A divine call from Tirupati
Some journeys are not just travelled, they are felt by the soul. After a long time, I got the opportunity to have the darshan of Tirupati Balaji, and it was truly a memorable and blessed experience. First, I went to Tirumala and had darshan at the Padmavati Temple. It is believed that before having darshan of Lord Venkateshwara, one should first seek the blessings of Maa Lakshmi Ji. After that, I visited two more beautiful temples. Since cameras and mobile phones were not allowed inside, I am sharing a few pictures of these temples from outside. Tirupati was not just a destination; it was an emotion. The next day, I went to Tirupati for the darshan of Balaji. I had VIP Darshan tickets. First, I visited the Varaha Swamy Temple and took His blessings. The next morning, at 6 o’clock, I went for the darshan. I wore a saree, and in the waiting hall, prasadam of khichdi was served to everyone. No camera could capture what the heart experienced that...