Chikka Tirupati is a very famous and powerful temple dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara (Balaji).It is believed to be the Dakshina (South) Tirupati, similar to the main Tirumala Tirupati.
Its full name is sometimes given as “Sri Prasanna Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Chikka Tirupati.”
“Chikka” means “small” — so it’s often thought of as a “Mini-Tirupati,” especially because rituals and temple festival styles are designed to emulate the famous Tirumala Venkateswara Temple tradition.
๐ Temple Details & Visiting Info
Temple timings: typically, 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM (all days of week).
Daily worship (poojas) occurs multiple times a day (morning and evening prayers).
Major festivals (like Tirupati) are celebrated here — the annual chariot (rathotsava) and other festival events. The idol of Venkateshwara here is distinctive: his right hand is in Varada Hasta (boon-granting posture)
๐ Location & How to Get There
- The temple is in Lakkur-hobli of Malur Taluk, Kolar District, Karnataka.
- Distance from Malur town: ~ 15 km.
- From Bengaluru, the distance is approx 40–50 km, depending on route taken.
- Common road routes: via Whitefield → ITPL → Hope Farm → onwards to Chikka Tirupati; or via Hoskote → NH-4 → Malur → turn to Chikka Tirupati.
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- Beautiful Dravidian-style temple architecture, giving a “mini-Tirupati” feel for devotees who can’t travel far — spiritual + accessible.
- Festivals and rituals are conducted much like a larger pilgrimage temple — great for devotees seeking traditional experience without travelling a long distance.
- It’s quiet, semi-rural location provides a peaceful ambience — good for a day-trip from Bengaluru or nearby towns.
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