Are foreigners allowed into Tirumala temple?

Whoever other than a Hindu are not allowed inside the temple as the priests say that its most holy place in the world. Since The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam is autonomous statutory body, no one can question it. read more

Muslims are allowed into the Tirupathi temple. But with a declaration that they are entering the temple in true faith. Legend says that, one of Lord Vishnu's wife is a Muslim. read more

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which manages the affairs of the countrys richest temple of Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh, has now banned the entry of all non-Hindus into the temple, if they do not declare their faith in Lord Venkateshwara, the presiding deity. read more