Chilkur Balaji - The Famous Visa Balaji Temple in Hyderabad

Chilkur Balaji Temple, also known as Visa Balaji Temple at Chilkur, is located around 30 kilometers from Hyderabad.

This well-known Balaji temple is present on the Vikarabad Highway in Chilkur Village, Moinabad Mandal, Telangana.

Temple Information:

AnotherName	Visa Balaji Temple
Primary Deity	Lord Balaji
Date Built	14th century A.D
Locale	Chilkur Village
City	Hyderabad
District	Ranga Reddy
State	Telangana
Country	India
Pin Code	500075
Temple Timings	5:00 AM and 8:00 PM
Phone	9000901256

Many devotees who want to go overseas come to this temple and pray to Lord Balaji to grant their desires.

About Chilkur Balaji Temple:

The temple is located on the shores of Osmansagar Lake, which is also known as Gandipet Lake. (It is an artificial lake in Hyderabad built by Osman Ali Khan in 1920 by damming the Musi River).

This temple, located in Telangana, is an ancient structure that was built during the reign of the Akkana and Madanna Qutb Shahi dynasty.

Chilkur Temple Attractions:

First-time visitors to this renowned temple are required to do 11 Parikrama/Pradakshina. Devotees need to express their wish in the presence of the Swayambhu Lord Venkateshwara statue.

Devotees whose desires have been fulfilled would thereafter return to Chilkur Balaji Temple to undertake the remaining 108 Parikramas, or circumambulations.

This temple is a unique location where one can witness the the recitation of Lord Balaji's chants at high pitches while doing their Parikramas.

The temple doesn't accept money or donations from the devotees and there is no entry fee. You don't find a single Hundi in this temple. Also, there is no special queue for VIP and Celebrities.

At the Chilkur Balaji Temple, all visitors are treated equally, which is uncommon in other well-known Indian temples.

 

There are various vendors selling Puja-related things around the temple, as well as many decent hotels that offer budget-friendly breakfast and snacks to tourists.

On Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, the temple will be overcrowded. C.S. Rangarajan is the pujari of Chilkur Balaji Temple.

Chilkur's tranquil and quiet atmosphere draws many devotees who are fed up with the noise pollution of Hyderabad.

Inside the temple, mobile phones and cameras are strictly prohibited. So, before heading to Balaji Darshan, leave your phones/tablets, crucial baggage bags, and any other items near the queue counter.

Chilkur temple in Hyderabad was meant as an alternative for those who could not go to Tirumala and visit the temple of Lord Balaji.

This shrine is now an essential stop for people seeking H1B visas and is frequently visited by software and IT professionals from all parts of the country.

Although people visit this temple for a variety of reasons, visa seekers make up the vast majority.

About VAK Magazine:

Devotees can contribute to the Chilkur Balaji Temple - Daily Puja Fund and get Lord Balaji's blessings.

Devotees can buy the trilingual monthly magazine VAK, which is published by the temple, for a small fee inside the temple complex.

  

Chilkur Temple Timings:

This magnificent temple in Hyderabad, often known as Mini Tirumala, is open to pilgrims all days of the week. Many visitors come here to pray for success with their visa applications.

The temple timings are as follows:

Monday to Saturday:

Morning: 5:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Evening: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Sunday and Public Holidays:

Morning: 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Evening: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Note: It's worth noting that the temple timings may be subject to change on special occasions and festivals.

Before making plans to visit this temple, it is advisable to contact the temple authority in advance to confirm the temple timings on special occasions.

Pilgrims are advised to start early in the morning and avoid 108 Pradakshina (circumambulation) during the peak days.

Festivals:

The Brahmotsavam (Seven Days Annual Festival) is held annually during Chaitra Masam (March to April), starting the day after Sri Rama Navami. 

All other Hindu festivals are also celebrated with great fervor at this temple.

Getting There:

The temple is located at a distance of about 21.4 km from Mehdipatnam.

Telangana State is providing bus services to Chilkur Balaji Temple especially on Sundays from Mehdipatnam and other places.

Accommodation:

There are numerous affordable restaurants, stalls, and hotels near the temple for food and accommodation.

Near the Chilkur Temple, the Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TSTDC) constructed the Haritha Hotel, which features 1 A/C Suite, 3 A/C Rooms, and a dormitory.

Nearby Attractions:

1. 👉 Salar Jung Museum
2. 👉 Osman Sagar
3. 👉 Charminar
4. 👉 Jagadgiri Gutta
5. 👉 Nehru Zoological Park
6. 👉 Birla Mandir
7. 👉 Puri Jagannath Temple in Hyderabad
8. 👉 Mrugavani National Park
9. 👉 Lumbini Park
10. 👉 Karmanghat Hanuman Temple
11. 👉 Golconda Fort
12. 👉 Ratnalayam Temple
13. 👉 Keesaragutta Temple
14. 👉 Balkampet Yellamma Temple
15. 👉 Rambag Sriramalayam

Temple Route Map:

Chilkur Balaji Temple Address:

Chilkur Balaji Temple Rd,
Himayat Nagar,
Hyderabad, Telangana.
Pincode: 500075

Author Note:

A place of true worship can be witnessed at Chilkur Temple.

Balaji Temples:

👉 Nacharam Venkateswara Swamy Temple
👉 Tirumala Venkateswara Swamy Temple
👉 Jagadgiri Gutta Venkateswara Swamy Temple
👉 Devuni Kadapa Temple
👉 Prati Balaji Temple Pune

🌷    Lord Balaji Stotrams

• 👉 Sri Venkateswara Stotram
• 👉 Venkateshwara Vajra Kavacha Stotram

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