Tiruchanur Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Pushkarani Rd, Tiruchanur, Tirupati,

Andhra Pradesh 517503

Moolavar

Suryanarayana Swamy

Introduction

The Suryanarayana Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Surya, located at Tiruchanur in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is situated opposite Padma Sarovaram, the temple tank of Sri Padmavathi Temple. It is considered a sub-temple of Padmavathi Temple. The rituals in this temple are conducted as per the Vaikhanasa Agama tenets.

Puranic Significance

Bhaskara Kshetram:

According to the temple legend, after Goddess Lakshmi left Vaikuntha due to the insult caused by Sage Bhrigu, who struck Lord Mahavishnu on his chest (the place where she resides), Lord Vishnu also left Vaikuntha in search of her.
During his search, Lord Vishnu encountered Goddess Padmavathi and desired to marry her. To fulfill this wish, Lord Vishnu offered penance for twelve years, worshipping Lord Surya, the Sun God, who is responsible for the birth and growth of all beings and the fulfillment of desires.
In response, Lord Surya appeared before Lord Vishnu and granted his wish. This place is therefore also known as Bhaskara Kshetram (the sacred land of the Sun God).

Lord Venkateswara Constructed the Temple:

As per the Venkatachala Mahatyam, Lord Suryanarayana played a key role in the blossoming of the Golden Lotus from Padma Sarovaram, from which Goddess Padmavathi emerged.
In tribute to Lord Surya, Lord Vishnu, in his incarnation as Lord Venkateswara, constructed a temple and consecrated a fine black stone idol of Lord Surya.
The temple is located 20 feet east of Padma Sarovaram, to the north of Sri Alarmelmangai Thayar Sannidhi in Sukapuri, the ancient name of present Tiruchanur.

Special Features

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