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Our sacred shrines have been the most prominent institutions down the centuries. They were the centres not only of religious but also educational, social and cultural activities of people. Thousands of inscriptions engraved on the temple walls throw light on the religious and social life of the people. It was neither the generous patronage of the rulers of this land nor the magnificence of the temple architecture, but the unwavering devotion of legions of men and women that had made our temples the impregnable fortresses of spiritual energy. The Deities consecrated in these places thus naturally became the eternal radiant presence in their lives and the abiding grace of these Divinities guided them along the righteous path. Among the great shrines dedicated to. Lord Sriman Narayana, the temple of Lord Venkateswara stands out as a visible symbol of our spiritual ethos and the Lord is enshrined in the hearts of millions of devotees in every part of India. Though the origin of the temple dates beyond the recorded history, the legend as well as the inscriptional evidence provides a wealth of information about the growth and development of the temple. The present book 'Tirupati Sri Venkateswara' written by the Devasthanams epigraphist the late Sri Sadhu Subrahmanya Sastry was first published by TTDs in 1981. The book provides a detailed account of the history and liturgical aspects of the temple, besides containing extracts from the Varaha and Bhavishyottara puranas. It also vividly describes the salient features of the temple architecture, administration of the temple during the period of great imperial powers and extensively deals with the lasting contributions of musicians, poets and authors who immortalised the glory of Lord Srinivasa through their sublime poesy. We are happy to present this reprint of 'Tirupati Sri Venkateswara' which is an indispensable book for every devotee of Lord Venkateswara.