Save A Trip To Andhra Pradesh And Visit This Tirupati Balaji Temple Right Here In Pune

Tirumala Tirupati Balaji has been one of the most prominent Balaji mandirs in India. A pilgrimage of great importance to many Balaji devotees. We have good news for all you Balaji bhakts, you can visit a replica of Balaji temple right here in Pune and save a trip to Andhra Pradesh. Curious to know the deets? Read on.

Sri Ahobila Mutt's Sri Balaji Mandir in Pashan has a similar architecture and grandeur as that of Balaji temple in Tirupati. This temple was built in 1998 by Sri Ahobila Mutt Institution. This 600 year old religious institution was formed in Ahobila Kshetram of Kurnool district in Andhra Pradesh. Acharyas of Ahobila Mutt aim to spread awareness about the Vedic culture and have been setting branches all over India and abroad.


You can see the magnificence of this temple right from its gate. The beautifully well carved tall gate made with brick has a golden design on the top. The architectural beauty is in the neatly carved shikhara of this temple. It is like a painting and will make you feel as though you are visiting an ancient temple in India. Not just that, even the Balaji murti in the temple matches that of the Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple.

Some of the idols in Ahobila Mutt Balaji Mandir other than Balaji are Padmavati, Lakshmi Nrusimha, Ram, Lakshman, Sita and Hanuman. Young unmarried men and women often visit this temple to worship Shri Lakshmi Nrusimha. It is believed that he is a God of good matches and weddings. Whoever prays at this temple duly gets married as per their wish. The temple has a huge hall for all the celebrations, poojas and havans. Festivals like Avatahara, Adyayanotsavam and Navratri are celebrated with great joy. The temple is often heavily decorated with lights and diyas during these festivals. They have an annual Brahmotsavam and Padmavati Thayar Utsavam. Huge processions are carried out through the city during these two festivals and are of primary importance to the temple.

The pooja timings are 7 am to 12 noon and 4 pm to 8 pm. Monsoons and winters are the best time to visit this temple. The weather is perfect and the cool breeze that blows around the temple is calming. Experience the sense of solitude, peace and serenity at this temple. With the festive season around the corner, you can consider visiting Sri Ahobila Mutt's Sri Balaji Mandir this Navratri.
Where: Bhawani Nagar, Pashan
When: 7 am to 9 pm
In story first image picture credit: Mohan Naidu