Chilkur Balaji Temple History

 History Of Chilkur balaji :

Chilkur balaji temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara is located in chilkur village, which inturn is located on the banks of Osmansagar river, twenty five kilometers from Hyderabad city off the Vikarabad road. From the style, structure and appearance, it can be said that the temple was built half a millennium ago. Chilkur balaji temple attracts thousands of pilgrims every year and is an ideal place for retreat and meditation. 

Chilkur balaji temple is believed to be one of the oldest in Telangana region, having been built during the time of Akanna and Maddanna, the uncles of Bhakta Ramdasu. According to a legend, a devote who used to visit Tirupathi every year could not do so on one occasion owing to ill-health. God Balaji appeared in his dream and said, "I am right here in the jungle nearby, you don't have to worry." The devotee at once moved to the place indicated by the God in the dream and saw a mole- hill there, which he dug up.

Accidentally, the axe struck God Balaji's idol covered by the mole-hill below the chin and on the chest, and surprisingly blood started flowing profusely from the wounds, flooding the ground and turning it scarlet. The devote could not believe his eyes when he saw this. Suddenly he could not believe his ears also when he heard a voice from the sky which said,"Flood the mole-hill with cow's milk. "When the devote did so, a Swayambhu idol of God Balaji accompanied with Sridevi and Bhoodevi was found, and this idol was installed and a temple was built in Chilkur named as Chilkur balaji temple.

Lord venkateshwara, the Pratyaksha devata of kaliyugam, is thus available at Chilkur to shower blessings on his devotees who for any reason are unable to go to Tirupathi balaji temple. Many devotees flock to the temple, to receive the blessings of the Lord and his consorts throughout the year particularly during the Polangi, Annakota and Brahmotsavams periods.

With a sincere desire to revive the glory and importance of the Chilkur balaji temple, the idol of Ammavaru was installed in 1963, the year following the Chinese aggression on India. Ammavaru was given the name of Rajya lakshmi, signifying this welcome event. The unique feature of this idol is that lotus flowers are held in three hands and the fourth hand is in such a position towards the lotus feet which signifies Saranagathi doctrine.

Chilkur balaji temple has been visited by great Acharyas from time to time. A visit to this temple is a must for the Jeer of Ahobila mutt every time he visits hyderabad city, and in the temple is installed the idol of the first Jeer. The Tilakayaths of Sri Vallabhacharya Sampradaya have been regularly visiting the Chilkur balaji temple. Jagatguru sankaracharya of Sringeri mattam and his disciples graced the efforts of the trustees in improving the famous chilkur balaji temple.