3 Review(s)

About The Book: A History of the Holy Shrine: Sri Venkatesa in Tirupati by Sakkottai Krishnaswamy Aiyangar offers a comprehensive historical account of the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, a major pilgrimage site in India. Aiyangar traces the temple’s origins, religious significance, and its development under dynasties like the Cholas and Vijayanagara rulers. The book also examines the role of the Tirumala-Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) in managing the temple and its socio-economic and cultural impact on the local community, highlighting its enduring importance as both a spiritual and social institution. About The Author: Krishnaswamy Aiyangar (1871–1946) was a renowned Indian historian known for his studies on South Indian history, especially the Vijayanagar Empire. His key works, such as Sources of Vijayanagar History (1919) and History of the Nayaks of Madura (1924), reshaped understanding of the region's political, cultural, and military past. The Title 'A History of the Holy Shrine of Sri Venkatesa in Tirupati written/authored/edited by S. Krishnaswami Aiyangar', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367801192 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 532 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.