Kalyana Venkateswara Temple, Narayanavanam
| Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple కల్యాణ వేంకటేశ్వర స్వామి ఆలయం | |
|---|---|
 Srinivasa Kalyana | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tirupati district |
| Deity | Venkateswara |
| Location | |
| Location | Narayanavanam |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1541 AD |
Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Narayanavanam, a town in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh state, India.[1][2] The Temple is dedicated to Kalyana Venkatesvara, a form of Vishnu.[2] The temple is situated at 2 km east of Puttur and 45 km south of Tirupati.[1] It is believed that Venkatesvara married his consort Padmavathi at this place and then moved to Tirumala.[2]
Legend
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As per legend, Narayanavanam is the capital of King Akasaraja, who is ruling this region. Akasaraja performed the marriage of his daughter Padmavati, the presiding deity of Padmavathi Temple, Tiruchanur to Venkateswara, the presiding deity of Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala, at this place.[2]
History
[edit]The temple was established in the year 1541 AD.[1] It was extended in later times.
Administration
[edit]The temple at present is being administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. [3]
Poojas and Festivals
[edit]Daily rituals are held as per Vaikanasa Agama. [4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Southern India: A Guide to Monuments Sites & Museums. Roli Books Private Limited. 2013. ISBN 9788174369031.
- ^ a b c d Tourist Guide to Andhra Pradesh. Sura Books. ISBN 9788174781765.
- ^ "TTD – Overview". TTD. Archived from the original on 8 August 2002. Retrieved 15 April 2007.
- ^ "Voice of a mighty philosophy". The Hindu. 25 March 2010. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
