Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

Location: Venkatachalam hill, Tirumala, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh.

Few facts:

• also known as the Temple of Seven Hills as Venkatachalam hill is a part of the seven hills of Tirumala
• Lord Venkateswara, is also known by other names - Balaji or Srinivasa or Perumal
• It is the richest and the most visited place of worship in the world
• In Sri Vaishnava tradition, the temple is considered one of the 108 Divya Desam sites
• Sri Venkatachala Mahatyam is the most accepted legend with respect to Tirumala and provides the history of the temple across the various yugas
• Laddu is the most famous prasadam given at Tirumala Temple
• Best Time to Visit – September to February
• Main Festivals – 10 days of Brahmotsavam, Gregorian new-year day.
• Nearest Airport – Tirupati airport (15 kms)
• Nearest Railway station – Tirupati, Reningunta (15 kms

The Legend

Lord Venkateswara or Balaji is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu himself. It is believed that he came to reside on the southern bank of Swami Pushkarni, a tank which passes by Tirumala.

The seven hills around Tirumala-Tirupati are also known as Sapthagiri after the seven hoods of Sheshnag – the cosmic serpent. The temple of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatadri. According to one legend, as Saint Ramanuja born in 11th Century AD climbed the seven hills of Tirupati, Lord Srinivas- another name for Lord Venkateswara- appeared before him and gave him his blessings. And after that he is believed to have been blessed to live till the ripe age of 120 years to spread the gospel of Sri Venkateswara.

Tirupati is a result of contributions made by kings during their rule. Every ruler of the southern peninsula have paid homage to Lord Sri Venkateswara in this ancient shrine of Tirupati. The Pallavas of Kancheepuram (9th century AD), the Cholas of Thanjavur (a century later), the Pandyas of Madurai, and the kings and chieftains of Vijayanagar (14th - 15th century AD) were devotees of the Lord and they competed with one another in endowing the temple with rich offerings and contributions.

The Brahmotsavam is the most important temple festival celebrated at Tirupati-Balaji and is celebrated annually in September. This festival is especially grand every third year when it is called Navratri Brahmotsavam. On the third day of the Brahmotsavam, the temple car festival called Rathotsavam is held. Both the temple chariot and the Lord are beautifully decorated and taken around the streets of Tirumala.

Festivals in Tirupati

It is believed that Lord Sri Venkateswara enjoys festivals (utsavams), and therefore, every moment in Tirumala is considered a festive occasion. Important festivals areBrahmotsavam, Vinayaka Chavithi, Maha Shivaratri, Skhanda Shasthi and Annabhishekam

Tourist spots @ Andhra Pradesh

A.P is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city is Hyderabad. The State has the longest coastline (972 km) among all the States in India.

Andhra Pradesh is historically called the "Rice Bowl of India". It is currently the second largest producer of rice in India after West Bengal.Two major rivers, the Godavari and the Krishna run across the state.

Historically the region comprising the state was known as Andhraapatha, Andhradesa, Andhraavani, and Andhra vishaya. Andhra Pradesh was formed from Andhra State on 1 November 1956.

Pilgrimages and Religious Sites
Tirupati or Tirumala
It is a very important pilgrimage for Hindus throughout India. It is the richest piligrimage city (of any religious faith) in the world. Its main temple is dedicated to the god Venkateswara. Tirpuathi is located in Chittoor district.

Satyanarayana swamy temple
It is a famous in Annavaram in East Godavari district.

Kanaka Durga Temple
This is one of the famous in Andhra Pradesh which is situated in Vijayawada city.

Sri Kalahasti
It is one of the important ancient siva temples and is located on the banks of river Swarnamukhi in Chittoor district.

Simhachalam
This is a hill shrine 16 km away from Visakhapatnam on the other side of the Hill on the north of the city. One of the most exquisitely sculpted shrines of Andhra Pradesh, Simhachalam temple is situated 16 km from Vizag among thickly wooded hills. The beautifully-carved 16-pillared Natya mantapa and the 96-pillared Kalyana mantapa bear testimony to the architectural brilliance of the temple. Simhachalam is said in mythology to be the abode of the savior-god Narasimha, who rescued Prahlada from abusive father Hiranyakasipu.

Srisailam
It is another major temple in Andhra Pradesh of national importance. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the locations of the various Jyothirlingams.

Bhadrachalam
This is known for the Sri Rama temple and the Godavari river. This is the place where the famous Bhakta Ramadasu (originally - Kancherla Gopanna) wrote his devotional songs dedicated to lord Rama.

