Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple is located in Appalayagunta Village, which is nearly 14 km from the temple town Tirupati. This Malayappa temple was constructed by Karvetinagaram Rajas. Here Lord Srinivasa is in ‘Abhaya Hasta Posture’ which is believed as the ultimate blessing posture. The posture looks very pleasant and rewarding for the devotees. The temple can be reached easily by R.T.C. buses and private travel. Bus frequency is low.
This is the place where Sri Venkateswara Swamy met Sri Siddeshwara and other sages on his marriage occasion. This is the place for the Lord’s union with his consort Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru.
Vayu Bhagavan is also located in the temple, He is also a main deity.
The temple has great powers to discharge dosha concerned with physical, psychological and professional misfortunes.
Goddess Padmavathi, Goddess Andal Devi and Lord Anjaneya Swamy idols are installed in this temple. Vayu Bhagavan is worshiped here for the relief of chronic diseases. Since 1988 the temple is under TTD maintained.
Appalayagunta Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Timings: 5:45 AM to 8:00 PM
Temple Distance: 14 km from Tirupati RTC Bus stand
Appalayagunta Temple History:
According to Hindu Puranas, Sri Venkateswara Swamy married Goddess Padmavati Ammavaru at Narayanavanam and later went up to Tirumala Hill. On the way to Tirumala, Kailasanatha visited the Shiva temple in Kona and blessed the saints there. They continued to Vemula Hill. At Vemula Konda, Sri Venkateswara Swamy made a promise to Siddheshwara Muni to stay there and bless the devotees.
Siddheswara Muni placed the Lord’s idol beneath the hill, built a temple, and named the Lord “Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy.” In this temple, the Lord is in the abhaya hasta pose, which means the Lord is here to protect the devotees. You won’t see the Lord sitting or with abhaya hasta posing with Sri Devi anywhere else. This hidden message tells the devotees that Sri Venkateswara saves those who surrender to him. The temple was constructed in 1232 AD by the King of Karvetinagaram, Sri Venkata Perumalaraju Brahmadeva Maharaj.
Appalayagunta Temple Festivals:
- Friday Abhishekam is one of the most important occasions at the Temple.
- Annual Bramhostavam is celebrated in the month of Jyesta (May/June) for 10 days.
- Ugadi, Rathasaptami, Depavali, AnivaraAsthanam and Vaikunta Ekadasi, are also celebrated.
Appalayagunta Temple Daily Sevas:
- Suprabatham – 5:45 AM to 6:15 AM
- Thomalaseva – 6:45 AM to 7:30 AM
- Archana – 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
- Sarvadarshanam – 6:15 AM to 6:45 AM, 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Night Bell – 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
- Break (Sudhi) – 7:30 PM to 7:45 PM
- Ekantha Seva – 7:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Appalayagunta Temple Weekly Sevas:
Abhishekam on Friday at 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Unjala Seva on Saturday from 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM
Appalayagunta Temple Monthly Sevas:
Every Month Sravana Nakshatram Kalyanotsavam Between 11:00 AM to 12.30 PM
Online Tickets Bookings:
Advance booking is available for Seva. Tickets can be bought either a day before or on the same day as the Seva. The Kalyanotsavam Seva is meant for couples only. Children below 12 years can participate with their parents on the same ticket.
Appalayagunta Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Dress Code:
- Male devotees should wear a dhoti or pajama with an upper cloth or formal pants and shirts.
- Female devotees should wear a saree or a churidar with an upper cloth.
- Children could wear any fully covered dress.
How to reach the Temple:
By Air:
Tirupati Airport just 21.5 km and Chennai International Airport is 128 km.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is Pudi Railway Station is 5.3 km (all trains will not stop here). Renigunta Railway Junction is 17.3 km, Tirupati Railway Station is 18 km, Puttur Railway Station is 18.1 and Tiruttani Railway Junction is 48 km from the temple.
By Bus:
Tirupati is well connected will all majour cities and towns. From Nagar Tirupati Bus Stand the temple is 16 km.
From here one reach by bus or taxi srvices.
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Appalayagunta Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Address:
Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple,
Appalayagunta Village,
Vadamalapeta Mandal,
Chittoor,
Andhra Pradesh.
