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Note to players: Either the site’s name or the location it is commonly called after is acceptable. This site's bells began ringing spontaneously on November 7th, 1979 to signal the start of a three day Varuna japam that led to bountiful rain. During each day of the nine-day Srivari Brahmotsavam, a different vehicle parades this temple’s central murti, which is to remain there for the entire Kali Yuga. This temple performed a purification ritual after beef tallow contaminated its special laddu in 2024, sparking ire against the (*) TTD, the government trust which oversees and runs free buses to this temple. Donations to this temple help its dedicatee repay a debt to Kubera accrued to afford his lavish wedding to Padmāvatī. Neela Devī’s help in covering a bald spot created by a cowherd’s axe is honored by mokku, or offerings of hair made at this temple, which it sells for profit. This temple is dedicated to a form of Vishnu known as Balaji. For 10 points, (-5[1])name this most-visited temple in the world located in the hills of Tirumala. ■END■ (0[5])

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