Prati Balaji Temple
The Prati Balaji Temple in Ketkawale Pune is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of the holy trinities in the Hindu pantheon. It is a spectacular replica of the world-renowned Tirupati Balaji Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India. People unable to visit the Tirupati Balaji temple can partake of Lord Venkateswara’s blessings by visiting this temple in Pune. There are also many small shrines of various other Gods and Goddesses inside the premises, where people can pray.
All the aspects of the temple are carefully built, taking into consideration the original structure in Tirupati. The striking likenesses to the Tirumala temple are remarkable and even the idol, woodwork, and Sanctum Sanctorum are carefully designed keeping in mind the original temple. This beautiful temple is surrounded by lush greenery, especially during the monsoon season, and is maintained very well.
The Prati Balaji Temple in Narayanpur Pune is built on an expanse of 10 acres of land and is surrounded by the Sahyadri hills. A huge entrance, beautifully crafted with stones welcomes devotees and visitors into the shrine. Exquisite images of the Lord are painted on the top surface of the main temple with an extraordinary likeness to the original temple in the Tirumala Hills. Everything is well organized and the temple is reputed for its maintenance and cleanliness. There is also a Hundi where people can drop money for the upkeep of the temple and also appease Lord Venkateswara.
History
The Prati Balaji Temple Narayanpur is a replica of the original Tirupati Temple located in southern India.
From the idol to the woodwork, Sanctorum, priests, and even the laddu makers, everybody seems to pay respect to the actual abode of the Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala.
Prati Balaji Temple Narayanpur is built on 10 acres of land and is enclosed by Sahyadri hills. This temple is well-maintained and very clean. The famous shrine was created by the V H Group at a cost of Indian National Rupees 27 Crores. The Venkateshwara charitable trust built the present shape of the temple from 1996 to 2003.
Since this temple is built during contemporary times, this sacred place of worship does not have any history of the Chikka Tirupati Temple near Bangalore. It is located just off the Pune-Bangalore highway near Kapurhol.
Architecture
The Tirupati Balaji Mandir near Pune has been constructed under the guidance of Tirumala Tirupati Temple Devasthanam.
As you enter the premises, you'll come across the beautifully crafted entrance gate. It is made up of stone. The temple walls have carvings similar to the original temple. And the interior is decorated with woodwork.
The black stone and other building materials used in the temple have been brought from Kanchipuram. And the main deity of the temple, Lord Balaji, is carved in wood. It is painted with grey oil paint.
It took almost 7 years, from 1996 to 2003, to build this temple.
