Chilkur Balaji Temple
Chilkur, Telangana
Chilkur Balaji Temple stands in Chilkur, on the outskirts of Hyderabad near Osman Sagar Lake in Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.
Traditional associations
Travel Abroad
Traditionally associated with prayers by devotees seeking blessings related to visas and travel abroad. The shrine is popularly known as Visa Balaji.
Documented by Deccan Chronicle (PTI) and Telangana Tourism.
Alignment reflects tradition and belief — not outcomes or guarantees.
Temple details
- About this temple
Ranga Reddy District tourism describes the shrine as an old Venkateswara temple set near Osman Sagar, attracting many pilgrims each year. Telangana Tourism refers to the shrine as Visa Balaji. PTI reporting via Deccan Chronicle records that the shrine is associated with devotees seeking visas and travel abroad. This catalog entry records that traditional association without promising visa approval, employment abroad, or successful travel.
- Deity
Lord Venkateswara (Balaji) with Sridevi and Bhoodevi
- Temple type
Venkateswara temple
- Established
Ranga Reddy District tourism associates the shrine with the period of Akkanna and Madanna and describes it as believed to be about half a millennium old
- Festivals
- Brahmotsavam
- Poolangi Seva
- Annakota
- Managed by
Temple administration associated with Chilkur Balaji Temple (independent shrine; confirm current trust details locally)
Location
Chilkur, Telangana, India