Chilkur Balaji Temple
చిల్కూరు బాలాజీ దేవాలయం
An ancient temple known as the 'Visa Balaji', where many young people hoping to go abroad come to circle the shrine and pray for smooth visa applications.
The temple stands on the shore of Osman Sagar, about 25 km west of the city. It enshrines Venkateswara (Balaji) and is said to be several hundred years old. There is no donation box, no entry fee and no VIP entrance. It is highly renowned among IT workers and students heading abroad, because of the belief that a wish for a visa will be granted. Devotees circle the shrine 11 times when making the wish and 108 times once it comes true. Mornings are the least crowded. Shoes must be removed before entering the shrine, and modest dress is expected.
Opening hours
Approx. 05:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Taramati Baradari
- Qutb Shahi Tombs
- Golconda Fort
- Durgam Cheruvu & Cable Bridge
- Shilparamam
- Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park
- Jagannath Temple, Hyderabad
- Nehru Zoological Park