Sports and Entertainment
Sri Mahati Auditorium is a major auditorium owned & operated by TTD. Exclusive for Cultural & Spiritual activities. There are several parks in Tirupati, of which Tirupati Municipal Park is notable, abutting the Kapilatheertham by-pass road in Tirupati. This park is ideal for an evening stroll. Dancing musical fountains here are a special attraction.
The Shilparamam (Urban Haat) is located on the Tirupati-Tiruchanur road. This set up jointly by the Central and the State Tourism Departments. It houses a multipurpose auditorium with 600 seating capacity. Also has a boat club. Every Saturday and Sunday cultural programmes are conducted in the evenings.
Tirupati has nearly 25 cinema halls including a Multiplex, which screen Telugu, English and Hindi movies.
Cricket is the most watched and played sport in Tirupati. Volleyball is a major sport mainly in the rural areas surrounding the town. Tennis, Volleyball, and Badminton are played in colleges. Chess is also quite popular in Tirupati. The sports complex in S.V.Arts college campus is another special attraction.
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