Alipiri
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Alipiri Padala Mandapam or Alipiri is the place at foot of seven hills in Tirupati, the pilgrim city of Sri Venkateswara Swami, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a neighbourhood of Tirupati city.
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Alipiri | |
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Coordinates: 13°38′49.46″N 79°24′21.3″E | |
Country | India |
State | Andhra Pradesh |
City | Tirupati |
Named for | Starting place for trekking to Tirumala Venkateswara Temple on foot |
Languages | |
• Official | Telugu |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 517501 |
Vehicle registration | AP 03 |
Lok Sabha constituency | Tirupati |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Tirupati |
Alipiri is one of two ways to reach Tirumala on foot,[1] and it was until recently the only one in modern times. Srivari Mettu, about 20 km away, is the original one that was renovated and brought back to use in 2008. Alipiri is the longer route with 3550 steps,[2] Srivari Mettu is shorter with 2388 steps.
Alipiri is also the foot of two road ways, one up and one down leading to Tirumala through the Seven Hills. It is therefore called "The Gate Way to Tirumala Venkateswara Temple"[3]
A long time ago, pilgrims used to climb all Seven Hills through the stepped way on foot because there were no other options. Pilgrims would visit from far away, cook and eat there and rest for some time. After resting, they would start to climb the steps.[4]
Now the entire stepped way is covered with a roof to protect pilgrims from sunlight and rain. Lights are also provided. Special privilege is provided to the pilgrims who came on foot to visit the Lord. [citation needed]