Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple
శ్రీ పద్మావతి అమ్మవారి ఆలయం
A temple dedicated to Padmavathi, consort of Venkateswara. Devotees traditionally visit it before and after praying at Tirumala.
The temple is in Tiruchanur, about 5 km southeast of Tirupati city center. It is dedicated to Padmavathi, an incarnation of Lakshmi, goddess of wealth. Devotees believe that worshipping the goddess first, before climbing the hill to pray to Venkateswara, ensures that their wishes are fulfilled. Flower stalls outside the gate sell lotus offerings, and the golden flagstaff and lotus pond inside the temple are worth seeing. General darshan is free. The queue usually takes 1 to 2 hours, and a paid fast-track queue is available. Shoes must be removed, and it is advisable to leave your phone in storage. During the Karthika Brahmotsavam festival in November and December, the crowds are massive.
Opening hours
About 05:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple
- Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple
- ISKCON Tirupati (Sri Sri Radha Govinda Mandir)
- Kapila Theertham
- Alipiri Footpath (Alipiri Mettu)
- Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park
- Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Temple, Srinivasa Mangapuram
- Tirumala Venkateswara Temple