Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Appalayagunta
The Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy temple is located at a distance of about 16km, from Tirupati. This temple has its uniqueness with the presence of the presiding deity of Lord Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy in ‘Abhaya Hasta Posture’, which is considered the ultimate blessing posture. The Lord’s blissful posture is pleasant and rewarding for a devotee who wants to divulge deep into the Swami’s realms.
Significance of Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple
This is the place where Lord Venkateswara Swamy graced the conglomeration of Sri Siddeshwara and other sages on the occasion of his marriage. As the temple was the place for the Lord’s union with his consort Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru, here he is considered the most pleasant and granting. The pilgrims believe that a glimpse of this Lord will fulfil their wish since the Lord is in Abhaya Hasta posture. Another important feature of this ancient temple is the presence of Lord Vayu –the wind God who liberates devotees suffering from chronic diseases.
The temple was constructed by the King of Karvetinagaram, Sri Venkata Perumalaraju Brahmadeva Maharaj in the year 1232AD and consists shrine of Lord Anjaneya Swamy located opposite the temple. The temple also contains idols of Goddess Padmavathi and Smt Andal Devi within the temple.
Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple Timings
| Daily Sevas | |
| Name of the Seva | Timings |
| 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 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 |
| Weekly Sevas: | |
| Abhishekam(Friday) | 7:00 AM TO 8:00 AM 8:00 AM TO 8:30 AM |
| Unjala Seva(Saturday) | 5:30 AM TO 6:30 AM |
| Monthly Sevas: | |
| Sravana Nakshatram (EveryMonth)Kalyanotsavam | 11:00 AM to 12.30 PM |
How to reach Appalayagunta from Tirupati Central Bus Station?
- Distance from Tirupati Central Bus Station: 15 km
- A.P.S.R.T.C direct Bus is available To Appalayagunta but with less frequency.
- Other means of transportation are many Share Autos and private Jeeps run from Sri Padmavathi Amma Varu Temple Tiruchanoor To Appalayagunta. And from Tiruchanoor Temple it is hardly 10-12 Km.
- Private Buses are also available from the R.T.C Bus station.
- Bus Route -> Tirupati Central Bus Station -> Tiruchanoor Bypass -> Padi Peta -> Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple Appalayagunta
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