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As records have it, the Sri Vaishnavite saint Bhagawad Ramanujacharya laid the foundation stone for the Govindaraja temple and consecrated the idol inside the sanctum sanctorum the same day in 1130 AD. (File photo: DC)

Tirupati wears festive look on its 893rd birthday celebrations

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Tirupati: Tirupati celebrated its 893rd “birthday” on Friday, marking the day of consecration of the presiding deity at the Lord ...

On this day 893 years ago, Sri Vaishnavite saint Bhagawad Ramanujacharya laid the foundation for the Govindaraja Swamy temple, now located in the heart of the city, turning it into a spiritual centre and marking the beginning of the township’s growth. (Photo: Dc)

Tirupati city to observe its 893rd birthday on Friday

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Tirupati: The temple city of Tirupati commemorates its 893rd birthday on Friday, February 24, based on the historical references to ...