Prasanna Venkateswara Temple, Appalayagunta

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Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple
Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy vaari Alayam
Appalayagunta Temple vimanam.jpg
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictChittoor
DeityVenkateswara, Padmavati
FestivalsBrahmotsavams, Vaikuntha Ekadasi
Governing bodyTirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
Location
LocationAppalayagunta, Tirupati
StateAndhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
Prasanna Venkateswara Temple, Appalayagunta is located in Andhra Pradesh
Prasanna Venkateswara Temple, Appalayagunta
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Geographic coordinates13°32′14.7″N 79°28′39.4″E / 13.537417°N 79.477611°E / 13.537417; 79.477611Coordinates: 13°32′14.7″N 79°28′39.4″E / 13.537417°N 79.477611°E / 13.537417; 79.477611
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
Completed1232 AD
Specifications
Direction of façadeStanding and facing east with right hand in Abhaya posture and left hand in Kati posture.
Temple(s)4
Website
tirumala.org

Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple is a vaishnavite temple located at Appalayagunta which is 16 km from Tirupati in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, referred to as Prasanna Venkateswara. Unlike other typical Venkateswara temples the presiding deity has its right hand in Abhaya posture.[1]

History[]

The temple was constructed in 1232 AD by King of Karvetinagaram, Sri Venkata Perumalaraju Brahmadeva Maharaj.[1]

Administration[]

The temple is being administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams since 1988.[1]

Festivals[]

See also[]

  • Hindu Temples in Tirupati
  • List of Temples under Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams(TTD)

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "SRI PRASANNA VENKATESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE, APPALAYAGUNTA". Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
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