Basar - Saraswathi temple
It is another famous place for Saraswathi — goddess of education. Basara is located in Adilabad district.

Kanakadurga temple
It is a famous temple in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located on the Indrakeeladri hill in the city of Vijayawada on the banks of Krishna River.

Yaaganti Caves is also an important pilgrim center in Andhra Pradesh. Apart from that Mahanandi, Kurnool Dt is another piligrim center which is full of greenary. The famous Hindu Birla Mandir and Ramappa Temple, Muslim Mecca Masjid and Charminar as well as the statue of Buddha on the Hussain Sagar Lake are wonderful religious monuments in Andhra Pradesh.

Tourist spots @ Maharashtra

Located in the West region, Maharashtra is the third largest state of India by size and the second largest by population. It stretches from the west coast to the interior regions and its climate too varies with its geography. Maharashtra contains India's most industrialized region, the Mumbai-Pune belt. Agriculturally too, the state is one of India's more advanced and well-irrigated.

In the 17th Century, the Marathas rose under the leadership of Chhatrapati Shivaji against the Mughals who were ruling a large part of India. After the third Anglo-Maratha war, the empire ended and most of Maharashtra became part of Bombay state under a British Raj.

Maharashtra is the richest state in India, contributing to 15% of the country's industrial output and 13.2% of its GDP in year 2005-06.

Several wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and Project Tiger reserves have been created in Maharashtra, with the aim of conserving the rich bio-diversity of the region. As of May 2004, India has 92 national parks, of which 5 are located in Maharashtra. A large percentage of Maharashtra's forests and wildlife lie in the Vidarbha region.

Ajanta & Ellora Caves
One of the most outstanding specimens of ancient Indian heritage are the Ajanta & Ellora group of caves. Maharashtra state treasures this mesmerizing caves which were accidentally discovered in the 19th century by the British. Ellora houses 34 caves while Ajanta houses 29 caves. Each cave depicting a tale from the Jatakas or depicting stories of Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism.
How to get there?
Jalgaon is the best place to drop in for Ajanta if you like Rail journey.
Ajanta Caves remain closed on Monday and Ellora Caves remain closed on Tuesday. BOTH CAVES REMAIN OPEN ON ALL NATIONAL HOLIDAYS

Elephanta Caves
The Elephanta island is known for its great cave shrine, excavated in the 6th century. The island lies 10 km northeast to Apollo Bunder or Gateway of India. The island which was known as Gharapuri earlier is the glorious abode of Lord Shiva. This is land was renamed, Elephanta by the Portuguese who landed here, after the majestic carved elephant on this island.
How to get there?
The Elephanta Caves, dating back to 600 AD, can be reached by a ferry rideof about 1 hour from the Gateway of India.
Best time to visit: November to March is the ideal time to visit the island.
Open from 09 hours to 17 hours (except Mondays). Entry fee for those above 12 years - Rs. 5.00. Free entry on Fridays.

Murud Janjira
Sea Forts like the Siddi fort of Murud Janjira and Jaigad near Ganpatipule, the famous pilgrimage place belong to the Maratha period.Many other prominent forts of the Maratha period still exist- Panhala, Purandhar where Baji Prabhu laid down his life holding back the forces of Siddi Johar at a narrow pass, since christened Pavankhind, and Lohagad
How to get there?
Panvel is the nearest railhead. Mumbai is 165 kms away from Murud by road, approximately a four hour drive.
Site seeing: Janjira Fort, The Casa Fort, The Janjira Caves, The Temple of Lord Dattaraya, Alibagh Beach, Kashid Beach and Nandgaon Beach

Lonavala and Khandala
On the way to Pune from Mumbai come the two pleasant hill stations of Maharashtra, Lonavala and Khandala. Set at a height of 625 m they are located on the western slopes of the Sahyadri mountain range. The two hill stations are 5 kms apart. Fascinating panoramic beauty adorns these places. Khandala being the smaller of the two is relatively calmer. The lush greenery of the mountains especially during the monsoons and the misty paths attract tourist like honey bees here. The silver waterfalls amidst the lush greenery are extremely magical. Lonavala's bazaar is filled with surprises. The beauty of this place is a refreshing experience
How to get there?
Due to its location the Mumbai Pune highway, every car going towards South India via Pune pass through Lonavala and Khandala. The Mumbai Bangalore national highway all pass through Lonavala and Khandala. State buses, private buses, taxis, and package tour agencies offer regular services to Lonavala and Khandala. It is also well connected by rail. Connecting trains are available from Mumbai and Pune. The train journey to Lonavala and Khandala is awesome. The train passes through about 20 tunnels.
Site seeing: Gambhirnath Caves, Nagphani, Vaghdari, Khandala Dari, Gambhirnath Caves

