Padmavathi Ammavari temple is the place where Goddess Padmavathi Devi resides. This temple is popularly known as Alamelumangapuram (means the Goddess who incarnated on the top of lotus) or Tiruchanoor. It is 5KM from Tirupati and thousands of pilgrims would first visit the Goddess Padmavathi before visiting Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala.
History
According to popular belief, Goddess Padmavathi was born to Akasharaja, who was then ruling this region. The king subsequently arranged for the wedding of Lord Venkateswara with Alamelu (Goddess Padmavathi). It was said that the Lord was undergoing punishment for 12 years, when the Goddess appeared in golden lotus in Padmasarovaram (holy tank) and blessed him with wealth before wedding him.
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Other Temples Inside
There are two temples located inside the complex of Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru temple. One is Sri Krishnaswamy temple (believed to originate in 1221 AD) and the other is Sri Sundararaja Swamy temple. Another small temple of Lord Suryanarayana also lies inside the complex.
How To Reach Padmavathi Temple?
Padmavathi temple is roughly 5 KM from Tirupati railway station and 4 KM from Tirupati bus stand. Plenty of APSRTC buses are available to reach this temple.
Festivals
All Fridays and Tuesdays are special for Goddess Padmavathi. Some of the important festivals celebrated here are Navarathi (Dusshera), Karthika Brahmotsavam, Float festival, Vasanthotsavam and Rathasapthami. Lakhs of pilgrims gather here on such occasions.
Seva or Pooja Information
- Every day Suprabatha Seva is done at 4.30 AM (Except on Friday 3.30AM) in Tiruchanoor temple. One can make online bookings for performing this seva. Ticket cost will be Rs.25 per person.
- Padmavathi Kalyanotsavam is done daily at 10 AM at Krishnaswamy Mandapam. Ticket cost will be Rs.500 for couple. After completion of Seva you can have Darshan of the Goddess.
- Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana is a special seva in which 108 golden flowers will be offered to the Goddess after reciting the slokas and one can sit near to the main deity for this Seva. Ticket cost will be Rs.300 for one person.
- Tiruppavada Seva is done here on each Thursday at 7 AM and it will cost Rs.600 per person for performing this Seva.
- Vastralankarana Seva is done here on each Friday (5.30 to 7 AM) which costs Rs.10000 per head.
In addition to the above, Lakshmi pooja and Pushpanjali Seva are done daily in this temple.
How To Book Padmavathi Temple Seva Online?
One can book for any Seva through TTD official website www.tirupatibalaji.ap.gov.in
Except for special occasions, there will be lesser crowd in Padmavathi temple than Tirumala.
Dress Code
Any traditional outfit is allowed in this temple. For men dhoti/pyjama and shirt and for women Saree/half-saree, Salwar Kamiz with duppatta is the preferred dress.
Accommodation
You can book for the desired accommodation through the portal of TTD. Plenty of big choultries are available for families by the Devasthanam at reasonable rate. To avoid discomfort, one can make advance reservation online.
Plenty of private hotels suiting your budget are located near to Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple.