Padmavathi Temple
Padmavathi Temple[1] is the temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi or Alamelumanga, the consort of Lord Venkateswara. The temple is situated in Tiruchanur, Tirupati in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is under the administration of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
| 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 |
| Country | India |
.svg.png.webp)  Location in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°40′59.7″N 79°20′49.9″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Temple(s) | 4 |
| Inscriptions | Sanskrit, Tamil, and Telugu |
| Website | |
| tirumala.org | |
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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 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 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 AD. 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]
See also
References
- "SRI PADMAVATHI AMMAVARU TEMPLE,TIRUCHANOOR SEVA DETAILS". Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- "Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple – Tirupati Tirumala Info". Tirupati Tirumala Info. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- "Padmavathi Temple Timings". Tirupati Balaji Online. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- "Tiruchanur spruced up for annual fete Premises".
- "2 Lakh Take Holy Dip on 'Panchami Theertham'". Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- "Sub-temples at Tiruchanoor Premises". Retrieved 21 July 2015.
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