Bassein Fort
Located just 55 kms. (a 90 min. journey) away from Bombay, is Bassein, one of the most important sea forts of Maharashtra. The last bastion of the first sea-faring foreign power in India, the Portuguese. Built by Bahadur Shah -Sultan of Gujarat from 1526-1537, it was initially one of a chain of forts intended to guard the coasts against the Portuguese and pirates. The Portuguese however captured it and remodelled the fort, building a citadel inside.
How to get there?
To get here, try the railways. the nearest Railway Station is Vasai Road (7 km). There are ST buses from Vasai Railway Station to Bassein Fort. 19 km away is Arnala Fort, (9 km from Virar ) a beautiful sea fort of Chhatrapati Shivaji. There are buses connecting Vasai city and Arnala Village and then ferry services to the Fort.

Raigad
Raigad also known as Durgadeshwar is the lord of all the 360 odd forts in the state of Maharashtra. Now you may wonder why is Raigad the king of all forts - but there is a very good reason behind Raigad being crowned thus. It is because Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who roused the patriotic fervour by his guru mantra, Hindavi Swaraj, which later, became his war cry, chose this fort as his capital. The fort was originally named Raigiri. It was renamed Raigad by Shivaji who was coronated on June 6, 1674
How to get there?
By road, Raigad is 23 km off the Mahad Junction on the left, and the road up is quite steep. The route is Mumbai - Panvel - Palaspe - Nagothane - Kolad - Indapur - Mangaon - (Raigad) - Mahad

Matheran
This place was discovered in 1850 and due to its greenery & shade it was immediately taken as the nearest hill station from Mumbai. Matheran is sightly above the plains so it is cool and provides respite from the heat of Mumbai. The place provides very nice views of the near by places, particularly on a clear day one can even see Mumbai from the Hart point. Though the local population of Matheran is very less but the visitors pour at this place frequently. Matheran has maintained the tranquility and peace by banning any kind of motor vehicle. The best season to visit this place is between November to June but the place is worth visiting any time of the year. During the monsoon the trails become very dirty and the place virtually shuts down.
Sites to see: Alexander Point, Charlotte Lake
How to reach there?
You can catch a Karjat bound local train from CST(a.k.a. VT Mumbai, India) on the Central Railway to Neral Station. From Neral Station , there is a toy train which runs to Matheran about 4 times in a day. This toy train is not operational when railway route is under maintenance or when there is a perceived hazard e.g. the monsoons. The only way to know about it is at the Neral Station. The train is normally full, so turn up in good time to ensure you get a ticket.

The toy train times (as of Feb '08) are: Matheran -> Neral:

• depart 0700, arrive 0840
• depart 0945, arrive 1125
• depart 1340, arrive 1520
• depart 1625, arrive 1810
• depart 1445, arrive 1625

Neral -> Matheran:

• depart 0730, arrive 0930
• depart 0850, arrive 1110
• depart 1015, arrive 1210
• depart 1705, arrive 1900
• depart 1215, arrive 1405

Panchagani
Situated at an altitude of 1334 mts it lies just 38 m below Mahabaleshwar. It gets name from the 5 hills around it. The way to Panchgani from Mahabaleshwar which is 18 kms is absolutely spectacular. The Krishna river that meanders through the farms, ravines and hamlets on one side and the coastal plains on the other side has a mesmeric charm. Panchgani has been a retreat for a long time. It displays architecture of Old British building. Parsi houses and the boarding school which would be almost a century old.
Places of Interest:
Numerous old British buildings and Parsi houses with most of them being famous educational institutes are present. There are as many as twenty boarding schools in Panchgani. P
anchagani with its immaculate natural beauty and rejuvenating oxygen levels prides itself of a TB Sanatorium. Patients are known to get healthier faster at Panchgani owing to its clean and unpolluted surroundings.
Best Times to Visit: September to May.
How to reach there?
Pune is a popular railway station for tourists to Panchgani at a distance of 98 km from Panchgani. Though the railway station nearest to happens to be at Wathar. Panchgani is well linked with Mumbai and Pune through road.

