Prasanna Venkateswara Temple, Appalayagunta
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]
| Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple | |
|---|---|
Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy vaari Alayam | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chittoor |
| Deity | Venkateswara, Padmavati |
| Festivals | Brahmotsavams, Vaikuntha Ekadasi |
| Governing body | Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams |
| Location | |
| Location | Appalayagunta, Tirupati |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Country | India |
.svg.png)  Location in Andhra Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°32′14.7″N 79°28′39.4″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Completed | 1232 AD |
| Specifications | |
| Direction of façade | Standing and facing east with right hand in Abhaya posture and left hand in Kati posture. |
| Temple(s) | 4 |
| Website | |
| tirumala.org | |
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
- "SRI PRASANNA VENKATESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE, APPALAYAGUNTA". Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
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