The Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala, is the wealthiest and most visited Hindu temple in India. The site is associated with multiple myths of Vishnu. The temple enshrines a svayambhu (self-manifesting) image of the deity and is revered as the residence of Vishnu on earth during the Kali Yuga. It is considered a powerful place for pilgrims to visit and receive blessings. According to the myth, in order to pay for his marriage to Padmavati, Venkateswara takes out a loan from Kubera, the Hindu god of wealth. Devotees who give money to the Venkateswara Temple are said to help pay down the deity’s debts.
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