Travel News Desk,Even though actress Priyanka Chopra lives abroad, she still has great love for India, especially religiously. Let us tell you, while announcing the beginning of a 'new chapter' in her life, actress Priyanka Chopra visited "Chilkur Balaji Temple" in Hyderabad, the photo of which she shared with her fans on her social media account Instagram. However, Priyanka Chopra didn't elaborate on what he meant by 'new chapter', but social media users are speculating the beginning of the shooting of his film with SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu. Let us tell you, Chilkur Balaji Temple, located about 40 km from the border of Hyderabad, is a major center of faith. A large number of devotees from across the country and the world come to visit this temple.

Recognition and history of Chilkur Balaji Temple
Chilkur Balaji Temple is considered to be one of the oldest temples in Telangana, constructed during the time of Akkanna and Madanna, uncles of Bhakta Ramdas. There are many stories about this temple, one of which is that a devotee who used to visit Tirupati every year could not visit due to illness. After which Lord Venkateswara came in his dream and said, “I I am in the forest nearby. You need not worry." The devotee immediately went to the place revealed by the Lord in the dream and saw there a mole-hill, which he dug up. Where a swayambhu idol of Lord Balaji was found, and this idol was installed with proper rituals. And then a temple was built which is now known as Chilkur Balaji Temple.

You can get visa quickly after visiting the temple
Sri Chilkur Balaji Temple, also known as "Veeja Balaji Temple", is believed to have been built 500 years ago. Let us tell you, this is said because there is a popular belief among the devotees that taking the blessings of Lord Balaji here can make the visa approval process for international travel easier. This belief has attracted pilgrims from far and wide, further increasing the popularity and importance of the temple.

Every wish is fulfilled by coming here
It is believed that if a devotee performs 11 parikramas around the sanctum sanctorum of Shri Chilkur Balaji Temple with unwavering faith and devotion, and prays wholeheartedly for his/her wishes, the temple deity i.e. Balaji blesses that person. And fulfill the desires of their heart. After their wishes are fulfilled, devotees come here and do 108 parikrama. Let us tell you, the darshan time in Chilkur Balaji temple is from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm. The temple remains open throughout the week.

The belief of this temple is different from other temples.
What makes Chilkur Balaji Temple different from any other temple in India is that the worship here is done in a very unique way. This tradition has been going on for centuries. Let us tell you that, unlike many other temples, where devotees make offerings of money, coconuts, flowers or other items, any kind of monetary donation or offering is strictly banned in Shri Chilkur Balaji Temple. There is no Hundi (donation box) or any other means for devotees to donate money in the temple. The focus in the temple is entirely on spiritual devotion and prayer.

How to reach Chilkur Balaji Temple
By Air: Hyderabad Airport is the nearest airport, which is 20 kilometers away from Chilkur, from there you can easily get state buses, taxis and cabs to Chilkur.

By Rail: If you are coming by train, Himayat Nagar Railway Station Junction is just a few kilometers away from Chilkur. This station is connected to some parts of the states. By getting down here you can easily reach the temple.

By Road: Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC)
There are buses connecting Mehdipatnam to major cities. Let us tell you, a bus comes every 15 minutes. There are connecting buses from here to Chilkur. Chilkur is 42 kilometers from the main city of Hyderabad, it takes about one and a half hour to reach the temple. Chilkur is 83 kilometers from Bangalore and can be reached from the Bangalore-Hyderabad Highway.