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((more citations needed|date=August 2015))
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'''Alipiri Padala Mandapam''' or '''Alipiri''' is the place at foot of seven hills in [[Tirupati (city)|Tirupati]], the pilgrim city of Sri [[Venkateswara]] Swami, in the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is a neighbourhood of Tirupati city.

Alipiri is one of two ways to reach Tirumala on foot,<ref>((Cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2011/sep/24/srivari-mettu-shorter-arduous-path-to-tirumala-294134.html | title=Srivari Mettu: Shorter, arduous path to Tirumala ))</ref> and it was until recently the only one in modern times. Srivari Mettu, about 20&nbsp;km away, is the original one that was renovated and brought back to use in 2008. Alipiri is the longer route with 3550 steps,<ref>((Cite web | url=https://tirumalatirupationline.com/sri-vari-mettu-shortest-route-tirumala-walk/ | title=Srivari Mettu: Distance &#124; Location &#124; Timings &#124; History &#124; Steps Count &#124; Starting Point | date=6 April 2020 ))</ref> Srivari Mettu is shorter with 2388 steps.

Alipiri is also the foot of [[Tirumala ghat roads|two road ways]], one up and one down leading to [[Tirumala]] through the Seven Hills. It is therefore called "The Gate Way to [[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple]]"<ref name=ttd>((cite web|title=Sri vari padala mandapam, Alipiri|url=http://www.tirumala.org/TemplesAtTirupathi.aspx#id2|publisher=Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams|access-date=2015-08-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009144147/http://www.tirumala.org/TemplesAtTirupathi.aspx#id2|archive-date=9 October 2015|url-status=dead))</ref>

A long time ago, pilgrims used to climb all Seven Hills through the stepped way on foot because there were no other options. Pilgrims would visit from far away, cook and eat there and rest for some time. After resting, they would start to climb the steps.<ref>((Cite web |date=2022-05-06 |title=Alipiri Steps: Count, Opening Timings, Distance - TTD Seva Details |url=https://ttdsevadetails.in/alipiri-steps/ |access-date=2022-05-06 |language=en-US))</ref>

Now the entire stepped way is covered with a roof to protect pilgrims from sunlight and rain. Lights are also provided. Special privilege is provided to the pilgrims who came on foot to visit the Lord. ((citation needed|date=August 2015))

==Etymology==
Alipiri literally means "resting place"<ref>((Cite web | url=https://tirumalatirupationline.com/tirumala-alipiri-timings-route/ | title=Alipiri &#124; Reach Tirumala by Walk &#124; Tirumala Foot Steps Timings, Luggage Counter | date=25 March 2020 ))</ref>

==Temples==
[[File:Alipiri Padala mandapam-Gopuram Tirupati.jpg|thumb|left|Alipiri Padala mandapam-Gopuram, Tirupati]]

===Srivari Padala Mandapam===
Srivari Padala Mandapam is a temple dedicated to Lord [[Venkateswara]] at Alipiri. The presiding deity is referred to Padala Venkateswara Swamy.<ref name=ttd /> As per legend, Lord Venkateswara, after Ekantha Seva at Tirumala, would come visit his consort Padamavati at Tiruchanur, down the hill through Alipiri Steps path and would leave his footwear at this place and hence the name "Padala Mandapam"([[Telugu Language|Telugu]] : Padalu refers to Foot).<ref name=ttd /> Devotees going on Tirumala Yatra from Tirupati offer prayers here first by carrying "Srivari Padukalu"(believed to be a representation of the footwear worn by Lord Venkateswara himself) on their heads.<ref name=ttd /> The temple comes under Sri GovindarajaSwamy Temple circle and is being administered by [[Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams]].

===Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple===
There is a sub-temple dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narayana in the Alipiri Padala Mandapam Temple complex which lies east of Padala Mandapam. The temple entrance and the deity faces towards the west. It has a sub-shrine dedicated to [[Andal]].<ref name=ttd />

===Sri Vinayaka Swamy Temple===
There is also a temple dedicated to Lord [[Ganesha]] in the Alipiri Padala Mandapam Temple complex which lies on the 2nd [[Tirumala ghat roads|Ghat Road]] leading from Tirupati to Tirumala. Devotees going by Road will offer prayers at this temple before starting Tirumala Yatra.<ref name=ttd />

==Footsteps==
[[File:Divotee climbing steps at alipiri.JPG|thumb|Alipiri Footsteps leading to Tirumala]]
There is an ancient footsteps path to [[Tirumala]], that starts from Alipiri known as Alipiri Metlu. The Devotees to fulfil their Vow to [[Venkateswara|Lord Venkateswara]] will take this path to reach Tirumala on foot from Tirupati. It consists of a total 3550 Steps which makes a distance of 12&nbsp;km. A public service allows devotees to drop their luggage and footwear at the beginning of the steps to be collected once they reach the end of the steps free of cost.<ref>((Cite web |title=Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (Official Website) |url=https://www.tirumala.org/TirumalatoTirupathiOnFoot.aspx#:~:text=Transportation%20of%20luggage,%20free%20of,Reception%20Office%20Counter%20at%20Tirumala.&text=Drinking%20water%20along%20the%20footpath. |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=www.tirumala.org))</ref> There are four [[Gopuram|Gopurams(Temple Towers)]] on the way. It is completely roofed and passes through seven hills which are part of [[Seshachalam Hills]].<ref>((cite web|title=Tirupati to Tirumala on Foot|url=http://www.tirumala.org/TirumalatoTirupathiOnFoot.aspx|publisher=Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams|access-date=2015-06-06|archive-date=13 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150613181602/http://www.tirumala.org/TirumalatoTirupathiOnFoot.aspx|url-status=dead))</ref><ref>((cite web|title=By Walk to Tirumala Hills |url=http://gotirupati.com/by-walk-to-tirumala-hills/|publisher=Go Tirupati|access-date=2015-06-06))</ref><ref name="tirumala footway">((cite web|title=Tirupati to Tirumala on Foot|url=http://www.mytraveltalk.com/2011/03/pedestrian-path-foot-way-to-tirumal.html|work=Pedestrian path (foot way) to Tirumala|access-date=19 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025112922/http://www.mytraveltalk.com/2011/03/pedestrian-path-foot-way-to-tirumal.html|archive-date=25 October 2012|url-status=dead))</ref>

==Festivals==
All vaishnavite festivals will be celebrated at Padalamandapam Temple which includes Vaikuntha Ekadasi, Rathasapthami.

===Metlotsavam===
Metlotsavam is the festival which will be held once in three months, to the Alipiri footsteps leading to Tirumala. It is organised by Dasa sahitya project under [[Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams]]. The festival includes group of devotees taking a trek to Tirumala singing spiritual songs.<ref>((cite news|title=Tirupati to Tirumala on Foot|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/metlotsavam-ends-on-a-grand-note/article7517506.ece|work=Metlotsavam ends on a grand note| date=8 August 2015 |access-date=2015-08-26))</ref>

==Sapthagiri Security Zone==
At Alipiri, a security zone was established, in 2009, to screen vehicles and pilgrims entering Tirumala, to safeguard the hills from terrorists and anti-social elements.<ref>((cite web|title=New security set-up at Alipiri| website=[[The Hindu]]| url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/new-security-setup-at-alipiri/article188746.ece|access-date=22 June 2015))</ref>

==External links==
* [https://www.tirumala.org/ Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams]

== Reference lists ==
((reflist))
((Commons category|Alipiri))((Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala))((Tirupati topics))
((Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh))

[[Category:Tirupati| ]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Tirupati]]
[[Category:Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams]]

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