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Sri Padmavathi Temple, Tiruchanur
Goddess Padmavathi (Lakshmi) · Tiruchanur, Andhra Pradesh
॥ ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः ॥
The Sri Padmavathi Temple at Tiruchanur, near Tirupati, is dedicated to Padmavathi — the goddess Lakshmi as the consort of Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala. By long custom, pilgrims to the hill of Venkateswara first seek the blessing of the goddess here, for a darshan of the lord is held to be complete only after worshipping his divine consort.
The goddess of the golden lotus
Padmavathi, also called Alamelu Manga, is Lakshmi who is said to have appeared from a golden lotus in the temple tank, the Padma Sarovaram. As the consort of Venkateswara, she is the goddess of fortune and grace, and her shrine at Tiruchanur is among the most visited devi temples of the south.
Worshipped before Tirumala
Tradition holds that a pilgrimage to Tirumala is incomplete without first taking darshan of Padmavathi at Tiruchanur. Many devotees therefore visit the goddess on their way to the hill, offering at her feet before climbing to Venkateswara — a sequence woven into the great Tirupati pilgrimage.
The Panchami Teertham festival
The temple’s grandest festival is the annual Panchami Teertham, when the goddess is taken in procession and a sacred bathing is performed at the temple tank, drawing huge crowds. The shrine is maintained, like Tirumala, by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
How to reach Tiruchanur
- By road: Tiruchanur is about 5 km from Tirupati, an easy ride from the town and the railway station.
- By train: Tirupati is the nearest major railhead.
- By air: Tirupati Airport is about 20 km away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Padmavathi?
Padmavathi, also called Alamelu Manga, is the goddess Lakshmi worshipped as the consort of Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala. Her temple is at Tiruchanur near Tirupati.
Should I visit Padmavathi before Tirumala?
By long tradition, a pilgrimage to Venkateswara at Tirumala is considered complete only after first taking darshan of his consort Padmavathi at Tiruchanur.
Why is the goddess linked to a lotus?
Padmavathi is said to have appeared from a golden lotus in the temple tank, the Padma Sarovaram — hence her name, “she of the lotus.”
What is the Panchami Teertham festival?
It is the temple’s grandest festival, when the goddess is taken in procession and a sacred bathing is held at the temple tank, drawing very large crowds.
How do I reach Tiruchanur?
Tiruchanur is about 5 km from Tirupati, with Tirupati the nearest railway station and Tirupati Airport about 20 km away.
Who manages the Padmavathi temple?
The temple is managed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, the same body that administers the Venkateswara temple at Tirumala.
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| Deity | Padmavathi (Lakshmi), consort of Venkateswara |
| Custom | Worshipped before the Tirumala pilgrimage |
| Legend | Appeared from a golden lotus in the temple tank |
| Main Festival | Panchami Teertham |
| Managed by | Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams |
| Nearby | Tirupati (~5 km) |