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Sri Venkateshwara Swamy with Sridevi and Bhudevi — temple emblemSri Sri Sri Bala Venkateshwara Swamy DevasthanamSrinivasa Trust

About the Temple

About Sri Bala Venkateshwara Swamy Devasthanam

Sri Sri Sri Bala Venkateshwara Swamy Devasthanam is a sacred temple located in Nemali Gundlu, Chattevaripalem Gramam, in the Chinnagottigallu Mandal of Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh.

The temple is dedicated to Sri Bala Venkateshwara Swamy and is regarded by devotees as a spiritually significant place connected with the devotional heritage of the Tirupati region.

Traditional Tanjore painting of Lord Venkateshwara with gold leaf crown and jewellery

Local Oral Tradition

The Sacred Story of Bala Venkateshwara Swamy

The account below is shared as traditional belief preserved by local devotees, not as verified historical fact.
  1. Ancient Roots

    According to local oral tradition and devotional belief, the sacred site of Sri Bala Venkateshwara Swamy Devasthanam is believed to have roots extending back many centuries.

    The temple is said by local devotees to have existed from an ancient period associated in local memory with the Chola era. However, formal historical records documenting the original establishment of the temple are presently unavailable.

  2. A Living Memory

    For generations, people in the surrounding villages have preserved a beautiful spiritual tradition associated with this sacred place.

  3. The Divine Childhood

    According to this traditional belief, Lord Venkateshwara, during His divine childhood, is believed to have stayed in this region before ultimately making Tirumala His eternal abode.

    The name 'Bala Venkateshwara Swamy' is traditionally associated with this belief — referring to the divine form of Lord Venkateshwara as a child.

    Devotees believe that this sacred connection gives the temple a special place in the spiritual landscape surrounding Tirupati.

  4. Years of Neglect

    Over the years, the temple site became neglected and fell into an abandoned state. Despite the passage of time, the devotional memory of the sacred site continued among local people.

  5. Restoring Devotion

    The present efforts of devotees and Srinivasa Trust are intended to help preserve this sacred heritage, restore devotion around the temple and create a place where future generations can continue to pray, gather and experience the spiritual traditions associated with Sri Bala Venkateshwara Swamy.

The Name

Why the Name "Bala Venkateshwara Swamy"?

The word 'Bala' signifies childhood or youth, while 'Venkateshwara' refers to Lord Venkateshwara, the presiding deity of Tirumala.

According to local devotional tradition, the sacred site is associated with the divine childhood journey of Lord Venkateshwara before His eventual association with Tirumala.

This traditional belief is the spiritual inspiration behind the name Bala Venkateshwara Swamy.

Bala
Divine Childhood
Venkateshwara
Lord of Venkata
Swamy
Revered Lord

Heritage

Temple Heritage

Ancient Spiritual Tradition

A place associated with generations of local devotional belief.

Living Faith

The temple continues to inspire devotees through prayer and worship.

Preservation

Srinivasa Trust seeks to support preservation, maintenance and future development of the sacred site.

Celebrations

Festival Information — Coming Soon

Details of festivals and special celebrations at the temple will be shared here once confirmed by Srinivasa Trust.

Come, Seek the Blessings of Sri Bala Venkateshwara Swamy

May the divine presence of Sri Bala Venkateshwara Swamy bring peace, devotion and blessings to every devotee who visits this sacred place.

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