Narayanavanam Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Narayanavanam Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, Narayanavanam, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh – 517 581 Phone: +91 8577 224 417

Deity

Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy Amman: Padmavathi

Introduction

• Location: Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy Temple is situated in Narayanavanam, a town in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India.
• Deities:
  • Presiding Deity: Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy (a form of Lord Vishnu).
  • Consort: Padmavathi.
• Administration: Managed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).

Puranic Significance

• Establishment: The temple was founded in 1541 AD and later extended.
• Legend: Narayanavanam was the capital of King Akasaraja. The king organized the marriage of his daughter, Padmavathi (the presiding deity of Padmavathi Temple, Tiruchanur), to Venkateswara (the deity of Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala) at this location.
• Rituals: Daily rituals are conducted according to the Vaikanasa Agama.

Special Features

• Unique Aspect: The temple complex uniquely houses both Venkateswara Swamy and Padmavathi Devi, making it a place where Venkateswara is viewed as the groom.

Festivals

• Srivari Annual Brahmotsavam: Celebrated in Vaisakha (April/May) for a duration of 10 days.
• Navaratri Festival: Held annually at the Avanakshamma Shrine.

Century/Period/Age

1541 AD.

Managed By

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam

Nearest Bus Station

Narayanavanam

Nearest Railway Station

Chitoor

Nearest Airport

Tirupati

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