Near by Temples

Temple and it's Importance

A temple (from the Latin word templum) is a structure reserved for religious or spiritual rituals and activities such as prayer and sacrifice.

The form and function of temples are thus very variable, though they are often considered by believers to be in some sense the "house" of one or more deities.

The degree to which the whole population of believers can access the building varies significantly; often parts or even the whole main building can only be accessed by the clergy.

Hindu temples are known by many different names, varying on region and language, including Alayam, Mandir, Mandira, Ambalam, Gudi, Kavu, Koil, Kovil, Déul, Raul, Devasthana, Degul, Deva Mandiraya and Devalaya.

Temples Around Tirupati

Srinivasa Mangapuram, a small village, is 12 km to the west of Tirupati. Legends say that Lord Venkateswara after his marriage with Padmavathi Devi stayed here for some time before proceeding to Tirumala. The shrine was renovated by Tallapaka Chinna Tiruvengatanatha in the 16th century.

Appalayagunta

The temple of Lord Prasanna Venkateswaraswami is located at Appalayagunta, 15 kms. from Tirupati. Festivals like Brahmotsavam and Teppotsavam are being celebrated on a grand scale. The idols of Goddess Padmavathi and Sri Andal are also seen in this ancient temple.

The temple constructed by the Rajas of Karvetinagar consists of a shrine for Anjaneya. The imposing mammoth image of the wind god is worshipped by devotees for relief from 'chronic diseases'.

Narayanavanam

Narayanavanam is a small town about 22 kms. southeast of Tirupati. A shrine dedicated to Kalyana Venkateswara is located here. Puranas and legends proclaim that Lord Venkateswara married Padmavathi Devi, the daughter of Akasa Raja, at this hallowed place and that to commemorate this great event, Akasa Raja built the temple.

Nagalapuram

The sacred temple dedicated to Lord Veda Narayanaswamy is situated here. Nagalapuram is about 65 kms. southeast of Tirupati. The sanctum sanctorum houses an image of the Matsyavatara form of Vishnu accompanied by Sri Devi and Bhu Devi on either side. Sun worship is an important aspect of this temple.

Every year in March the rays of the Sun pass through the Gopuram entrance for three days and fall on the idol in the sanctum and this is considered as an act of adoration by the Sun.

Karvetinagaram

This temple, situated near Puttur at a distance of 58 kms. from Tirupati, is dedicated to Lord Venugopalaswami with Rukmini and Satyabhama. This was maintained by the Narayanavanam rulers in the olden days. It also houses a shrine with monolithic idols of Sita, Rama, Lakshmana and Anjaneya.

List of Temples near Tirupati

Veeranjaneya Temple Ardhagiri

Veeranjaneya, Ardhagiri

Importance of Ardhagiri Ardhagiri Sri Veeranjaneya Swamy temple is situated at Aragonda village, Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. This place is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, The presiding deity of this ...

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Vakula Matha Temple

Vakula Matha Temple, Peruru

Vakula Matha Temple - Location Vakula Devi, in the life of Lord Venkateswara, best exemplifies the mother-son relationship and as a symbol of motherly love, a Temple in her name ...

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Sri Veda Narayana Swamy, Nagalapuram

Sri Veda Narayana Swamy, Nagalapuram

Location About 75 kilometers away from Tirupati on the way to Chennai, Veda Narayana Swami Temple in Nagalapuram is that hallowed ground that celebrates the omnipresent Vishnu in anthropomorphic form ...

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Padmavathi Ammavari Temple - Tiruchanur - Shanti Nilayam

Sri Padmavathi Devi, Tiruchanur

Importance of visiting the Goddess at Thiruchanuru – Sri Padmavati Devi There is a strong belief among the pilgrims that they should pave visit to Padmavathi and seek Her divine ...

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