Padmavathi Temple

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Padmavathi Temple, Tiruchanur
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Pradhana (Main) Gopuram of Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanur
Religion
Affiliation Hinduism
District Tirupati
Deity Padmavathi
Festivals Brahmotsavam, Panchami Teertham, Varalakshmi Vratam
Governing body Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
Location
Location Tiruchanur, Tirupati
State Andhra Pradesh
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
India Andhra Pradesh location map (current).svg
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Padmavathi Temple, Tiruchanur, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Geographic coordinates 13°36′28.1″N79°27′00.4″E / 13.607806°N 79.450111°E / 13.607806; 79.450111
Architecture
Type Dravidian architecture
Specifications
Temple(s)4
Inscriptions Sanskrit, Tamil, and Telugu
Elevation157.23 m (516 ft)
Website
tirumala.org

Padmavathi Temple [1] is the temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi or Alamelumanga, the consort of Lord Venkateswara. The temple is situated in Tiruchanur area of Tirupati city in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is under the administration of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.

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Legend

It is believed that the Goddess Lakshmi was born as Alamelu to Akasha Raja, the ruler of this region, and wed Venkateshwara of Tirupati. Goddess Lakshmi gave darshan to Lord Venkateswara on a red Lotus flower (Padma in Sanskrit) at Alamelu mangapuram after his deep penance for twelve years. According to tradition, the Mother Goddess manifested Herself in the holy Pushkarini called Padmasarovaram in a golden lotus. The Venkatachala Mahatyam states that Lord Suryanarayana was instrumental in blossoming of the lotus in full splendour. A temple dedicated to Lord Suryanarayana is situated on the eastern side of the Pushkarini. The Padma Purana gives a vivid description of the advent of the Goddess and subsequent wedding with Lord Srinivasa. The manifestation of Sri Padmavathi Devi occurred in the month of Karthika on Sukla Paksha Panchami when the star Uttarashada in the ascendent. The Brahmotsavam of the Goddess is celebrated with all pomp and glory to commemorate the auspicious occasion of Her avatara. [2]

Deity

Padmavathi (or Alamelumanga) is the main deity of the temple. Padmavathi is the incarnation of goddess Lakshmi and is consort of Lord Venkateswara. The deity is facing towards east.

Temple Timings


The temple typically opens at 4:50 am on most days and closes at 9:30 pm. However, on Fridays, it opens at 3:30 am. [3]

Padmasarovaram

Padmasarovaram and Sri Padmavathi Temple (background), Tiruchanur, Tirupati Padmavati ammavari koneru at tirucanuru, tirupati.JPG
Padmasarovaram and Sri Padmavathi Temple (background), Tiruchanur, Tirupati

Padmasarovaram is the Temple tank of Sri Padmavathi Temple. It is believed that Goddess Padmavathi manifested in this Tank in golden Lotus flower (padmam) on ‘Sukla Paksha Panchami’ day in the Kartheeka masam. [4]

Festivals

In Padmasarovaram, Chakra Snanam will be held on last day of Annual Padmavathi Brahmotsavams (Panchami Teertham) which will witness lakhs of Devotees taking a dip in the holy waters. [5]

Other Temples in Complex

Sri Suryanarayana Temple, Tiruchanur Tiruchanur 03.JPG
Sri Suryanarayana Temple, Tiruchanur

Sri Krishna Swamy Temple and Sri Sundararaja Swamy Temple are sub-temples within the Padmavathi Temple. Sri Krishna Swamy Temple is the earliest of the temples inside the temple complex. As per evidence this temple came into existence in the 1221 CE. Sri Sundararajaswamy Temple came into existence into 16th century and is dedicated to Sri Varadaraja Swamy and his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi. There is also a temple dedicated to Lord Suryanarayana opposite to Padmasarovaram (temple tank). This deity of this temple is believed to installed by Lord Venkateswara. [6]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple – Tirupati Tirumala Info". Tirupati Tirumala Info. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
  3. ↑ "Padmavathi Temple Timings". Tirupati Balaji Online. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  4. ↑ "Tiruchanur spruced up for annual fete Premises".
  5. ↑ "2 Lakh Take Holy Dip on 'Panchami Theertham'". Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  6. ↑ "Sub-temples at Tiruchanoor Premises" . Retrieved 21 July 2015.

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