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Kalyana Venkateswara Temple, Narayanavanam

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Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple
కల్యాణ వేంకటేశ్వర స్వామి ఆలయం
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictTirupati district
DeityLordVenkateswara
Location
LocationNarayanavanam
StateAndhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
Architecture
Completed1541 AD

Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Templeis aHindu templesituated atNarayanavanam,a town inTirupati districtofAndhra Pradeshstate,India.[1][2]The Temple is dedicated to KalyanaVenkatesvara,a form ofVishnu.[2]The temple is situated at 2 km east ofPutturand 45 km south ofTirupati.[1]It is believed that Venkatesvara married his consortPadmavatiat this place and then moved toTirumala.[2]

Legend

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As per legend,Narayanavanamis the capital of King Akasaraja, who is ruling this region.[citation needed]Akasaraja performed the marriage of his daughterPadmavati,the presiding deity ofPadmavathi Temple, TiruchanurtoVenkateswara,the presiding deity ofVenkateswara Temple, Tirumala,at this place.[2]

History

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The temple was established in the year 1541 AD.[1]It was extended in later times.

Administration

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The temple at present is being administered byTirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.[citation needed]

Poojas and Festivals

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Daily rituals are held as per Vaikanasa Agama.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^abcSouthern India: A Guide to Monuments Sites & Museums.Roli Books Private Limited. 2013.ISBN9788174369031.
  2. ^abcdTourist Guide to Andhra Pradesh.Sura Books.ISBN9788174781765.