Venkateswara is a Hindu deity recognized as an avatar of the god Vishnu. He is a key deity for followers of the Srivaishnava sect of Hinduism in southern India. Venkateswara means “Lord of Venkata Hill” and refers to the location of the Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala on Venkata hill near Tirupati in the southeastern Indian state Andhra Pradesh. He is said to have the ability to provide his devotees with favors and to burn away sins.
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