Vishnu & Balaji Temples

Vishnu & Balaji Temples — South India

Tirupati Venkateswara is the most visited pilgrimage site in the world. Beyond Tirupati, South India holds 108 Divya Desam Vishnu temples revered by the Alvars — from Srirangam in Tamil Nadu to Guruvayur in Kerala. A Vishnu yatra through this region is among the most profound devotional journeys available.

Deities: Vishnu, Venkateswara, Balaji, Ranganatha, Perumal

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About Vishnu & Balaji Temples

Lord Vishnu's 108 Divya Desam temples are the most systematically mapped pilgrimage circuit in Hinduism. Srirangam, the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world, is the first of the 108. Combined with Tirupati, Guruvayur, Badrinath, and the Pancha Rangas, a Vishnu yatra in South India is spiritually complete.

Vishnu & Balaji Temples in South India (42 temples)

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Ahobilam Narasimha Swamy Temple

Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh

Sri Narasimha Swamy (Vishnu)

⏰ 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Alagar Kovil (Kallazhagar Temple)

Alagar Kovil, Tamil Nadu

Kallazhagar (Vishnu / Sundarararaja)

⏰ 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM

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Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple

Ambalappuzha, Kerala

Sri Krishna (Parthasarathy)

⏰ 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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Annavaram Satyanarayana Swamy Temple

Annavaram, Andhra Pradesh

Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy (Vishnu)

⏰ 5:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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Antarvedi Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Antarvedi, Andhra Pradesh

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy (Vishnu)

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Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple

Aranmula, Kerala

Parthasarathy (Krishna)

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Belur Chennakeshava Temple

Belur, Karnataka

Chennakeshava (Vishnu)

⏰ 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Bhadrachalam Rama Temple

Bhadrachalam, Telangana

Sri Rama, Sita, Lakshmana

⏰ 4:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM

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Chilkur Balaji Temple

Chilkur, Telangana

Balaji Sri Venkateswara (Vishnu)

⏰ 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Dharmapuri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Dharmapuri, Telangana

Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy (Vishnu)

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Dwaraka Tirumala Temple

Dwaraka Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh

Sri Venkateswara (Vishnu)

⏰ 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

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Irinjalakuda Koodalmanikyam Temple

Irinjalakuda, Kerala

Bharata (Rama's brother)

⏰ 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Kandiyur Rajagopalaswamy Temple

Kandiyur, Tamil Nadu

Rajagopalaswamy (Krishna / Vishnu)

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Kumbhakonam Chakrapani Temple

Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu

Chakrapani (Vishnu)

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Mahabalipuram Shore Temple

Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram), Tamil Nadu

Sthalasayana Perumal (Vishnu) & Shiva

⏰ 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Mangalagiri Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple

Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh

Panakala Narasimha Swamy (Vishnu)

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Melkote Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple

Melkote (Melukote), Karnataka

Cheluvanarayana Swamy (Vishnu)

⏰ 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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Oppilappan Koil Sri Vishnu Temple

Thiruvinam (Oppilappan Koil), Tamil Nadu

Oppilappan (Vishnu)

⏰ 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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Sarangapani Temple

Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu

Sarangapani (Vishnu)

⏰ 7:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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Simhachalam Temple

Simhachalam, Andhra Pradesh

Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha (Vishnu)

⏰ 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Padmanabhaswamy (Vishnu)

⏰ 3:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

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Sri Lakshmi Hayagriva Temple (Namakkal)

Namakkal, Tamil Nadu

Lakshmi Hayagriva (Vishnu in Horse-head form)

⏰ 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

Srirangam, Tamil Nadu

Sri Ranganatha (Vishnu)

⏰ 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:15 PM – 8:45 PM

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Sri Vaikuntanatha Perumal Temple (Uttarakosamangai)

Uttarakosamangai, Tamil Nadu

Vaikuntanatha Perumal (Vishnu)

