Tiruchanur Padmavathi Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Tiruchanur Padmavathi Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Tiruchanur, Tirupati,

Andhra Pradesh – 517 503

 Phone: +91 877 226 4585 / 226 4586

Amman

Padmavathi

Introduction

The Padmavathi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi, also known as Alamelumangai, the consort of Lord Venkateswara. Located in Tiruchanur, which is 5 km from Tirupati in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, this temple is an important pilgrimage site. Tiruchanur is also referred to as Alamelumangapuram or Alivelumanga Puram.

Puranic Significance

• Goddess Lakshmi, in her incarnation as Alamelu, was born to Akasha Raja, the ruler of the region. She later married Lord Venkateswara of Tirupati.
• It is said that Goddess Lakshmi gave darshan to Lord Venkateswara on a red Lotus flower (Padma) in Alarmelu Mangapuram, after his deep penance of twelve years.
• Padmasarovaram, the holy tank of the temple, is believed to be the place where Goddess Padmavathi manifested in a golden lotus.
• The event of her manifestation is described in the Padma Purana, where it is stated that Lord Suryanarayana played a key role in making the lotus blossom in full splendor.
• The Goddess manifested in Karthika month, on Sukla Paksha Panchami, with the star Uttara Shada in the ascendant.
• The Brahmotsavam of Goddess Padmavathi is celebrated with great grandeur to commemorate her divine incarnation and marriage to Lord Srinivasa.

Special Features

• Padmavathi, or Alamelumanga, is the main deity of the temple and is the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, who is the consort of Lord Venkateswara.
• The deity is positioned facing east.
• Padmasarovaram is the temple’s sacred tank, where the Goddess is believed to have manifested in a golden lotus.
• The temple is under the administration of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.

Beliefs

• The temple was originally known as Alarmelmangai Puram, as recorded in ancient inscriptions around Tirupati. Over time, the name evolved to Alamelu Mangapuram.

Festivals

• During the Annual Padmavathi Brahmotsavams, the temple celebrates Chakra Snanam in Padmasarovaram on the last day (called Panchami Teertham).
• On this day, lakhs of devotees gather to take a holy dip in the sacred waters of the tank.

Century/Period

12th Century CE

Managed By

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams

Nearest Bus Station

Tiruchanur

Nearest Railway Station

Tirupati Station

Nearest Airport

Tirupati

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