The Tirumala Temple

DETAILS : 

• Author : Dr. N. Ramesan
  
• Publisher : Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Tirupati
  
• Language : English
  
• Hardcover : 620 Pages
  
• Edition : 2023
  
• Weight : 1450 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Tirumala Temple by Dr. N. Ramesan is considered one of the most authoritative historical and archaeological accounts of the world-famous Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala. Published by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), this book moves beyond religious folklore to provide a scholarly examination of the temple’s evolution through the centuries.

Dr. Ramesan utilizes epigraphical evidence, copper plate inscriptions, and architectural analysis to trace the temple’s history from the Pallava and Chola periods through the golden age of the Vijayanagara Empire to the modern era.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. N. Ramesan (1921–1981) was a distinguished scholar, historian, and a member of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). He served as the Director of Archaeology and Museums in Andhra Pradesh. His unique position allowed him unfettered access to the temple's archives and inscriptions. He was known for his meticulous research style, blending his administrative precision with a deep passion for Indian heritage and iconography.