Birla Temple - Hyderabad-Boon For Andhra Pradesh

t wont be wrong to say that Andhra Pradesh is more visited by pilgrims, than by tourists. And most of the tourists who come to the state, are here to explore the many magnificent temples. Andhra Pradesh is home to the richest and second most visited religious place in the world. Just like temples in other South Indian states, temples of Andhra Pradesh are also magnificent in architecture and exquisite to look at. Though Lord Venkateshwara Temple in Tirupati is the most prominent religious place in the state, there are many other places as well that are hugely famous among pilgrims. Amaravati on the banks of River Krishna is an important pilgrim destination for both Hindus as well as Buddhists. Lord Amareswara Temple makes it a must visit for Hindus and one of the oldest Buddhist sites makes it appealing to Buddhist pilgrims. Here you will find the largest Buddhist stupa in India. Srisailam is a major place of worship as it is home to one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Being among the most ancient temples in South India, it is a temple revered by both Hindus and Buddhists. Hyderabad is a state that is dominated by Muslim population, so you will find many places important to Muslims. The most important without a doubt is the Mecca Masjid which is situated quite close to the famous Charminar.