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