Tiruchanur Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Pushkarani Rd, Tiruchanur, Tirupati,

Andhra Pradesh 517503

Moolavar

Suryanarayana Swamy

Introduction

Suryanarayana Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Surya, located at Tiruchanur in Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, India. This Suryanarayana Swamy Temple is located opposite to Padma Sarovaram, the temple tank of Sri Padmavathi Temple in. It is said to be one of the sub temple of Padmavathi Temple. All the rituals in this temple are as per Vaikhanasa agama tenets.

Puranic Significance

Bhaskara Kshetram:

According to temple legend, after Goddess Lakshmi left Vaikuntha notwithstanding the ignominious gesture of Sage Bhrigu who hit Lord Mahavishnu on his chest, which happens to be her dwelling place, Lord also left Vaikuntha in search of her. He happened to meet Goddess Padmavathi Devi and wished to marry her for which he required lot of wealth. For “Lakshmi Kadaksha” he offered penance for twelve long years worshipping Lord Surya, the eternal power which is responsible for birth and growth of the entire humanity and fulfillment of aspirations. Lord Surya appeared before Lord Sri Maha Vishnu and granted his wish and hence this place is also called “Bhaskara Kshetram”.

Lord Venkateswara constructed the Temple:

Venkatachala Mahatyam states that Lord Suryanarayana was instrumental in blossoming of the Golden Lotus in full splendor from where Goddess Padmavathi emerged from Padma Sarovaram. As a mark of tribute to Sun God, Lord Mahavishnu in his incarnation as Lord Venkateswara constructed a temple and consecrated a fine black stone statue of Lord Suryanarayana, located 20 feet towards the east on the bank of Padma Sarovaram and to the north of Sri Alarmelmangai Thayar sannidhi in Sukapuri, the legendary name of present Tiruchanur.

Special Features

Suryanarayana Swamy Temple is located right opposite to Padma Sarovaram, the temple tank of Sri Padmavathi Temple in Tiruchanur. The temple is said to be more than 1000 years old. This is a west facing Temple, situated adjacent to the Padmavathi Temple on the north side.

References

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2019/01/suryanarayana-swamy-temple-tiruchanur-tirupati-andhra-pradesh.html