Vishnu
Chilkur Balaji Temple
Chilkur, Telangana · Balaji Sri Venkateswara (Vishnu)
About Chilkur Balaji Temple
Known worldwide as the Visa Balaji Temple for its fame in granting overseas visa wishes. The unique ritual involves 11 pradakshinas (circumambulations) with a prayer; if the visa is granted, the devotee returns for 108 pradakshinas. The temple accepts no cash donations.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Balaji Sri Venkateswara (Vishnu)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Vishnu
🕐 Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📅 Best Visit Time
Year round
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Hyderabad Deccan (25 km)
Nearest Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (45 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Hyderabad
Visitor Tips
No cash donations accepted; only pradakshinas count; weekends are very crowded — visit early morning on weekdays.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
State
Telangana
Location
Chilkur
Ideal Base City
Hyderabad
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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