⏰ 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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Sri Venkateswara Temple (Tirumala)

Tirumala (Tirupati), Andhra Pradesh

Sri Venkateswara (Vishnu / Balaji)

⏰ 2:30 AM – 2:00 AM (nearly 24 hrs); entry queues from 6 AM

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Srikurmam Kurmanadha Temple

Srikurmam, Andhra Pradesh

Kurmanadha (Vishnu in Kurma Avatar)

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Sriperumbudur Sri Adi Kesava Perumal Temple

Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu

Adi Kesava Perumal (Vishnu)

⏰ 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM

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Srivaikuntam Vaikuntanatha Perumal Temple

Srivaikuntam, Tamil Nadu

Vaikuntanatha Perumal (Vishnu)

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Srivilliputhur Andal Temple

Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu

Andal (Bhudevi / Lakshmi)

⏰ 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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Thirukoilur Trivikrama Temple

Thirukoilur, Tamil Nadu

Trivikrama (Vishnu)

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Thirukurungudi Nambi Temple

Thirukurungudi, Tamil Nadu

Nambi (Vishnu)

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Thirumangai Azhwar Temple (Thirumangai)

Thirumangai (near Sirkazhi), Tamil Nadu

Sri Trivikrama Perumal (Vishnu)

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Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple

Thirunavaya, Kerala

Navamukunda (Vishnu)

⏰ 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Thirunelli Mahavishnu Temple

Thirunelli, Kerala

Mahavishnu

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Thiruvangad Sri Rama Temple

Thiruvangad, Kerala

Sri Rama

⏰ 5:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Thiruvarppu Sri Krishna Temple

Thiruvarppu, Kerala

Sri Krishna (Thiruvarppu Appan)

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Thripunithura Poornathrayeesha Temple

Thripunithura, Kerala

Poornathrayeesha (Vishnu as Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva Trinity)

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Tiruvallur Veeraraghava Perumal Temple

Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu

Veeraraghava Perumal (Vishnu)

⏰ 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM

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Triprayar Sri Rama Temple

Triprayar, Kerala

Sri Rama

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Ulagalanda Perumal Temple

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Ulagalanda Perumal (Trivikrama / Vishnu)

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Varadaraja Perumal Temple

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Varadaraja Perumal (Vishnu)

⏰ 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple

Yadadri-Bhongir, Telangana

Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy (Vishnu)

⏰ 4:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM

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Tour Packages for Vishnu & Balaji Temples

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Andhra & Telangana Temple Circuit

5–7 days ₹16,500 onwards

The Andhra-Telangana Circuit covers the most sacred temples of both states — including the richest temple in the world (Tirumala), major Jyotirlinga shrines (Srisailam), powerful S...

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Tamil Nadu Temple Circuit

9–12 days ₹24,000 onwards

The Tamil Nadu Temple Circuit encompasses the greatest temples of the state — architectural wonders like Meenakshi Amman (Madurai), Ramanathaswamy (Rameswaram), Brihadeeswarar (Tha...

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Frequently Asked Questions — Vishnu & Balaji Temples

How do I plan a Tirupati darshan trip? ▾
Tirupati darshan is best planned with pre-booked special entry tickets via TTD. Vihar Tours plans Tirupati trips with vehicle, stay, and queue guidance — typically combined with Kalahasti and Kanipakam as a 2–3 day Andhra circuit.
What are the most important Divya Desam temples in South India? ▾
Srirangam (Trichy), Thiruvananthapuram (Padmanabhaswamy), Guruvayur (Kerala), Kanchipuram (Varadaraja Perumal), and Sri Mushnam are among the most significant Divya Desam temples.
Is Guruvayur a Vishnu temple or Krishna temple? ▾
Guruvayurappan is a form of Vishnu-Krishna. Guruvayur is considered one of the holiest Vishnu temples in Kerala and is a mandatory stop on any Kerala Vishnu yatra.

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