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| Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanoor |
| Tiruchanoor, also known as Alamelumangapuram, is about 5 km from Tirupati. Goddess Sri Padmavathi Devi of Tiruchanoor, the divine consort of Lord Venkateswara is the immeasurable ocean of compassion and love. She is renowned as Annalaxmi, who grants peace and plenty to the seekers. The temple of Sri Padmavathi Devi, the consort of Lord Sri Venkateswara is situated here. It is said that a visit to Tirumala is fruitful only after visiting the Sri Padmavathi Devi temple. At Trichanoor, Devi is worshiped as the main deity. Sitting in padmasana, She is represented with four hands, two of hem each holding a lotus and the front two hands showing Abhaya and Varada mudras protecting the devotees and assuring them to fulfill their desires |
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| According to Padma Purana, once sage Bhrigu was entrusted with the task of finding out the most Supreme one among the Trinity. First, he went to Kailsa. Nandi did not permit him to go in but somehow, he managed to secure permission but the Lord Shiva wasas sporting with his consort Parvati and paid no attention to Bhrigu. |
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| Cursing Shiva, Bhrigu came to Brahma. The latter did not even get up to receive him thinking that Bhrigu was after all his son. Cursing Brahma too, Bhrigu cam to Vishnu who was in fast asleep. Unable to control his anger, Bhrigu kicked Him on the chest. Goddess Lakshmi who was also on the chest received part of the kick. Lord Vishnu woe up and pleaded guilty. The sage was pleased with his inquiry to Bhrigus foot. In protest, Goddess Lakshmi against the arrogance of the sage, left the abode of Sri Vishnu. Unable to bear the separation, Lord Vishnu came down to earth and wandered for days and months. Reaching Kolhapur, he worshiped Lakshmis image in the temple, set up by sage Agasthya. An aerial divine voice directed him to go to Swarnamkukhi river bank and o penance there for twelve years worshiping Goddess Mahalakshmi with lotus flowers only then Goddess Mahalakshmi would grace her darshan and accept reunion. He reached Tiruchanoor and duga tank that is now called as Padma sarovar. He prayed Lord Satyanarayana Swamy to render the lotus flowers remain in full bloosam. Goddess Mahalakshmi appeared before Him on Karthika Sukla Panchami standing on a red lotus flower with lotus in two hands. She came forward to unite with the Lord. She choose to remain there in the name of Padmavathi as She has risen from Padma flowers. The same tank dug by Lord Mahavishnu and the same Lord Suryanarayana Swamy adored by Mahavishnu are now existing and receiving worship with the same ardour as Lord Balaji on Tirumala. |
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| You may wonder why Sri Padmavathi Devi's temple is away from Lord Sri Venkateswara's. Legend has it that the Lord (Sri Maha Vishnu, who later took on the incarnation of Sri Venkateswara) showed his reverence towards the sage, Bhrigu Maharshi, even though the sage had insulted Vishnu by kicking Him on the chest. |
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| Goddess Padmavathi’s advent to earth is narrated in various sacred texts. A legendary temple, which holds the fabulous tale of Padmavathi’s birth and her marriage to Venkateswara, this temple happens to be an outstanding attraction in Tirumala. |
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| Legends have it that Akasharaja of Thondamandalam had performed a great yagna and when the sacrificial ground was ploughed, there lies a lovely girl in a lotus. A celestial voice advised the king to look after the child with care and love. Since the child was found in a lotus, she was named as Padamavathi. When she grew up, Lord Venkateshwara came in search of her. The nuptial knot between them took place on a celestial manner. |
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| The present temple was constructed during the reign of Tondaman Chakravarthi. It is usual practice that all the devotees take a holy darshan here in this temple before they proceed to Tirupati.. |
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| Temple of Sri Padmavathi Ammavari is just 5 kms from Tirupati. Bus Transportation is available from all prominent points. |
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| http://www.tirumala.org/ptv_tpt_tiruchanoor.htm |
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