Sinhagad Fort
Sinhagad, is one of the important Maratha forts having a colourful history linked with it. A history that echoes with the bravery of the Maratha conquest of Kondana fort by Tanaji Malasure. Today. 24 kms. south-west of Pune, battle-scarred, it rises intimidating, amidst the Bhuleshwar range.
Location: 24 Kms. from Pune
How to reach there?
Regular PMT buses from Sarasbag

Resorts @ Hyderabad

The prominent resorts in and around Hyderabad include:

1. Leonia
2. Pragati Resorts
3. Lahari Resorts
4. Pavani Resorts
5. Jal Vihar
6. Mount Opera
7. Ocean Park
8. Treasure Island
9. Celebrity Club
10. Dhola-re-Dhani
11. Dream Valley
12. Alankrita Resorts
13. Spring Fields

Track mobile numbers

Usually your get a call or a sms from a mobile number and you wish to known the state and the operator from which the call is being made . Below is the list of number sequence of each mobile operator and the state in India where it operates.

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9205	–		9305	UE		9405	–		9705	I	AP		9805	A	HP		9905	R	BR
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9208	–		9308	BR		9408	–		9708	I	BR		9808	D	UW		9908	A	AP
9209	–		9309	–		9409	–		9709	E	BR		9809	D	KL		9909	V	GJ
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9211	DL		9311	DL		9411	UW		9711	V	DL		9811	V	DL		9911	I	DL
9212	DL		9312	DL		9412	UW		9712	V	GJ		9812	I	HR		9912	I	AP
9213	DL		9313	DL		9413	RJ		9713	-	–		9813	V	HR		9913	V	GJ
9214	RJ		9314	RJ		9414	RJ		9714	I	GJ		9814	S	PB		9914	S	PB
9215	HR		9315	HR		9415	UE		9715	a	TN		9815	A	PB		9915	A	PB
9216	PB		9316	PB		9416	HR		9716	a	DL		9816	A	HP		9916	V	KA
9217	PB		9317	PB		9417	PB		9717	A	DL		9817	R	HP		9917	I	UW
9218	HP		9318	HP		9418	HP		9718	I	DL		9818	A	DL		9918	V	UE
9219	UW		9319	UW		9419	JK		9719	V	UW		9819	V	MU		9919	V	UE
9220	MU		9320	MU		9420	MH		9720	V	UW		9820	V	MU		9920	V	MU
9221	MU		9321	MU		9421	MH		9721	V	UE		9821	B	MU		9921	I	MH
9222	MU		9322	MU		9422	MH		9722	a	GJ		9822	I	MH		9922	I	MH
9223	MU		9323	MU		9423	MH		9723	I	GJ		9823	V	MH		9923	V	MH
9224	MU		9324	MU		9424	MP		9724	A	GJ		9824	I	GJ		9924	I	GJ
9225	MH		9325	MH		9425	MP		9725	A	GJ		9825	V	GJ		9925	V	GJ
9226	MH		9326	MH		9426	GJ		9726	V	GJ		9826	I	MP		9926	I	MP
9227	GJ		9327	GJ		9427	GJ		9727	V	GJ		9827	R	MP		9927	I	UW
9228	GJ		9328	GJ		9428	GJ		9728	I	HR		9828	V	RJ		9928	A	RJ
9229	MP		9329	MP		9429	GJ		9729	A	HR		9829	A	RJ		9929	A	RJ
9230	KO		9330	KO		9430	BR		9730	A	MH		9830	V	KO		9930	V	MU
9231	KO		9331	KO		9431	BR		9731	A	KA		9831	A	KO		9931	A	BR
9232	WB		9332	WB		9432	KO		9732	V	WB		9832	R	WB		9932	A	WB
9233	WB		9333	WB		9433	KO		9733	V	WB		9833	V	MU		9933	A	WB
9234	BR		9334	BR		9434	WB		9734	V	WB		9834	A	MP		9934	A	BR
9235	UE		9335	UE		9435	AS		9735	V	WB		9835	R	BR		9935	A	UE
9236	UE		9336	UE		9436	NE		9736	E	HP		9836	V	KO		9936	A	UE
9237	OR		9337	OR		9437	OR		9737	-	–		9837	I	UW		9937	A	OR
9238	OR		9338	OR		9438	OR		9738	a	KA		9838	V	UE		9938	A	OR
9239	KO		9339	KO		9439	–		9739	V	KA		9839	V	UE		9939	A	BR
9240	CH		9340	CH		9440	AP		9740	A	KA		9840	A	CH		9940	A	CH
9241	KA		9341	KA		9441	AP		9741	A	KA		9841	a	CH		9941	a	CH
9242	KA		9342	KA		9442	TN		9742	V	KA		9842	a	TN		9942	a	TN
9243	KA		9343	KA		9443	TN		9743	S	KA		9843	V	TN		9943	V	TN
