directly from Visakhapatnam to Tirupati. Most of the passengers are travelling to Tirupati for darshan of Lord Balaji. The composition of 22707/08 is 10 coaches, including two LWLRRM (Luggage, Generator and Brake Van) coaches and eight LWSCZDAC (Chair Car) coaches. The daily average number of passengers boarding this train is 1,170 from Visakhapatnam, and 1,096 from Tirupati for the period April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025. Acting on a letter written by ZRUCC Member K. Eswar, the ECoR official wrote to the SCR CPTM that passengers like senior citizens, Divyangjan, patients, pregnant women and families with children are utilising this train. They are facing lot of difficulties due to lack of AC Sleeper coaches. As this train is running during night time, passengers expect facilities that allow them to rest properly. The existing composition of Double Decker train does not meet passenger needs, resulting in discomfort to them. The ECoR CCM proposed augmentation of AC coaches, i.e., 2 A, 3 A and 3 E class coaches either temporarily or permanently on train no. 22707/08 Tri-Weekly Double Decker Express.
