Sri Purva Tirupati Balaji Temple

Sri Purva Tirupati Balaji Temple

Sri Purva Tirupati Balaji Temple is probably the youngest of all temples in Assam and the most recent addition to the list of temples in the city of Guwahati. The main attraction of the temple is the pure white and imposing structure makes the temple a major attraction in the city. The main deity of Sri Purva Tirupati Balaji Temple is Lord Balaji. The statue of the deity is carved out of a single rock weighing 4 tonnes. Many pilgrim visit the temple to witness the regular pujas and religious ceremonies making the temple, a very important pilgrimage destinations. At the starting of the temple, there is a Ganesha Shrine. The gopurams of Lord Ganesha and Rajgopuram, both are constructed in South Indian style with temple of Lord Ganesha rising to a height of 8 feet and Rajgopuram to 70 feet. The temple is located at Lokhra Betkuchi and there is regular transportation from the the main bus stand of Guwahati.