Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple

Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple - Srinivasa Mangapuram

June 08, 2024

Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple is located at Srinivasa mangapuram near Tirupati City in the State of Andhrapradesh.

Here Lord Venkateswara is called as Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy. The idol is 9 ½ feet tall. He is standing with four hands with two left hands one in varada mudra and one holding chakra and the right two hands one in kati mudra and the other holding Shanka.

Goddess Sridevi and Bhudevi are the consorts of Lord Venkateswara.

This temple is situated on the banks of River Kalyani, a tributary of river Swarnamukhi.

According to Vaikhanasa Sasthram Lord Venkateswara's idol is Sthanaka Yoga Viraha Murthy. Sthanaka means standing, yoga means the idol is mainly for rishis who wish to attain Mukti, and viraha means without Sanka and chakra.

Lord Srinivasa stayed here six months after marriage before going to Tirumala.

The location where the Lord stayed with his bride became a holy shrine and acquired the name, Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple. The temple is facing an East direction with the Dravidian Style of Architecture. Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple consists of a 5-tier Raja Gopuram.

The Temple is in a big courtyard surrounded by a prakara wall and faces the East. The only entrance into the prakara in the East is surmounted by a Gopuram. As per the inscriptions on the temple, it is said that the grandson of Sri Annamacharya, Sri Tallapaka Chinna Tirumala Acharya had renovated this temple during the 16th century. It was maintained by the Tallapaka Family over a long period. Later it came under the administration of the Archaeological Department, Government of India. Finally, in 1967, it came under the control of TTD.

The temple has an Ardha Mandapa and Maha Mandapa, constructed square in plan with pillars and pilasters. These contain Toranas of Gaja(Elephant), Simha(Lion), and Makara(Crocodile) with squarish bases, hexagonal and circular parts above along with Pushpapothikas, Lotus Buds, and Friezes.

After celebrating his marriage with Goddess Padmavathi, Lord Venkateswara did not return to Tirumala Hills, but instead, he visited the Sage Agastya Ashram to seek blessings. Over the wish of Sage Agastya, Lord Venkateswara along with his consort stayed at his Ashram which has now become the famous temple. The divine couple stayed here for six months. While returning to the Tirumala Temple, Lord Venkateswara blessed the place with two boons.

1. The newlyweds and elderly who are not able to visit Tirumala can get the same benefits by visiting Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple.

2. A devotee who takes part in the Kalyanotsavam and ties a ‘Kappu’ on their hand, can find their best, most beloved life partner or find new happiness from their existing relationship.

Temple was constructed during the 14^th – 16^th centuries.

Temple Timings :

5.00 am to 8.00 pm

Pooja Schedule :

5.00 am to 5.30 am – Suprabatham

5.30 am to 6.00 am – Viswaroopa Darshan

6.00 am to 6.45 am – Thomala Seva

6.45 am to 7.00 am – Koluvu, Panchanga Sravanam

7.00 am to 7.30 am – Sahasranama Archana

7.30 am to 8.30 am – Sattumorra, 1^st bell

8.30 am to 10.00 am – Sarva Darshan

10.00 am to 11.00 am – 2^nd bell, Bali