9244	TN		9344	TN		9444	CH		9744	I	KL		9844	S	KA		9944	A	TN
9245	TN		9345	TN		9445	CH		9745	V	KL		9845	A	KA		9945	A	KA
9246	AP		9346	AP		9446	KL		9746	A	KL		9846	V	KL		9946	V	KL
9247	AP		9347	AP		9447	KL		9747	I	KL		9847	I	KL		9947	I	KL
9248	AP		9348	AP		9448	KA		9748	A	KO		9848	I	AP		9948	I	AP
9249	KL		9349	KL		9449	KA		9749	R	WB		9849	A	AP		9949	A	AP
9250	DL		9350	DL		9450	UE		9750	a	TN		9850	I	MH		9950	A	RJ
9251	RJ		9351	RJ		9451	UE		9751	V	TN		9851	D	WB		9951	I	AP
9252	RJ		9352	RJ		9452	UE		9752	A	MP		9852	D	BR		9952	A	TN
9253	HR		9353	HR		9453	UE		9753	I	MP		9853	D	OR		9953	V	DL
9254	HR		9354	HR		9454	UE		9754	I	MP		9854	D	AS		9954	A	AS
9255	HR		9355	HR		9455	–		9755	A	MP		9855	S	PB		9955	A	BR
9256	PB		9356	PB		9456	UW		9756	I	UW		9856	D	NE		9956	A	UE
9257	PB		9357	PB		9457	UW		9757	M	MU		9857	D	HP		9957	A	AS
9258	UW		9358	UW		9458	–		9758	V	UW		9858	D	JK		9958	A	DL
9259	UW		9359	UW		9459	–		9759	V	UW		9859	D	AS		9959	A	AP
9260	TN		9360	TN		9460	RJ		9760	A	UW		9860	A	MH		9960	A	MH
9261	TN		9361	TN		9461	RJ		9761	V	UW		9861	R	OR		9961	I	KL
9262	TN		9362	TN		9462	–		9762	a	MH		9862	A	NE		9962	V	CH
9263	TN		9363	TN		9463	PB		9763	I	MH		9863	R	NE		9963	A	AP
9264	TN		9364	TN		9464	PB		9764	V	MH		9864	R	AS		9964	S	KA
9265	TN		9365	TN		9465	–		9765	V	MH		9865	a	TN		9965	a	TN
9266	TN		9366	TN		9466	HR		9766	A	MH		9866	A	AP		9966	V	AP
9267	TN		9367	TN		9467	–		9767	I	MH		9867	A	MU		9967	A	MU
9268	–		9368	–		9468	–		9768	a	MU		9868	M	DL		9968	M	DL
9269	–		9369	–		9469	JK		9769	V	MU		9869	M	MU		9969	M	MU
9270	MH		9370	MH		9470	BR		9770	R	MP		9870	B	MU		9970	A	MH
9271	MH		9371	MH		9471	–		9771	A	BR		9871	A	DL		9971	A	DL
9272	MH		9372	MH		9472	–		9772	V	RJ		9872	A	PB		9972	A	KA
9273	MH		9373	MH		9473	–		9773	B	MU		9873	V	DL		9973	A	BR
9274	GJ		9374	GJ		9474	WB		9774	E	NE		9874	V	KO		9974	A	GJ
9275	GJ		9375	GJ		9475	–		9775	V	WB		9875	r	RJ		9975	A	MH
9276	GJ		9376	GJ		9476	–		9776	E	OR		9876	A	PB		9976	a	TN
9277	GJ		9377	GJ		9477	–		9777	A	OR		9877	F	PB		9977	I	MP
9278	–		9378	–		9478	–		9778	R	OR		9878	A	PB		9978	V	GJ
9279	–		9379	–		9479	–		9779	A	PB		9879	V	GJ		9979	V	GJ
9280	CH		9380	CH		9480	KA		9780	V	PB		9880	A	KA		9980	A	KA
9281	CH		9381	CH		9481	–		9781	S	PB		9881	I	MH		9981	A	MP
9282	CH		9382	CH		9482	–		9782	a	RJ		9882	I	HP		9982	V	RJ
9283	CH		9383	CH		9483	–		9783	V	RJ		9883	R	KO		9983	V	RJ
9284	CH		9384	CH		9484	–		9784	A	RJ		9884	V	CH		9984	V	UE
9285	CH		9385	CH		9485	–		9785	I	RJ		9885	V	AP		9985	V	AP
9286	–		9386	–		9486	TN		9786	V	TN		9886	V	KA		9986	V	KA
9287	KL		9387	KL		9487	–		9787	V	TN		9887	I	RJ		9987	A	MU
9288	KL		9388	KL		9488	–		9788	a	TN		9888	V	PB		9988	V	PB
9289	–		9389	–		9489	–		9789	A	TN		9889	I	UE		9989	A	AP
9290	AP		9390	AP		9490	AP		9790	A	TN		9890	A	MH		9990	I	DL
9291	AP		9391	AP		9491	AP		9791	A	TN		9891	I	DL		9991	V	HR
9292	AP		9392	AP		9492	–		9792	V	UE		9892	A	MU		9992	I	HR
9293	AP		9393	AP		9493	–		9793	A	UE		9893	A	MP		9993	A	MP
9294	AP		9394	AP		9494	–		9794	A	UE		9894	A	TN		9994	A	TN
9295	AP		9395	AP		9495	KL		9795	I	UE		9895	A	KL		9995	A	KL
9296	AP		9396	AP		9496	–		9796	E	JK		9896	A	HR		9996	A	HR
9297	AP		9397	AP		9497	–		9797	A	JK		9897	A	UW		9997	A	UW
9298	AP		9398	AP		9498	–		9798	R	BR		9898	A	GJ		9998	A	GJ
9299	AP		9399	AP		9499	–		9799	A	RJ		9899	V	DL		9999	V	DL

