My Little India

  Traveling to India? Be sure to see the many attractive temples built under different architecture. The temples are so beautiful to be admired by everyone. Andhra Pradesh state has such temples and one of them is the famous Padmavathi Ammavari temple in Tiruchanur. The temple is five kilometers away from Tirupati. Padmavathi is the control of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). The deity presiding the temple is Goddess Padmavathi also called Alamelumanga. Devotees come from far and near to have Darshan in Padmavathi Ammavari temple of Goddess Padmavathi. History of Padmavathi Ammavari Temple. From the temple legends, it is believed that Goddess Padmavathi (Deity in the temple) was the consort of Goddess Lakshmi. MaharshiBhrigu insulted Lord Vishnu, husband to Goddess Lakshmi which made her angry. Due to this, she went to PatalaLoka where she dipped herself in the water for 12 years. During the Kartika month, in the 13 th year, Goddess Lakshmi got out of the lotus flower in wate

  Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple Temples are places of spiritual enhancement for devotees. Govindaraja Swamy temple is located in Chittoor District in the state of Andhra Pradesh at Tirupati city. It is among the oldest buildings found in Tirupati. The temple has a close relationship with Tirumala Balaji Temple and the city of Tirupati is located around the temple. Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple consists of the largest complex in the city.   The Presiding deity is Sri Govindaraja Swamy the God of wealth increase, who is Lord Venkateswara's elder brother. The Govindaraja Swamy got wealth from King Kubera. The wealth offered assistance during the wedding ceremony between Lord Venkateswara and his wife Padmavathi. The wedding was the most beautiful wedding to be admired during those ancient days. It is developed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. This temple attracts many devotees from all walks of the world. The History behind the Govindaraja Swamy temple. The history draws back to