Srinivasa Mangapuram, popularly called as Sri Kalyana Venkateswara swamy temple is situated in Tirupati. Due to its significance, the archaeological survey of India has labeled as ancient monument of India. Distance of this ancient temple is 12 km West from Tirupati and is one of the most visited temples in Tirupati, next to Tirumala. From the town of Chandragiri, Srinivasa Mangapuram is just 3 km. Lord Venkateswara or Vishnu is the presiding deity of this temple.
Significance
Kalyana Venkateswara swamy temple is of great significance for newly married couples. Men and women who are not getting suitable bride/bridegroom and undue delay in marriage visit this holy temple for fulfilling their wish. Such people will offer their prayers after getting wedded in this temple. Newlywed couple would first visit Srinivasa Mangapuram before going to Tirumala. This ancient temple is the place where Lord Vishnu along with his wife stayed for six months after wedding.
Kalyana Venkateshwaraswamy Temple Origin
Exact origin of Srinivasa Mangapuram is not known. It is supposed to be constructed in 1540 CE, as per the belief of many devotees. Initially this temple was ruined by the invasion of Sultans. Some of the inscriptions inside the temple indicate that Chinna Tirumala Acharya refurbished this temple to its current position.
He is supposed to be grandson of the legendary poet and Saint Annamacharya. After renovation, the temple was managed by the descendants of Tallapaka Chinna Tirumala for many years. In the year 1967 Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam took over this temple and maintains it till date.
Significance Of Idol
The main deity of Srinivasa Mangapuram is Lord Venkateswara which is taller in size than in the famous Tirumala temple. Also, this idol is more attractive than the deity at Tirumala, since Lord is in Kalyana Thirukkolam (newlywed). Devotees who are not able to go to Tirumala can offer their prayers at this temple. It is believed that Lord Venkatewara along with his wife Padmavathi visited the great Sage Agasthya ashram near Swarnamukhi river banks in Chandragiri hills.
It is also said they stayed here for 6 months before the Lord entered into Tirumala hills. Sage Agasthya asked them not to climb hills for at least six months, since they are just married and requested them to stay near his Ashram. Later this holy place wherein the Lord lived with his wife became Srinivasa Mangapuram.
Kalyanotsavam
Kalyanotsavam is the holy ritual in which marriage takes place for Lord Venkateswara with Padmavathi. Thousands of devotees take part in this Seva to get rid of the obstacles in their marriage. Every day Kalyanotsavam is done both in Tirumala and Srinivasa Mangapuram. Timings of this function is 10.30 -12 hours each day.
Online booking is available for this temple and you can visit the official website of TTD for booking any Sevas in this temple. After entering the website, you can click “online services” icon which opens in another page where you can choose the desired Seva and check the availability. A total of 9 sevas are shown in the website for Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple SKVST. It costs Rs.500 for Kalyanotsavam and 2 persons are allowed for this function.
Srinivasa Mangapuram Darshan Timings
The temple opens for Sarva Darshan daily morning 8 am till 10 am. Afternoon Darshan timings 11 am to 5.30 pm and evening timings are 6.30 to 8 pm.
Dress Code
Any traditional outfit is allowed in Srinivasa Mangapuram temple. You are not supposed to wear jeans, three-fourths or T-shirts here. Women can wear saree/half saree or Punjabi dress with duppatta.
Transport
Plenty of buses are available from Tirupati bus stand to Srinivasa Mangapuram. You can reach Srinivasa Mangapuram in 32 minutes (12 km) by taking a bus from Tirupati.