Mobile users are going as never before , new 90 and 96 series added recently in INDIA are as follows

• 9000 Airtel Andhra Pradesh
• 9001 Airtel Rajasthan
• 9002 Airtel West Bengal
• 9003 Airtel Tamil Nadu
• 9004 Airtel Mumbai
• 9005 Airtel UP(east)
• 9006 Airtel Bihar Jharkhand
• 9007 Airtel Kolkata
• 9008 Airtel Karnataka
• 9009 Idea Madhya Pradesh
• 9010 Idea Andhra Pradesh
• 9011 Idea Maharashtra
• 9012 Idea UP(west)
• 9013 Mtnl Dolphin Delhi
• 9014 Reliance Gsm Andhra Pradesh
• 9015 Reliance Gsm Delhi
• 9016 Reliance Gsm Gujrat
• 9017 Reliance Gsm Haryana
• 9018 Reliance Gsm Jammu Kashmir
• 9019 Reliance Gsm Karnataka
• 9020 Reliance Gsm Kerala
• 9021 Reliance Gsm Maharashtra
• 9022 Reliance Gsm Mumbai
• 9023 Reliance Gsm Punjab
• 9024 Reliance Gsm Rajasthan
• 9025 Reliance Gsm Tamil Nadu
• 9026 Reliance Gsm UP(east)
• 9027 Reliance Gsm UP(west)
• 9028 Tata Gsm Maharashtra
• 9029 Tata Gsm Mumbai
• 9030 Tata Gsm Andaa Pradesh
• 9031 Tata Gsm Bihar Jharkhand
• 9032 Tata Gsm Delhi
• 9033 Tata Gsm Gujrat
• 9034 Tata Gsm Haryana
• 9035 Tata Gsm Himachal Pradesh
• 9036 Tata Gsm Karnataka
• 9037 Tata Gsm Kerala
• 9038 Tata Gsm Kolkata
• 9039 Tata Gsm Madhya Pradesh
• 9040 Tata Gsm Orrisa
• 9041 Tata Gsm Punjab
• 9042 Tata Gsm Rajasthan
• 9043 Tata Gsm Tamil Nadu
• 9044 Tata Gsm UP(east)
• 9045 Tata Gsm UP(west)
• 9046 Tata Gsm West Bengal
• 9047 Vodafone(Hutch) Tamil Nadu
• 9048 Vodafone(Hutch) Kerala
• 9049 Vodafone(Hutch) Maharashtra
• 9050 Vodafone(Hutch) Haryana
• 9051 Vodafone(Hutch) Kolkata
• 9052 Vodafone(Hutch) Andhra Pradesh
• 9053 Unitech Haryana
• 9054 Unitech Himachal Pradesh
• 9055 Unitech Jammu Kashmir
• 9056 Unitech Punjab
• 9057 Unitech Rajasthan
• 9058 Unitech UP(west)
• 9059 Unitech Andhra Pradesh
• 9060 Unitech Karnataka
• 9061 Unitech Kerala
• 9062 Unitech Kolkata
• 9063 Datacom Andhra Pradesh
• 9064 Datacom Assam
• 9065 Datacom Bihar Jharkhand
• 9066 Datacom Delhi
• 9067 Datacom Gujrat
• 9068 Datacom Haryana
• 9069 Datacom Himachal Pradesh
• 9070 Datacom Jammu Kashmir
• 9071 Datacom Karnataka
• 9072 Datacom Kerala
• 9073 Datacom Kolkata
• 9074 Datacom Madhya Pradesh
• 9075 Datacom Maharashtra
• 9076 Datacom Mumbai
• 9077 Datacom North East
• 9078 Datacom Orrisa
• 9079 Datacom Rajasthan
• 9080 Datacom Tamil Nadu
• 9081 Datacom UP(east)
• 9082 Datacom UP(west)
• 9083 Datacom West Bengal
• 9084 Unitech Delhi
• 9085 Idea Assam
• 9086 Idea Jammu Kashmir
• 9087 Idea Karnataka
• 9088 Idea Kolkata
• 9089 Idea North East
• 9090 Idea Orrisa
• 9091 Idea Punjab
• 9092 Idea Tamil Nadu
• 9093 Idea West Bengal
• 9094 Aircel Chennai
• 9095 Aircel Tamil Nadu
• 9096 Airtel Maharashtra
• 9097 Aircel Bihar Jharkhand
• 9098 Reliance Gsm Madhya Pradesh
• 9099 Vodafone(Hutch) Gujrat

