" The Divine Conspiracy of Tirupati" History: Tirupati Temple — This ancient heritage site is said to have been built by King Thondaman in 300 and expanded by the Cholas, Pandyas, and Vandalur Kings. Many myths provide how Lord Venkateswara came in dream to Thondaman informing him that Thondaman has to build the temple where he was converted into stone. The divine abode of Lord Vishnu followers named as Bhuloka Vaikuntam The Garbhagriha, Ananda Nilayam in the temple is a place of utmost sanctity. Tirupati was developed by the Pallavas, at the close of the 9th century A.D.; it subsequently became a great stronghold of Srivaishnavism. Closed for 12 years, with criminals hung at its gates, the temple experienced a significant miracle on November 7th in 1979 when its bells rang strongly after insults hurled at it. Facts on Tirupati Balaji temple Fact 1: Lord Venkateshwara’s eyes are covered with a white cloth because it is believed that his powerful gaze emits cos...