Kalyana Venkateswara Temple, Srinivasamangapuram

Sri Kalyana Venkateswara swamy Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located at Srinivasamangapuram which is 12 km from Tirupati in Tirupati District of Andhra Pradesh, India.[1] The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu and is referred to as Kalyana Venkateswara. The temple is categorised as an Ancient monument of National importance by Archaeological survey of India. It is one of the centrally protected monuments of national importance.[2]

Kalyana Venkateswara Temple
Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy vaari Alayam
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictTirupati
DeityVenkateswara
FestivalsBrahmotsavams, Vaikuntha Ekadasi
Governing bodyTirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
Location
LocationSrinivasamangapuram, Tirupati
StateAndhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Geographic coordinates13°36′38.8″N 79°19′39.8″E
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
Specifications
Direction of façadeStanding and facing east with right hand in Varada posture and left hand in Kati posture.
Temple(s)2
Monument(s)1
Website
tirumala.org

The ancient temple of Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy is located in Srinivasa Mangapuram, about 12 km to West Tirupati in Chittoor district. This ancient temple which is under the control of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is maintained by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams since 1967 and utsavams and rituals in this temple are being performed since 1981.

Today, Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple is considered sacred, next to Tirumala temple. Those who are unable to make it to Tirumala can have darshan of Lord Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy to fulfill their wish. As the name indicates, this temple carries significance for newlywed couples. Newlyweds offer prayers first in this temple as this is the place where Lord Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy with Goddess Padmavathi Devi stayed for six months, just after their wedding.

Administration
Main article: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams

The temple was under the control of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) from 1967 to 1981. In 1981 the temple was handed over to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. At present the temple is being administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams(TTD).[1]

Deities in the temple

The presiding deity of the temple is Venkateswara who is referred to as Kalyana Venkateswara. The deity will be facing west and is in standing posture with four hands with left two hands one in varada mudra and one holding Chakra and right two hands one in kati mudra and the other holding Shankha.

The temple also hosts the deities of Lakshmi Narayana swamy and Sri Ranganatha swamy.

Significance

The temple is considered to be sacred next to Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala.[1] The temple is recognised as Ancient monument of National importance by Archaeological survey of India.[3]

See also

References
  1. "SRI KALYANA VENKATESWARA SWAMY TEMPLE, SRINIVASA MANGAPURAM". Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
  2. "Centrally Protected Monuments". Archeological Survey of India. Archived from the original on 26 June 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.
  3. "Alphabetical List of Monuments – Andhra Pradesh". ASI. Archived from the original on 25 June 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
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