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• 9600 Airtel TAMILNADU
• 9601 Airtel GUJRAT
• 9602 Airtel RAJASTHAN
• 9603 IDEA ANDHRA PRADESH
• 9604 IDEA MAHARASHTRA
• 9605 IDEA KERALA
• 9606 RELIANCE (GSM) NORTH EAST
• 9607 RELIANCE (GSM) ASSAM
• 9608 RELIANCE (GSM) BIHAR & JHARKHAND
• 9609 VODAFONE WEST BENGAL& ANDAMAN NIKOBAR
• 9610 VODAFONE RAJASTHAN
• 9611 Airtel KARNATAKA
• 9612 Airtel NORTH EAST
• 9613 AIRCEL ASSAM
• 9614 AIRCEL WEST BENGAL & ANDAMAN NIKOBAR
• 9615 AIRCEL NORTH EAST
• 9616 IDEA UTTAR PRADESH(EAST)
• 9617 IDEA MADHYA PRADESH & CHHATTISGARH
• 9618 Airtel ANDHRA PRADESH
• 9619 VODAFONE MUMBAI
• 9620 VODAFONE KARNATAKA
• 9621 Airtel UTTAR PRADESH(EAST)
• 9622 Airtel JAMMU & KASHMIR
• 9623 IDEA MAHARASHTRA
• 9624 IDEA GUJRAT
• 9625 RELIANCE (GSM) HIMACHAL PRADESH
• 9626 VODAFONE TAMILNADU
• 9627 VODAFONE UTTAR PRADESH(WEST) & UTTARANCHAL
• 9628 VODAFONE UTTAR PRADESH(EAST)
• 9629 Airtel TAMILNADU
• 9630 Airtel MADHYA PRADESH & CHHATTISGARH
• 9631 Airtel BIHAR & JHARKHAND
• 9632 Airtel KARNATAKA
• 9633 Airtel KERALA
• 9634 Airtel UTTAR PRADESH(WEST) & UTTARANCHAL
• 9635 Airtel WEST BENGAL & ANDAMAN NIKOBAR
• 9636 Airtel RAJASTHAN
• 9637 VODAFONE MAHARASHTRA
• 9638 VODAFONE GUJRAT
• 9639 IDEA UTTAR PRADESH(WEST) & UTTARANCHAL
• 9640 IDEA ANDHRA PRADESH
• 9641 RELIANCE (GSM) WEST BENGAL & ANDAMAN NIKOBAR
• 9642 VODAFONE ANDHRA PRADESH
• 9643 NA NA
• 9644 NA NA
• 9645 VODAFONE KERALA
• 9646 VODAFONE PUNJAB
• 9647 VODAFONE WEST BENGAL & ANDAMAN NIKOBAR
• 9648 VODAFONE UTTAR PRADESH(EAST)
• 9649 VODAFONE RAJASTHAN
• 9650 Airtel DELHI
• 9651 Airtel UTTAR PRADESH(EAST)
• 9652 Airtel ANDHRA PRADESH
• 9653 HFCL CONNECT (CDMA) PUNJAB
• 9654 VODAFONE DELHI
• 9655 VODAFONE TAMILNADU
• 9656 IDEA KERALA
• 9657 IDEA MAHARASHTRA
• 9658 AIRCEL ORISSA
• 9659 AIRCEL TAMILNADU
• 9660 Airtel RAJASTHAN
• 9661 Airtel BIHAR & JHARKHAND
• 9662 Airtel GUJRAT
• 9663 Airtel KARNATAKA
• 9664 LOOP MUMBAI
• 9665 Airtel MAHARASHTRA
• 9666 IDEA ANDHRA PRADESH
• 9667 MTS RAJASTHAN
• 9668 Airtel ORISSA
• 9669 IDEA MADHYA PRADESH & CHHATTISGARH
• 9670 VODAFONE UTTAR PRADESH(EAST)
• 9671 VODAFONE HARYANA
• 9672 VODAFONE RAJASTHAN
• 9673 VODAFONE MAHARASHTRA
• 9674 VODAFONE KOLKATA
• 9675 VODAFONE UTTAR PRADESH(WEST) & UTTARANCHAL
• 9676 Airtel ANDHRA PRADESH
• 9677 Airtel TAMILNADU
• 9678 Airtel ASSAM
• 9679 Airtel WEST BENGA & ANDAMAN NIKOBAR
• 9680 Airtel RAJASTHAN
• 9681 RELIANCE (GSM) KOLKATA
• 9682 BSNLOOP(CDMA) UTTAR PRADESH(WEST) & UTTARANCHAL
• 9683 BSNLOOP(CDMA) HARYANA
• 9684 BSNLOOP(CDMA) MAHARASHTRA
• 9685 Airtel MADHYA PRADESH & CHHATTISGARH
• 9686 Airtel KARNATAKA
• 9687 VODAFONE GUJRAT
• 9688 AIRCEL TAMILNADU
• 9689 IDEA MAHARASHTRA
• 9690 IDEA UTTAR PRADESH(WEST) & UTTARANCHAL
• 9691 RELIANCE (GSM) MADHYA PRADESH & CHHATTISGARH
• 9692 RELIANCE (GSM) ORISSA
• 9693 RELIANCE (GSM) BIHAR & JHARKHAND
• 9694 IDEA RAJASTHAN
• 9695 Airtel UTTAR PRADESH(EAST)
• 9696 RELIANCE (GSM) UTTAR PRADESH(EAST)
• 9697 AIRCEL JAMMU & KASHMIR
• 9698 AIRCEL TAMILNADU
• 9699 RELIANCE (GSM) MUMBAI

