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
Main article: Legend of Tirumala

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 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.

Poojas and Festivals

Daily rituals are held as per Vaikanasa Agama.

See also

References
  1. Southern India: A Guide to Monuments Sites & Museums. Roli Books Private Limited. 2013.
  2. Tourist Guide to Andhra Pradesh. Sura Books.

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