The temple covers an area of about 2 acres. The Sampangi pradakshinam is the outer circumambulatory path, while the inner paths are called Vimana Pradakshinam and the Mukkoti Pradakshinam respectively.
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Temple Architecture
December 29th, 2009 by admin
Temple Architecture
The ancient Tirupati temple follows the Dravidian style of architecture. The gopuram of this temple is its highlight. The ‘Vimana’ or Cupola, named the “the Ananda Nilayam” is placed over the sanctum sanctorum. It completely veiled with gold plate.
