Every year, millions of devotees visit Tirumala Tirupati, carrying offerings of money, gold, and even their hair as an act of devotion. Many believe these offerings are expressions of faith but according to a cherished Hindu tradition, they also carry a deeper meaning. The legend says that Lord Vishnu, in his form as Lord Venkateswara (Srinivasa), once borrowed wealth from Kubera, the god of riches, to celebrate his divine wedding. Even today, devotees believe they are helping their beloved Lord fulfill that sacred promise.
