Padmavati Temple
| Padmavati Temple, Thiruchanoor | |
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| File:Padmavathi Ammavari Temple.JPG Pradhana (Main) Gopuram of Shri Padmavati Ammavari Temple, Thiruchanoor | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tirupati |
| Deity | Padmavati Ammavari |
| Festivals | Brahmotsavam, Panchami Tirtham, Varalakshmi Vratam |
| Governing body | Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams |
| Location | |
| Location | Thiruchanoor, Tirupati |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Country | File:Flag of India.svg India |
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| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Specifications | |
| Temple | 4 |
| Inscriptions | Tamil , Telugu and Sanskrit |
| Elevation | 157.23 m (516 ft) |
| Website | |
| tirumala.org | |
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Padmavati Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Padmavati (Alamelu Mangamma or Alarmel Mangai), the consort of Venkanna.[1] The temple is situated in Tiruchanur (also known as Alamelu Mangapuram or Alarmel Mangaipuram area) of Tirupati city in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
The temple is under the administration of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and follows the pancharatra agama and vadakalai traditions.
Legend
[edit | edit source]It is believed that Hindu goddess Mahalakshmi incarnated as Alamelu, the daughter of Akasha Raja, the ruler of this region, and later married Venkateswara of Tirupati. Lakshmi is said to have appeared to Venkateswara on a Lotus flower (Padma in Sanskrit) at Alamelu Mangapuram, after he performed austere penance for twelve years. According to the tradition, the goddess manifested herself in the holy Pushkarini called Padmasarovaram in a golden lotus. The Venkatachala Mahatyam states that the Sun-god Suryanarayana was instrumental in blossoming of the lotus in full splendour. A temple dedicated to 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 Venkateswara. The manifestation of Padmavathi occurred in the month of Karthika on Sukla Paksha Panchami when the star Uttarashada in the ascendent. The Brahmotsavam of the goddess is celebrated with all pomp and glory to commemorate the occasion.[2]
Deity
[edit | edit source]Padmavathi (Alamelumangamma or Alarmelmangai) is the main deity of the temple. Padmavathi is the incarnation of goddess Lakshmi and is consort of Venkateswara. The deity faces east within the temple.
Temple timings
[edit | edit source]The temple typically opens at 4:50 am on most days and closes at 9:30 pm. However, on Fridays, it opens at 3:30 am.[3]
Padmasarovaram
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Padmasarovaram is the Temple tank of the Padmavathi Temple. It is believed that Padmavathi manifested in this tank in a golden lotus.[4]
Festivals
[edit | edit source]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.[5]
Other temples in complex
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Krishna Swamy Temple and Sundararaja Swamy Temple are sub-temples within the Padmavathi Temple. Krishna Swamy Temple, dated 1221 CE, is the earliest of the temples inside the temple complex. Sundararaja Swamy Temple was built in the 16th century and is dedicated to Varadaraja Swamy (Vishnu) and his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi. There is also a temple dedicated to Suryanarayana opposite to the temple tank. The icon of Suryanarayana is believed to installed by Venkateswara.[6]
See also
[edit | edit source]- Tirumala Venkateswara Temple
- Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur
- Goddess Mahalakshmi
- List of temples under Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
- Tirupati
- Ammavaru
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- GeoHack - Padmavathi Temple
- Official website
- Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple
- Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams
