A History of the Holy Shrine of Sri Venkatesa in Tirupati

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.