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Across
  1. 5. | The Sanskrit term meaning "Seven Hills," representing the seven hoods of the cosmic serpent Adisesha. |
  2. 8. | The primary deity worshipped at the famous hill temple of Tirumala.
  3. 9. | The popular name by which Lord Venkateswara is known, especially in Northern India. |
  4. 10. | The iconic, GI-tagged sweet given as the main *prasadam* to devotees. |
  5. 11. | The large, fabric-covered collection vessel where devotees place their monetary and jewelry offerings. |
Down
  1. 1. | The ritual of completely shaving one's head as an offering of humility and devotion. |
  2. 2. | The powerful, repetitive chant echoed by millions of pilgrims on their journey. |
  3. 3. | The divine consort of Lord Venkateswara, who has her own major temple nearby in Tiruchanur. |
  4. 4. | The sacred hill town where the main temple complex is located. |
  5. 6. | The general term for the sanctified food blessed by the deity and distributed to pilgrims. |
  6. 7. | The famous starting point at the foot of the hills for pilgrims walking up the mountain steps. |