Situated in Tiruchanoor, at a distance of 5km from Tirupati, Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple is a famous temple dedicated to Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru. The Temple is also known as Alamelu Mangapuram temple. At present, the temple is administrated by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.

Location Andhra Pradesh , Chittoor, Hyderabad

Legend

According to the legends, once the great Sage Bhrigu came to see Lord Vishnu at Vaikunth. Lord Vishnu was sound asleep at the time. Sage Bhrigu felt it as a direct insult and gave a kick to the chest of Lord Vishnu. Lord Mahavishu graciously accepted his fault, and afterwards paid proper homage to Maharishi. Unable to carry the burden of witnessing the abuse of the Lord Vishnu at the hands of Maharshi Bhrigu, Goddess Lakshmi came to earth seeking penance near Swarnamukhi river. After 12 years of hard tapas, she emerged from the Golden Lotus on the 13th year on Panchami day during the last fortnight of Karteeka month. The Goddess Lakshmi was reincarnated as a Divine Child, capturing the King Akashraja's attention who took her as a daughter and naming her after the Lotus as Sri Padmavathi. Lord Vishnu also came down to  the Earth, seeking Goddess  Lakshmi. He took the form of Lord Venkateswara and married Sri Padmavathi.

Architecture

The temple is built according to the Dravidian style of architecture. There is a pond nearby the temple called Padmasarovaram. The temple is huge and has its own Puskarini and Prasadam Complex (free lunch distribution). The main temple is in pure gold. Sri Krishna Swamy Temple and Sri SundararajaSwamy Temple are sub-temples within the Padmavathi Temple.

Culture

Andhra Pradesh is definitely a priceless gem present in the tiara of Indian glory. The uniqueness of this state is distinctly observed from its diverse religions and communities followed by Andhra people. Tiruchanoor, is one of the oldest pilgrim towns located 5km away from Tirupati, is abode of Goddess Sri Padmavathi Devi. Tiruchanur is also known as Alamelu Mangapuram.

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Darsan Info

The temple opens at 5:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM

Darsan Dresscode

Devotees are advised to dress traditionally. Men are advised to wear dhoti or pyjamas with upper cloth. For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or churidar with pyjama and upper cloth.

Famous Festival

Navarathri Festival(Dasara)

Kartheeka Brahmotsavam

Float festaival

Vasanthotsavam

Rathasapthami

Temple Rituals

Suprabatham : 5:00 AM

Sahashra Namarchana : 5:30 AM

Padmavathi Parinayam (Kalyanotsavam) : 10:30 AM

Unjala Seva : 5:00 AM

Ekantha Seva : 9:00 AM

Sarvadarsanam : 7.00 AM to 6:00 PM

                        7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Special Rituals

Astothara Sata Kalasabhishekam is performed on 1st Wednesday of every month

Additional Info

 

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