Prasanna Venkateswara Temple, Appalayagunta, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Prasanna Venkateswara Temple, Appalayagunta, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Prasanna Venkateswara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located at Appalayagunta Village near Tirupati Town in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh State in India. Presiding Deity is called as Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy and Mother is called as Padmavathi. Unlike other typical Venkateswara temples, the presiding deity has its right hand in Abhaya posture. The temple is being administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams since 1988.

Legends

This is the place where the Lord Venkateswara Swamy graced the conglomeration of Sri Siddeshwara and other sages on the occasion of his marriage.

History

The temple was constructed in 1232 AD by King of Karvetinagaram, Sri Venkata Perumal Raju Brahmadeva Maharaja. This temple was taken over by TTD in the year 1988 and all the rituals are as per the tenets of Vaikhanasa Agama.

The Temple

The Temple is facing east with three tiered Rajagopuram. The temple follows Dravidian Architecture. The temple mandapam and the walls of the temple are built on sand stone. Presiding Deity is called as Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy. Unlike other typical Venkateswara temples, the presiding deity has its right hand in Abhaya posture. As the temple was the place for the Lord's union with his consort Sri Padmavathi, here he is considered the most pleasant and granting.

The pilgrims believe that a glimpse of this Lord will fulfill wish since the Lord is in Abhaya Hasta posture. The temple also houses the shrines of Lord Vayu, Lord Anjaneya Swamy, Goddess Padmavathi and Andal. Another important feature of this ancient temple is the presence of Lord Vayu, wind God who liberates devotees suffering from chronic diseases. Shrine of Lord Anjaneya Swamy is located opposite to the temple.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 5:45 AM in the morning till 8:00 PM in the evening.

Pooja Timings

Poojas	Timings
Suprabhatham	5:45 AM to 6:15 AM
Thomala Seva	6:45 AM to 7:30 AM
Archana	8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Sarvadarsanam	6:15 AM to 6:45 AM 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Night Bell	5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Break (Suddhi)	7:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Ekantha Seva	7:45 PM to 8:00 PM

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Pudi Railway Station, 16 Kms from Tirupati Central Bus Station, 16 Kms from Tirupati Railway Station, 17 Kms from Renigunta Railway Junction, 23 Kms from Tirupati Airport, 66 Kms from Chittoor, 116 Kms from Chennai and 127 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is well connected to Tirupati Town. This Temple is easily reachable through private or public travels.

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