this set of steps is anointed by pilgrims on their way to see Lord Venkateshvara at the most visited shrine in the world on the holy mountain of tirumala, just outside of tirupati, some 270 km away. there are over 4,000 steps on the path, which is around 12 km long. i walked the entire path bare-foot, as is the custom. it was a brilliant walk, even though i was not able to see the Lord Venkateshvara this time. next time perhaps...
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