Abbreviations

Telecom Circles	Cellular Operator
AP - ANDHRA PRADESH AS - ASSAM BR - BIHAR & JHARKHAND CH - CHENNAI DL - DELHI GJ - GUJRAT HP - HIMACHAL PRADESH HR - HARYANA JK - JAMMU & KASHMIR KL - KERALA KA - KARNATAKA KO - KOLKATA MH - MAHARASHTRA MP - MP & CHHATTISGARH MU - MUMBAI NE - NORTH EAST OR - ORISSA PB - PUNJAB RJ - RAJASTHAN TN - TAMILNADU UE - UP (EAST) UW - UP (WEST) & UTTARANCHAL WB - WEST BENGAL & ANDAMAN	A - AIRTEL a - AIRCEL LTD. B - BPL MOBILE D - DISHNET WIRELESS LTD. E - ESSAR SPACETEL F - HFCL CONNECT V - VODAFONE (HUTCH) I - IDEA M - DOLPHIN (MTNL) R - RELIANCE TELECOM PVT. LTD. r - RAINBOW (SHYAM) (CDMA) RIM - RELIANCE INDIA (CDMA) S - SPICE COMMUNICATIONS CELLONE- BSNL TATA INDICOM (CDMA)

Currently all Indian mobile /cellular phone numbers are 10 digits long, split up as OO-AA-NNNNNN where OO is the operator code, AA is the zone code assigned to the operator, and NNNNNN is the subscriber number. If you wish to call from any other country to INDIA , you need to prefix +91 to this ten digit number.