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Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple
కల్యాణ వేంకటేశ్వర స్వామి ఆలయం
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictTirupati district
DeityLord Venkateswara
Location
LocationNarayanavanam
StateAndhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
Architecture
Completed1541 AD

Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Narayanavanam, a town in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh state, India.[1][2] The Temple is dedicated to Kalyana Venkatesvara, a form of Vishnu.[2] The temple is situated at 2 km east of Puttur and 45 km south of Tirupati.[1] It is believed that Venkatesvara married his consort Padmavati at this place and then moved to Tirumala.[2]

Legend[edit]

As per legend, Narayanavanam is the capital of King Akasaraja, who is ruling this region.[citation needed] Akasaraja performed the marriage of his daughter Padmavati, the presiding deity of Padmavathi Temple, Tiruchanur to Venkateswara, the presiding deity of Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala, at this place.[2]

History[edit]

The temple was established in the year 1541 AD.[1] It was extended in later times.

Administration[edit]

The temple at present is being administered by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.[citation needed]

Poojas and Festivals[edit]

Daily rituals are held as per Vaikanasa Agama.[citation needed]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Southern India: A Guide to Monuments Sites & Museums. Roli Books Private Limited. 2013. ISBN 9788174369031.
  2. ^ a b c d Tourist Guide to Andhra Pradesh. Sura Books. ISBN 9788174781765.

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