Venkata (hill) explained

Venkata
Other Name:Venkatadri, Venkatachalam
Elevation M:853
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Seshachalam Hills, Eastern Ghats
Location:Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, India
Map:India Andhra Pradesh#India
Label:Venkatadri
Coordinates:13.6833°N 79.3472°W

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.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Tourist Guide to Andhra Pradesh . Sura Books . 978-81-7478-176-5 . 21 .