The area is a pleasant spot, with the far off skyline and a shimmering marble shrine called Birla temple of Lord Sri Venkateswara being reflected in the small waves.

The Balaji Temple is located at Chilkur in Hyderabad district. It is 33 Kms away from Mehedipatnam. Approximately 75,000 to 1,00,000 devotees visit in a week. Generally temple gets heavy rush on Fridays and Sundays.

Sri Balaji Venkateshwara, the Pratyaksha Daiva in kaliyuga, is available at Chilkur to shower blessings on His devotees who for any reason are unable to go to Tirupati.Many devout worshippers flock to the temple,to receive the blessings of the Lord and his consorts throughout the year particularly during the Poolangi, Annakota and Brahmothsavams.