otherwise called as SAHAJA SILA THORANAM...natural geological arch. it is the second of this kind in the world. Mythologically Lord Venkateswara walked through this arch from vaikuntam to Tirumala temple.

This being one of the rare rock formations is a big tourist attraction. it would be better if you could get hold of some local guys, who would explain interpretation of the formation

The Tirumala hills range is known to be the second oldest rock mountains considered to be over several million years old . The rock garden formed by Silathoranam is a natural rock formation in the form of an arch, near the Chakra Tirtham. its is worth a visit and and if one uses imagination one can visualize various animal/ bird... More

The rock garden is on the hill where the temple is located It is in the form of a toran (one which you hang on your house doors supported on door frame) - the difference here is this is made by nature and how the rock formation supports and stands is a wonder in itself Neat and clean place with... More

It is on top of the Tirumalai Hills. The place is well kept and worth the visit. This arch is also or better known as Shila Thoranam. It is believed that the Lord transformed himself to the rock. It is a rare phenomenon because it reads that two different types of rocks have made themselves into a natural arch. Secondly,... More

The sthilathoranam , peacock cage, and the natural rock bridge are all in one place and is worth a visit. The Natural bridge was more interesting. It looks as if it will fall anytime... looks more like, some one put one stone on the other recently... :-)