Ananda Nilayam

Ananda Nilayam

📍 Ananda Nilayam, Vimana Pradakshinam, Sankumitta Nagar, Tirumala, Tirupati (Urban), Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, 517504, India

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construction year

Gilded reportedly 839 and again 16th century; reconstructed 1950s-60s

Verified 16 Sept 2026

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Tradition says

One tradition says Garuda brought it from Vaikunta.

Historians say

The gold-plated vimana over the sanctum, the Abode of Happiness. Real gold plating, not paint, and the first thing visible on the climb.

Where to go next

Nearby

Sri Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala

Ananda Nilayam and Sri Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala are about 13 m apart in tirupati. · 13 m

Bangaru Vakili (golden door)

Ananda Nilayam and Bangaru Vakili (golden door) are about 28 m apart in tirupati. · 28 m

Dhwaja Sthambam

Ananda Nilayam and Dhwaja Sthambam are about 55 m apart in tirupati. · 55 m

Shri Laxmi Narsimha Swami Sannidhi

Ananda Nilayam and Shri Laxmi Narsimha Swami Sannidhi are about 61 m apart in tirupati. · 61 m

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