Sri Venkateswara Swami(Balaji) Temple In Greater Chicago

Dress code for both women and men: In accordance with proper religious decorum, all devotees are expected to cover their upper bodies including the shoulders, and wear clothing to cover below the knees. This is to maintain honor, decency, and modesty in a religious place so that everyone can worship in the serene environment of the Temple.

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Cultural Events

Historically, Hindu Temples have been the custodians of Indian Culture. They have played a major role in promoting, preserving and celebrating the various Indian art forms. Since music and dance are so interwoven with Hindu worship and rituals, the temples became the chosen centers for the presentation and nurturing of these arts and the artists.
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History


Thousands of devotees from the mid western states, especially from Chicago land used to travel to Pittsburgh to have darshan of Sri Venkateswara swami. While the experience was spiritually rewarding, the time and effort required to make the trip was making it difficult for many to have his darshan as often as their hearts desired.

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Gift Shop


The gift shop is wholly owned by the temple and is run by volunteers. The gift shop is open for your convenience on the weekends from 11.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. If you need to browse the shop on week days please do not hesitate to enquire at the temple office. We have mini Ganesh icon for your car, brass deepams, devotional CD...etc


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Utsavas


The town of Tirumala is said to be a place of "Nitya kalyanam pachaa toranam" which means that every day the town has the festive atmosphere of a wedding due to the many utsavas or festivals that take place there. The Sanskrit word "utsava" comes from the word "ut" meaning "removal" and "sava" which means "worldly sorrows" or "grief". 
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