Kalyana Venkateswara Temple, Narayanavanam

Sri Kalyana Venkatesvarasvami Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Narayanavanam, a town in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh state, India.[1][2] The Temple is dedicated to Kalyana Venkatesvara, a form of Vishnu.[2] The temple is situated at 2 km east of Puttur and 45 km south of Tirupati.[1] It is believed that Venkatesvara married his consort Padmavati at this place and then moved to Tirumala.[2]

Kalyana Venkateswara swamy Temple
కల్యాణ వేంకటేశ్వర స్వామి ఆలయం
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictTirupati district
DeityLord Kalyana Venkateswara
Location
LocationNarayanavanam
StateAndhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
Architecture
Completed1541 AD

Legend

As per legend, Narayanavanam is the capital of King Akasaraja, who is ruling this region. Akasaraja performed the marriage of his daughter Padmavati, the presiding deity of Padmavathi Temple, Tiruchanur to Venkateswara, the presiding deity of Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala, at this place.[2]

History

The temple was established in the year 1541 AD.[1] It was extended in later times.

Administration

The temple at present is being administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.

Poojas and Festivals

Daily rituals are held as per Vaikanasa Agama.

See also

References

  1. Southern India: A Guide to Monuments Sites & Museums. Roli Books Private Limited. 2013. ISBN 9788174369031.
  2. Tourist Guide to Andhra Pradesh. Sura Books. ISBN 9788174781765.

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