Fascinating Details on Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple.

 

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 water in the form of Goddess Padmavathi. People come to the temple to get blessings from Deity Padmavathi.

The Padmavathi Ammavari temple architecture.

The Padmavathi Ammavari temple has amazing and beautiful architecture. The temple was built in the 16^th century by King Thondaman under the styles of Chola, Pallava, and Vijayana. It consists of the following:

v  Temple courtyard.

v  Ashirwada Mandapam has 16 pillars of Mandapam with 4 feet height.

v  Dswajastambha Mandapam consists of 36 pillars. It has 6 rows with Bangaru balipeetham.

v  Kalyanotsava Mandapam which is performed for Lord Venkateswara and Goddess Padmavathi.

v  Mukha Mandapam comprises four pillars Mandapam on the platform. This is where temple rituals are performed.

v  Archana Mandapam is where the Garuda, Viswaksena, granite, and Panchaloha idols are kept.

v  Antharalam Mandapam is guarded by Balakini and Vanamalini.

v  The sanctum is where the idol of deity Padmavathi is installed.

v  Shanti Nilayam is where the seven kalasha are found.

 

Festivals are celebrated in Padmavathi Ammavari temple.

Festivals celebrated in Padmavathi temple include:

o   Pavithrotsavam.

o   Navaratri.

o   Vasantotsavam.

o   Brahmotsavams.

o   Vaikunta Ekadasi.

o   Rathasapthami.

o   Brahmotsavams.

o   Vaikunta Ekadasi.

o   Rathasapthami.

The Darshan timings in Padmavathi temple.

The Darshan timings in the temple are as shown below:

·         From Monday to Sunday, the temple opens at 5:30 am.

·         From Monday to Sunday, Darshan's timing is 5:00 am to 21:30 pm.

·         The temple closes at 11:00 pm every day.

NB. The Darshan is expected to be during special days and festivals.

Sarva Darshan timings in Padmavathi temple.

In Padmavathi temple Sarva Darshan is divided into 3 slots as shown:

Ø  Slot 1: From 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Ø  Slot 2: From 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Ø  Slot 3: From 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm.

The Aarti and Pooja offerings in Padmavathi temple.

The Aarti and Pooja offerings in the Padmavathi Ammavari temple are conducted during the timings recorded below:

 The temple opens at 4:50 am.

§  Morning Aarti starts at 6:00 am and ends at 7:00 am.

§  Evening Aarti starts at 6:00 pm up to 7:00 pm.

§  Sarva Darshan starts at 5:25 am and ends at 8:45 pm.

§  Kumkum Archana starts at 12:30 pm and ends at 4:45 pm.

§  The temple closes at 9:30 pm. 

The Padmavathi Ammavari temple Pooja and Sevas timings in the year.

The Sevas and Pooja observed in Padmavathi temple are as recorded below:

ü  Vasantotsavam is observed in May at a fee charge of Rs. 300 per person.

ü  Vara Lakshmi Vratham is observed in August at a fee charge of Rs.500 each.

ü  Pavithrotsavam is observed in September at a fee charge of Rs.1500 each.

ü  Laksha Kumkumarchana is observed in November at a fee charge of Rs.1116 each.

ü  Gaja and Garuda Vahana Seva are observed during the Brahmotsavams at a fee charge of Rs. 100 each.

ü  Pushpa Yagam is observed during the next day of Panchami Teertham at a fee charge of Rs. 200 each.

NB. The temple monthly Seva/Pooja IS Astothara Sata Kalasabhishekam observed every first week of every month at o6:45 am. The ticket price is Rs.1000 per person.

The Padmavathi temple Pooja and Sevas timings

 

The temple Pooja and Sevas timings are as shown in the table below temple:

 

 

Temple sevas.	Ticket cost.	Time	Day.
Suprabhatam Seva.	Rs. 25 each.	5:00 am.	Monday- Sunday.
Sahasra Namarchana.	Rs.25 each.	5:30 am.	Monday- Sunday.
Padmavathi Parinayam (Kalyanotsavam).	Rs.500.	10:30 am.	Monday- Sunday.
Unjala Seva.	Rs. 116.	5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.	Monday- Sunday.
Kumkumarchana.	Rs. 200.	10:00 am to 11:00 am. 3:00 am to 4:00 pm. 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.	Monday- Sunday.
Enkantha Seva.	Rs. 25 each.	9:00 pm.	Monday- Sunday.
Sarvadarsanam.		7:00 am to 6:00 pm. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.	Monday- Sunday.
Veda Aseervachanam.	Rs. 500.	7:00 am to 6:00 pm. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.	Monday- Sunday.

 

Dress code in the temple.

The dress code expected in the temple is the traditional attire. All pilgrims are expected to dress accordingly to honor the deity and all rituals.

Points to note.

Note the following before you visit the Padmavathi temple:

o   Do not enter any of the temple premises with footwear’s.

o   Observe silence or avoid any cause of disturbance in the temple.

o   Photography is not allowed in the temple, unless in the authorized areas.

o   Never drink, consume non-vegetarian food, or smoke in the temple.

Ways to reach Padmavathi Ammavari temple.

There are many ways to reach the Padmavathi Ammavari temple such as:

·         By Train.

Tirupati railway lies 9 kilometers from Padmavathi temple. One board a cab or auto-rickshaw to the temple.

·         By Road.

Padmavathi Ammavari temple is well connected with roads. There are public and private vehicles operating regularly through Tiruchanoor to the major cities of Andhra Pradesh state. You can choose which vehicle to travel with.

·         By Air.

Tirupati airport is the nearest and most common airport to all. It lies 6 kilometers away from the Padmavathi temple. Rent a cab or auto-rickshaw to travel to the temple.

FAQs.

1.      What is the dress code in Padmavathi temple?

Traditional attires are the main dress code in Padmavathi temple.

2.      Who is the Padmavathi Ammavari temple deity?

The Padmavathi Ammavari temple deity is Deity Padmavathi