Until 15 years ago, night life on Venkatanarayana Road at Thyagaraya Nagar would wrap up by 10 p.m. Thereafter, only Corporation sanitary workers could be seen cleaning up the road. But in the last 10 years, this road has become a home for food-lovers. Several vendor carts have come up, and nightlife is getting more vibrant on the road, even if it tilts towards food.
People visit this area for a few more reasons. This road also houses the famous Venkateswara Temple run by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. Thousands of people visit this temple every day; on weekends, one has to stand in a long queue to enter the temple. Natesan Park also attracts huge crowds. “Thousands of walkers and runners come here in the evening. Over the years, the facilities at the park have been upgraded. There is a space to skate and exercise, and a space for children to play. Lot of children come here after 7 p.m.,” says Thangaraj, who has been visiting this park for over 25 years.
