Kalyana Venkateswara Temple, Narayanavanam
Sri Kalyana Venkateswaraswamy Templeis a Hindu-Vaishnavite temple situated at Narayanavanam, a town in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh state, India.[1][2] The Temple is dedicated to Lord Kalyana Venkateswara, an incarnation of Vishnu.[2] The temple is situated at 2 km east of Puttur and 45 km south of Tirupati.[1] It is believed that Lord Venkateswara married Padmavati at this place and then moved to Tirumala.[2]
Legend[]
As per legend, Narayanavanam is the capital of King Akasaraja, who is ruling this region.[citation needed] Akasaraja performed the marriage of his daughter Padmavati, the presiding deity of Padmavathi Temple, Tiruchanur to Lord Venkateswara, the presiding deity of Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala, at this place.[2]
History[]
The temple was established in the year 1541 AD.[1] It was extended in later times.
Administration[]
The temple at present is being administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.[citation needed]
Poojas and Festivals[]
Daily rituals are held as per Vaikanasa Agama.[citation needed]
See also[]
- Hindu Temples in Tirupati
- List of temples under Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Southern India: A Guide to Monuments Sites & Museums. Roli Books Private Limited. 2013. ISBN 9788174369031.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Tourist Guide to Andhra Pradesh. Sura Books. ISBN 9788174781765.
- Hindu temples in Chittoor district
- Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams