Kalyana Venkateswara Temple, Narayanavanam
| Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple కల్యాణ వేంకటేశ్వర స్వామి ఆలయం | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tirupati district |
| Deity | Lord 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 Padmavati at this place and then moved to Tirumala.[2]
Legend
[edit]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 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.[citation needed]
Poojas and Festivals
[edit]Daily rituals are held as per Vaikanasa Agama.[citation needed]
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.
