Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, Tiruchanur, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, Tiruchanur, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Suryanarayana Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Surya, located at Tiruchanur in Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, India. This Suryanarayana Swamy Temple is located opposite to Padma Sarovaram, the temple tank of Sri Padmavathi Temple in. It is said to be one of the sub temple of Padmavathi Temple. All the rituals in this temple are as per Vaikhanasa agama tenets.

Legends

Bhaskara Kshetram:

According to temple legend, after Goddess Lakshmi left Vaikuntha notwithstanding the ignominious gesture of Sage Bhrigu who hit Lord Mahavishnu on his chest, which happens to be her dwelling place, Lord also left Vaikuntha in search of her. He happened to meet Goddess Padmavathi Devi and wished to marry her for which he required lot of wealth. For “Lakshmi Kadaksha” he offered penance for twelve long years worshipping Lord Surya, the eternal power which is responsible for birth and growth of the entire humanity and fulfillment of aspirations. Lord Surya appeared before Lord Sri Maha Vishnu and granted his wish and hence this place is also called “Bhaskara Kshetram”.

Lord Venkateswara constructed the Temple:

Venkatachala Mahatyam states that Lord Suryanarayana was instrumental in blossoming of the Golden Lotus in full splendor from where Goddess Padmavathi emerged from Padma Sarovaram. As a mark of tribute to Sun God, Lord Mahavishnu in his incarnation as Lord Venkateswara constructed a temple and consecrated a fine black stone statue of Lord Suryanarayana, located 20 feet towards the east on the bank of Padma Sarovaram and to the north of Sri Alarmelmangai Thayar sannidhi in Sukapuri, the legendary name of present Tiruchanur.

The Temple

Suryanarayana Swamy Temple is located right opposite to Padma Sarovaram, the temple tank of Sri Padmavathi Temple in Tiruchanur. This is a west facing Temple, situated adjacent to the Padmavathi Temple on the north side.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 300 meters from Tiruchanur Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Tiruchanur Railway Station, 6 Kms from Tirupati Railway Station, 5 Kms from Tirupati Central Bus Station, 8 Kms from Renigunta Railway Junction, 14 Kms from Tirupati Airport, 73 Kms from Chittoor, 129 Kms from Chennai and 141 Kms from Chennai Airport. Tiruchanur provides rail connectivity and is one of the satellite railway station for Tirupati. Buses from Tirupati available for every 30 minutes.

Tirupati is well connected to major cities through national and state highways. APSRTC is the state-owned service, which operates buses to various destinations from Tirupati bus station complex. Tirupati is in close proximity with the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Hence, buses from KSRTC, TNSTC and SETC also operates their services. There is also private transport which operate in the city.

Location