Quick Facts

Culture & Lifestyle

• Cuisine: Tirupati is known for its Andhra cuisine, including spicy dishes like Pulihora (tamarind rice), Pesarattu (green gram pancake), and Chilies. A must-try dish is the Laddu offered at the Sri Venkateswara Temple, a famous prasadam (offering)
• Language: Telugu is the main language spoken, though Hindi and English are also commonly understood
• Shopping: Tirupati offers a variety of shopping options, including temple souvenirs, spiritual items, sarees, handicrafts, and jewelry. Popular shopping spots include Mahatma Gandhi Road and Balaji Shopping Complex
• Sports: Cricket is the most popular sport in Tirupati, with kabaddi and volleyball also enjoying local popularity
• Music & Dance: Traditional Carnatic music and classical dance forms like Bharatanatyam are widely practiced, along with devotional music and bhajans (religious songs)
• Education: Tirupati is home to several prominent educational institutions like Sri Venkateswara University, SVIMS (Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences), and National Institute of Technology, Tirupati (NIT-T)