Padmavati Temple, Tiruchanur

Also known as: திருச்சானூர் பத்மாவதி தாயார் கோயில் · తిరుచానూరు శ్రీ పద్మావతి అమ్మవారి ఆలయం · तिरुचानूर पद्मावती मंदिर

The temple of Goddess Padmavati, consort of Venkateswara, at Tiruchanur near Tirupati.

Deity: Padmavati (Alamelu Mangamma), Venkateswara (Srinivasa) is her consort
Tradition: Devi
Place: Tiruchanur (Tirupati)
State: Andhra Pradesh
Sacred tank / theertham: Padma Sarovaram (Lotus Tank). Chakra Snanam is done here.
Era: No builder is named for the main temple in the source.

Sthala Puranam

Padmavati was found as a baby in a golden lotus when King Akasharaja ploughed a field for a sacred rite.

She married Srinivasa at Narayanavanam in a heavenly wedding. She is also said to be the later birth of Vedavati.

She settled at Tiruchanur to help devotees reach Lord Venkateswara.

The goddess faces east, sits on a lotus and holds lotuses in her upper hands.
The Padma Sarovaram (lotus tank) is held to be her birthplace. Devotees bathe before darshan.
The source says visiting this temple is considered essential before seeking blessings at Tirumala.
Vijayanagara and Dravidian styles. Sub-temples: Krishna Swamy (1221 CE, the oldest) and Sundararaja Swamy (16th century).

By airTirupati Airport (Renigunta), about 15 km.

By trainTirupati railway station, about 5 km.

By roadAbout 5 km from Tirupati. APSRTC and TTD buses run from Tirupati bus stand to Tiruchanur.

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Location is approximate.

Dress modestly. Leave footwear outside the temple.
Timings, ticket rules and dress codes change. Check the temple's own notice or website before you travel.
Book darshan, rooms and special poojas only at the official counter or website, not through agents.
Many pilgrims visit Padmavati first and then go to Tirumala.

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