Tiruchanur Padmavathi Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Tiruchanur, Tirupati,

Andhra Pradesh – 517 503

Phone: +91 877 226 4585 / 226 4586

Amman

Padmavathi

Introduction

Padmavathi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi or Alamelumangai, the consort of Lord Venkateswara. The Temple is situated in Tiruchanur, at a distance of 5 Kms from Tirupati in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Tiruchanur is also known as Alamelumangapuram or Alivelumanga Puram.

Puranic Significance

It is believed that the Goddess Lakshmi was born as Alarmelu to Akasha Raja, the ruler of this region, and wed Venkateshwara of Tirupati. Goddess Lakshmi gave darshan to Lord Venkateswarh. On a red Lotus flower (Padma in Sanskrit) at Alarmelu 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 splendor. 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 Uttara Shada in the ascendant. The Brahmotsavam of the Goddess is celebrated with all pomp and glory to commemorate the auspicious occasion of her Avathara.

Special Features

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. 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.The Temple is being administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.

Beliefs

It is originally called as Alarmelmangai Puram as attested in various inscriptions found in and around Tirupathi, much later got corrupted to Alamelu Mangapuram.

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.