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ToggleGoddess Padmavathi Devi - Tiruchanur
The ancient pilgrim town of Tiruchanur is the sacred abode of Goddess Padmavathi Devi, the divine consort of Lord Venkateswara. The Goddess is the personification of Sri. She is the supreme ruler of the universe and is the bestower of prosperity.
Tradition has it that every devotee must first offer obeisance to Goddess Padmavathi Devi at Tiruchanur before Tirumala. Sri Vishnu Puranam says that the Lord of the Universe goes through incarnations to safeguard the people of the world.
In Ramavatara, Mahalakshmi became Sita and in Krishnavatara she became Rukmini. Thus Sri Mahalakshmi assisted Lord Vishnu in his manifestations. She is regarded as Nityanapayini, i.e. an inseparable companion to the Lord. Goddess Padmavathi devi at Tiruchanur is glorified as the queen of the universe and has emerged on a thousand–petalled Golden Lotus from the temple Pushkarini called ‘Padmasarovar’.
Among all rituals / utsavams / festivals performed in Tiruchanur, the annual Karthika Brahmotsavam is very unique and dear to Her. During Brahmotsavams, the Goddess adorns several vahana sevas blessing the devotees. It is a feast for the eyes of devotees. Devotees receive the blessings of the Goddess as they worship Her during Brahmotsavam at Tiruchanur.
Daily Arjita sevas at Tiruchanur
Daily Arjita sevas at Tiruchanur are –
- Suprabhatam
- Sahasranamarchana
- Kalyanotsavam
- Unjal seva (Dolotsavam)
- Kumkumarchana
- Special Break darshan
- Ekantha seva
- Vedaarseervachanam.
In addition to this, Saasvatha (permanent) Nithyaarchana for the gruhastas for the permanently endowed person or donors. In addition to the arjita sevas there are important Salakatla (Annual) festivals in Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanur.
- Navarathri utsavam (Dasara Festival)
- Karthika Brahmotsavam (Annual Festival)
- Float Festival
- Vasanthotsavam (Spring Festival)
- Rathasapthami
- Pavithrotsavam
- Sahasra Kumkumarchana during Varalakshmi Vratham day
- Pushpayagam etc.
The TTD has made it easy for the pilgrims to book sevas online as per their wish and availability. The timings of the sevas may change at times according to the local and temple conditions. For arjita sevas log on to the TTD website
Weekly Arjita sevas at Tiruchanur
The weekly sevas are
- Ashtadala Padapadmaradhana
- Thiruppavada seva
- Abhishekam (Friday)
- Abhishekanantara darshan
- Sri Lakshmi Puja on Uttharashada Nakshatram of ammavaru
- Sahasradeepalankara seva
- Pushpanjali seva
- Varalakshmi vratham etc.
KALYANOTSAVAM
There are many interesting stories from many Puranas among the pilgrim circles about the wedding of divine couple Goddess Padmavathi and Sri Venkateswara. As per the legend, Lord Venkateswara happened to meet Goddess Padmavathi Devi first in Narayana Vanam. Hence this area became popular as “Narayana Varam” since the Goddess expressed Her love to the Lord.
The two got engaged in Kayampeta and reached Yogimallavaram to offer prayers to Lord Shiva who is worshipped here as Parasareshwara Swamy. Overwhelmed with joy after being engaged to Goddess, he is popularly known as “Prasanna Venkateswara Swami” after reaching Appalayagunta.
Later both the Goddess and Lord reach Srinivasa Mangapuram via Tondavada Agastheswara temple in Chandragiri and get married. Hence Srinivasa Mangapuram has become next to Tirumala in popularity with the presiding deity “Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swami” being considered most auspicious for the newlywed couples.
After residing in the Sage Ashram here for six months, both Lord and Goddess leave for Tirumala through the footpath route located in the lush green forests of the Seshachala ranges. Hence this footpath has become popular as “Srivari Mettu” since it is trekked by none other than the divine couple themselves.
