Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanur
Tiruchanur, Andhra Pradesh
Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple at Tiruchanur, about 5 km from Tirupati town, is the temple of Goddess Padmavathi, the consort of Lord Venkateswara. Pilgrims traditionally visit her here as part of the Tirumala pilgrimage, and many make it the first or last stop of the trip. The white gopuram and the temple tank with its golden mandapam are the sights people remember.
What to see and do
- Have darshan of Goddess Padmavathi in the main shrine
- Walk around the temple tank (Padma Sarovara) and see the golden mandapam
- Buy lotus flowers at the gate, the flower closely linked with the goddess
- Offer Kumkumarchana or take part in other sevas, if you wish
Ideal for
- Pilgrims doing the full Tirumala-Tirupati yatra
- Couples and families seeking blessings for marriage and the home
- Devotees of the Divine Mother
Good to know
- One third-party page lists darshan in three slots, roughly 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, 1 pm to 6 pm and 7 pm to 8:45 pm, so check locally
- Sevas such as Kumkumarchana (about Rs 200) and Padmavathi Parinayam (about Rs 500) are listed on a third-party site, so confirm the prices and timings with the temple
- Dress modestly, and expect queues on Fridays and during festivals
- Phones and bags may be restricted inside, so ask at the entrance
- It is usually visited with Tirumala, and by tradition after the Tirumala darshan
Spiritual significance
Tradition holds that the Tirumala pilgrimage is complete only after visiting Goddess Padmavathi at Tiruchanur. She is worshipped as the consort of Lord Venkateswara and is also known as Alamelu Manga.
Why it matters
- The goddess of Tirumala: the consort of Lord Venkateswara has her own temple here
- Part of the full pilgrimage: pilgrims traditionally visit after the hill darshan
- A temple tank with a golden mandapam: a distinctive sight in the town
- Sevas for families: Kumkumarchana and Parinayam are popular with devotees