Prati Balaji Temple at Ketkawale near Narayanpur is a modern day replica of the famous Tirupati Balaji temple. Since this temple is built in modern times, this temple does not have any history like the Chikka Tirupati Temple near Bangalore. It is located just off the Pune Bangalore highway near Kapurhol. Once at Kapurhol, take the left turn and the road should take you to the temple.
There is ample parking space available. Vehicle parking is free and they provide you a token once you park your vehicle. Due to strict security measures, people are not allowed to take any kind of luggage or bags for that instance to the temple. There is a provision provided to safely deposit your luggage and bags. Photography is not allowed inside temple and hence one has to deposit camera phones and camera for that matter before entering the temple. Photography is allowed outside the temples main premises.
I have not been to the actual Tirupati temple and hence cannot compare this temple with the Tirupati Balaji Temple. Inside, the temple is quite colourful. Prasad is distributed quite generously and is free. As with all the temples there was a queue to enter the main premises and take darshan. It took 20 minutes in the queue for darshan. On our way out we were given prasad which was quite filling.
After clicking few snaps around, myself and my wife went ahead to check another building in the temple premises. This was the building where they were serving lunch. Although I was full I could not resist having a meal. The food served was free and it was being served generously. Inside the temple premises there was sufficient security and housekeeping staff to keep the premises secure and clean.
A beautiful and peaceful place to visit.
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There is ample parking space available. Vehicle parking is free and they provide you a token once you park your vehicle. Due to strict security measures, people are not allowed to take any kind of luggage or bags for that instance to the temple. There is a provision provided to safely deposit your luggage and bags. Photography is not allowed inside temple and hence one has to deposit camera phones and camera for that matter before entering the temple. Photography is allowed outside the temples main premises.
I have not been to the actual Tirupati temple and hence cannot compare this temple with the Tirupati Balaji Temple. Inside, the temple is quite colourful. Prasad is distributed quite generously and is free. As with all the temples there was a queue to enter the main premises and take darshan. It took 20 minutes in the queue for darshan. On our way out we were given prasad which was quite filling.
After clicking few snaps around, myself and my wife went ahead to check another building in the temple premises. This was the building where they were serving lunch. Although I was full I could not resist having a meal. The food served was free and it was being served generously. Inside the temple premises there was sufficient security and housekeeping staff to keep the premises secure and clean.
A beautiful and peaceful place to visit.
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