Richest Temple in India

The Vishnu Temple in the city of Tirupathi built in the 10th century, is the world's largest religious pilgrimage destination. Larger than either Rome or Mecca, an average of 30,000 visitors donate $6.5 million (US) to the temple everyday.

Being the most popular Hindu temple of India there are many, at times contradicting, stories on the origin of the temple. In general, Lord Venkateswara is said to be Lord Vishnu through his incarnation as Lord Varaha.The temple is pre-historic in existence. The historical period is believed to begin from the Pallavas of Tamil Nadu. According to historians, following Pallavas almost all rulers of South India (like Cholas, Pandyas, Cheras and even Maratha rulers) had contributed immensely to the wealth and popularity of the temple